Young spider monkey rescued from home in Vallejo

The 18-month-old animal, now named Violeta, was examined by the Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital, where she was found to be in decent health.

Firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in sewer in San Mateo

On the heels of Mother's Day, some ducklings trapped in a sewer were rescued by Peninsula fire officials this weekend, bringing peace to the mother duck.

Video: Pet raccoon caught on camera sitting in driver’s seat with glass meth pipe during traffic stop

A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop. 

Chihuahua beaten to death caught on camera leaves Peoria family in shock

A Peoria family is mourning their Chihuahua while police investigate dash cam footage that shows a neighbor beating the dog to death with a shovel.

Oregon woman searching for her lost dog in Marin County

Signs about a lost dog were posted around a San Rafael neighborhood, asking residents to help reunite the pet with its family in Oregon.

Watch: Coyote gets 'booped' by its potential rodent dinner

The video captured along Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state shows the small rodent sneak up behind the coyote and “tag" its tail.

Fremont residents notified after dead bat tests positive for rabies

The Fremont Police Department is putting residents on alert after a dead bat tested positive for rabies near a home in the Niles neighborhood.

Georgia doctor sentenced in largest-ever rare bird trafficking case

A Georgia orthopedic surgeon and a farm worker have been sentenced in what federal authorities are calling one of the largest bird trafficking cases in U.S. history.

Watch: Golden retrievers appear under seats during best flight ever

A couple recently found two golden retrievers resting under their seats on a flight from Fort Myers, Florida to Detroit, Michigan.

Dogs prohibited from some Presidio trails during coyote pupping season

The Presidio Trust has closed two popular trails for dog walkers due to coyotes in the area that may act aggressively as they protect their dens during pupping season.

Horse collapses, dies on downtown Atlanta sidewalk

Police are investigating the death of a horse that was found on a sidewalk in downtown Atlanta.

Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack

A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.