US Defense Department official charged in facilitating dog fighting ring
A Department of Defense official and another man have been charged with facilitating a clandestine dog fighting ring that authorities say executed the animals that lost the fights.
Residents seek help for entangled deer spotted in Oakland Hills since last month
Concerned residents in the Oakland Hills have been reaching out to wildlife experts about a deer tangled up in some type of rope and spotted multiple times since at least last month.
Grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park leaves couple, dog dead
Parks Canada officials say a grizzly bear in Alberta was euthanized after displaying "aggressive behavior."
Mill Valley police say mountain lion spotted, urge caution
A mountain lion was spotted early Sunday morning in Mill Valley, police said.
Postal worker rescues beagle after venomous snake bite
The postal worker, identified as Holle Prigmore, creatively used one of the home’s security cameras to alert the family that their dog had been bitten, then proceeded to take the pup to the vet.
New Zealand mudsnails found in Lake Tahoe
New Zealand mudsnails were recently found in Lake Tahoe by divers, prompting a warning call from authorities about the invasive species.
Bears steal Krispy Kreme doughnuts from delivery van in Alaska
Two bears were caught on camera raiding a Krispy Kreme doughnut van on an Alaska military base.
Scientists estimate fish inside SF's Steinhart Aquarium to be 92 years old
Scientists have now determined that a fish inside the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences is a record holder.
Sibling cats left at shelter with heartbreaking note: 'My mom can’t take care of me anymore'
In North Carolina, two sibling cats are in search of a new home after being left at an animal shelter with a touching note.
Oakland Zoo's last female elephant moved to new herd in Tennessee
Donna, the Oakland Zoo's 43-year-old African elephant, has moved to a new home in Tennessee following the death of her long-time elephant companion Lisa earlier this year.
Warriors super fan passes away; Oakland animal shelter looking for loving home for his 2 dogs
A Warriors super fan with a highly-recognizable Oakland home recently passed away. A local shelter has put out a call for his two dogs to be adopted.
California officer escorts horse after rider's DUI arrest
A person on horseback in central California was arrested for riding drunkenly, prompting a police officer to use a patrol car to help guide home the steed.
Mountain lion spotted near Oakland homes
A big cat has been spotted by multiple neighbors in an Oakland community just west of Highway 13 this week.
A Connecticut couple rescues a baby shark caught in a work glove
Deb Dauphinais, a dive instructor, said she thought the shark was dead, but when it twitched she motioned for her husband to come over and help.
Couple livid after sitting next to farting dog on 13-hour flight
A couple from New Zealand is demanding a refund after they sat next to a smelly dog on their 13-hour-long Singapore Airlines flight.
Puppy given Narcan after fentanyl exposure in Irvine
This apparently was not the first time the dog had overdosed, according to a police spokesperson. The dog's owners could face charges of felony animal cruelty.
Watch: Otter steals $125K worth of fish from hotel ponds
An opportunistic otter has helped itself to a whopping $124,652 worth of koi carp from ponds at a luxury hotel and spa.
California sea lion found with knife in face
A sea lion in Southern California is recovering after a knife had been plunged deep into its face, according to wildlife authorities.
Dog food recalled after sample tests positive for salmonella
Over 600 cases of the dog food were 'distributed to various distributors and retailers' in US
Rare spotless baby giraffe finally has a name: Meet Kipekee
Of the over 40,000 votes received, the name Kipekee won by over 6,000 votes.