Vallejo family pleads for return of missing dog later adopted

The 3-month-old pit-husky mix named Luna belonged to Michael and Kathryn Elledge and their two children. They were devasted to learn their puppy was adopted by someone else. 

3 mountain lions killed after feeding on human remains

Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.

Pit bull shot in Menlo Park, owner says attack was unprovoked

The owner of a pit bull, who was shot and injured last weekend in Menlo Park, says the attack was unprovoked and that the shooter is a danger to the community.

Horse dies during training at Santa Anita, just days before opening day

Santa Anita's opening weekend reportedly was marred by the death of another racehorse -- though the latest fatality happened on Thursday, two days before Saturday's rescheduled opening day.

Adorable video shows polar bear struggling to open Christmas presents

Snow Lilly the polar bear from the Milwuakee County Zoo, was much too eager to see what Santa brought her for Christmas, but had a tough time opening her presents. 

Bus driver helps reunite missing dogs with family

A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver helped reunite a pair of lost dogs with their family just in time for the holidays after they were found wandering the streets on December 18.

Thirsty koala bottle-fed by firefighter as Australian bushfires rage

A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.

6 more horses found shot to death in Kentucky, bringing total to 21

Officials said the six horses appear to have been killed during the same shooting that killed at least 15 other horses in eastern Kentucky.

Authorities find at least 15 horses fatally shot in Kentucky

HORRIBLE: At least 15 horses were found on a site along U.S. 23 near the Floyd-Pike County line, reports say. A $500 reward is being offered for information on the shootings.

Bay Area Guide Dogs star in new Disney+ docuseries

Guide Dogs for the Blind is a San Rafael nonprofit organization that breeds, trains, and partners guide dogs with people who need them.

Border Patrol K-9 shot and killed in El Paso, Texas

"Bulder is the first K-9 to be killed in the line of duty. Bulder died a hero and he and his partner saved other agents on scene from injury and possibly death."