Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard

A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.

California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'

The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.

Benicia woman reunited with dog Zoey after 12 years

Over a decade ago, Zoey was reported missing in Lafayette. Last week she was found near Stockton, and reunited with her owner.

One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island

The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.

Fierce winds from Storm Eunice force tiny dog's ears, fur to flap

Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.

Boa constrictor on the loose at East Bay regional park

A python that was discovered at an East Bay regional park was likely dumped in the area, park officials said. The full-grown reptile slithered away after being spotted last Sunday and has not been seen since.

Emotional support dog stolen in Oakland from disabled man's car

A 7-year-old Pomeranian-Shetland sheepdog mix named Cocoa was stolen from a car parked in Oakland, a terribly upsetting ordeal for the owner, who is a disabled man in a wheelchair.

San Jose family, pets and bearded dragon escape fire

An entire family and their pets - including a bearded dragon – escaped to safety after a San Jose fire early Thursday morning, firefighters said.

Suspect arrested after 'Rosie' stolen in brazen San Francisco dog theft

"Rosie," a 9-month-old French bulldog was out for a walk with her owner in San Francisco, when a suspect approached and "violently" robbed the dog from the owner, police said. That person has now been arrested.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

Puppies rescued from Puerto Rico spread love to dolphins in Clearwater

Nine, eight-week-old puppies decked out in designer duds spent the day before Valentine’s making new friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia

Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.

Santa Rosa bird rescue owner finds new home for him and his flock

After facing the threat of eviction, it looks like John Floyd, owner of a Santa Rosa bird rescue, has found a new place for him and his flock to call home. 

Fisherman catches 33-pound squid in Hawaii setting internet on fire

Nikko Eterovich said the 33-pound squid was the biggest one he has ever caught. He said the squid's weight broke Hawaii's record.

Wild turkeys on NASA Ames destroy property, act aggressively

A rafter of turkeys is targeted for removal from the NASA Ames campus where they are blamed for causing a number of problems.