Feral cat and bear form unusual friendship

A black feral cat and black bear have formed an unusual friendship at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary.

Dog dies after grooming appointment at Campbell PetSmart

Six-year-old Terri Lynn was an affectionate pet that lived a dog's life literally. The seven-pound Chihuahua never saw a lap she didn't like.

Girl who lost family in fire gets new hand, foot

A little girl from New York captured the hearts of millions after her story went viral on social media during the winter holidays. 

NOAA reminding people not to touch or pick up seal pups

SEATTLE (AP) — As harbor seals are being born in the Pacific Northwest, marine mammal advocates up and down the West Coast are urging people not to touch or pick up pups that come up on beaches and shorelines to rest.

Adoptable pit bull mistakenly euthanized in Martinez

MARTINEZ, Calif. (KTVU) - Contra Costa Animal Services is launching an investigation into the circumstances that led to an adoptable dog being mistakenly euthanized.

Five Beagles get their taste of freedom thanks to the 'Beagle Freedom Project'

Imagine spending your entire life in a cage, and finally being allowed to put your foot on the grass. That’s exactly what happened to a handful of floppy eared beagles in Sherman Oaks, where the 'Beagle Freedom Project' 'released the animals to be united with their adoptive families.

Chemo patient brings laughs, positivity with a series of photos

A mother of two with stage IV colon cancer is taking a theatrical and unorthodox approach in her fight against the disease.

Red Cross pool safety poster called racist

A poster about pool safety that was up outside a Colorado swimming pool is being called by racist.

Concerned dad takes out 'wife wanted' ads for his unmarried son

A  Salt Lake City businessman said he was shocked to see a full-page advertisement in an Idaho newspaper inviting women to interview to be his wife.

Dad gets tattoo matching son's cancer surgery scar

A 28-year-old father from Kansas is forever 'inked' to his son with a symbol of solidarity and support for his child who was diagnosed with brain cancer last year.

Egrets are falling from their nests on Google's campus

At the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley, workers say they’ve seen an increase in the number of young egrets  -- 39 in the last two months – that have been brought in for care after falling out of their nests.

'Adorable' octopus back on display at Monterey Bay Aquarium

A species of a Flapjack octopus that gained attention for its adorable look is back on display at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. 

Homeless mom names baby after officer who helped them

A Vallejo police officer who recently helped a pregnant woman during a difficult time, was stunned to find out how the new mother decided to repay his kindness.

VIDEO: Ostrich makes a run for it

He was told, "get you head out of the sand!" so he did, and he started running down the highway.