Oakland man to serve as a judge in famous Westminster dog show
The annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show is a favorite for many dog lovers and come February when the competition is held, a man from Oakland will be on hand as one of the judges.The annual show will be held in New York and Oakland's Ryan Horvath has been selected to judge breeds in the hound group.
South Bay animal shelter to reopen after fire halts adoptions
One of the major animal shelters in the South Bay is working to reopen after a fire forced staff and animals to evacuate.
Battery catches fire while charging at San Francisco apartment, 2 dogs rescued
The San Francisco Fire Department rescued two dogs from an apartment fire that occurred Saturday afternoon, believed to have been started from a charging battery.
German Shepherd puppies born aboard SF whale-watching tour boat
Seven German Shepherd puppies were brought into this world aboard the San Francisco Whale Tours Boat, with the assistance of officers from the San Francisco Police Department's Marine Unit.
Two dozen chihuahuas pups abandoned at North Bay roadside
More than two dozen chihuahuas, abandoned on the roadside in Calistoga, are now searching for their fur-ever homes. The 25 young chihuahuas were all discovered in the cold Thursday night, before being picked up by animal control officers and brought to the Napa County Animal Shelter.
Here's a look at the top pet names of 2024
Rover had the top pet names for male and females pets, as well as other unique subcategories such as “It Girl" names, food names, and more.
Blue Ridge Beef recalls puppy food that may be tainted with salmonella
The recalled Puppy Mix was sold in seven states.
Pet adoption pop-up launched, plans to address problems at animal shelter
One day after a scathing audit highlighted inhumane conditions at San Jose's city-run animal shelter, city officials are talking about their plans to address the problems. They say this is the time for accountability and for innovation.
Scathing audit reveals 'inhumane' conditions at San Jose animal shelter
The city issued a scathing report about San Jose's animal shelter, saying the conditions there are “inhumane."
Cats vs. dogs: How pet ownership shaped the 2024 presidential election
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
Foster City considers shoo-ing away geese with noisemakers and fireworks
Canada Geese have taken up permanent residence in Foster City, befouling the water supply and local parks with their droppings, and the City Council will consider a nonlethal management plan for the geese Monday.
San Francisco airport dog featured in 2025 TSA Canine Calendar
The TSA has over 1,000 explosives detection canines working at airports across the U.S. Meet the San Francisco dog who made the 2025 calendar.
2025 TSA Canine Calendar: Meet the dogs
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, if you’re a dog lover.
Woman serves Thanksgiving feast to neighborhood animals
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
Police seek suspect after dog is thrown from car window, euthanized after broken spine
Police in Commerce City, Colorado, are searching for the individual who threw a dog from a car window on November 23, causing a broken spine.
Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
Virginia father dies in New York plane crash while transporting rescue dogs
A Virginia father known for his dedication to rescuing animals and flying died Sunday in a plane crash in New York.
New Zealanders work together to save stranded whales
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
What happens when hungry cow won't leave? Hilarious encounter captured on video
A comical video captured in Virginia shows a cow leaning into a car window and licking a laughing woman as she fed it.
Canadian zoo blames human error for gorilla’s tragic death: 'She will be deeply missed by all'
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo in Canada attributed the tragic death of a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, Eyare, to human error.