Several bills signed into law by Gov. Newsom

California will ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products starting in 2023

Affordable wellness exams for pets offered at San Francisco SPCA clinic

The exam fee of $25 includes a limited wellness check with a veterinarian. Clients can also access reduced-cost vaccines and preventative medications such as flea and tick control.

Man arrested after allegedly cutting off 7 puppies’ ears with scissors, police say

A New York man was arrested Monday and faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly cutting off seven puppies’ ears with a pair of scissors and without anesthesia, police said. 

Rabid bat found in Fremont neighborhood

A bat found in a Fremont neighborhood over the weekend has tested positive for rabies, according to authorities. 

Owning a dog could help you live longer, study suggests

A University of Toronto study published Tuesday found that dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of death over the long term. 

Thieves steal duffel bag from San Jose parking garage with pythons and blue-tailed lizard inside

Thieves who likely thought they were just stealing a duffel bag in downtown San Jose ended up got more than they asked for: Inside the bag, were four pythons and a specialty lizard valued at $5,000. 

6 elephants fall to their death trying to save fallen calf at Thai waterfall

BANGKOK - A herd of wild elephants was swept away by raging waters in a national park in Thailand, drowning six, while rangers helped steer two of the animals out of a deep ravine.