Vacaville K-9 put down after cancer diagnosis
A retired K-9 officer was put down shortly after his cancer diagnosis, the Vacaville Police Department announced.
Pets may have caused house fire in Pacifica home
Pacifica firefighters on Tuesday evening put out a residential blaze apparently caused by a family pet, the North County Fire Authority said.
PHOTOS: trapped coyote rescued in San Francisco
San Francisco Animal Care & Control rescued a coyote that was trapped in a yard and tried to hide behind a wall.
Florida man accused of throwing chihuahua off hotel balcony 'like a football,' deputies say
A Florida man was taken to jail after he threw a dog off a balcony, causing the animal to break several bones, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
2 exotic birds stolen from Concord pet shop
A pet shop owner in Concord is hoping for the safe return of two exotic birds who were stolen over the weekend.
California's largest pet adoption event in Berkeley a success
The 12th Annual Bark Around the Block event in Berkeley helped more than 150 pets find loving homes on Saturday.
Australia aquarium hosts adorable gender-reveal party for penguin chick
Sea Life Melbourne in Australia hosted a playful gender-reveal party for Pesto, a popular king penguin chick.
Man charged after fatal dog mauling in Oakland, victim's brother speaks
A 57-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of another man who was fatally mauled by three dogs in Oakland, police said.
80 animals shot to death in California, 1 man arrested: sheriff
Deputies found about 80 miniature horses, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and other types of birds had been killed.
7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect
A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted.
Lost and found: Texas family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure
The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.
Arizona dog who has been at AAWL for more than 300 days needs a foster home
A two-year-old pup who has been at the Arizona Animal Welfare League for more than 300 days is in need of his forever home, or at the very least, a foster home.
Pets in the White House: From Rebecca the Raccoon to Billy Possum
There have only been three presidents who didn’t have pets at the White House: James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump. Here’s a look at White House pets of the past.
Little girl's pet rabbit stolen in rash of Petaluma thefts
Police in Petaluma are seeking the identities of thieves responsible for a rash of recent thefts in two neighborhoods. In one case, a family's pet rabbit was stolen from its enclosure, officials say.
Watch as orphaned baby walrus in Alaska receives lifesaving care
An orphaned female walrus calf, discovered abandoned and in critical condition in Utqiagvik, Alaska, has been receiving rehabilitative care at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward.
On National Dog Day, here are America's most popular breeds
Rover’s poll of pet parents found the most popular dog breeds in the U.S.
Mountain lion spotted near Vacaville homes
The City of Vacaville is on high alert after a mountain lion was seen prowling near homes downtown, city officials said.
Company offering 'dream job for dog parents' in nationwide search
Woofz, a puppy and dog training app, has launched a nationwide search in the U.S. to hire someone for what it says is "the dream job for dog parents."
1 in 4 Gen Zers say they've given up their pets due to high costs
A recent survey shows most pet owners admit that inflation is making it more expensive to have a furry companion, while others say they have racked up debt for their pet.
3-month-old baby fatally mauled by dogs in attic while parents smoked pot: NY police
Authorities say a man and woman were charged in Rochester, NY, after they left their 3-month-old baby alone in an attic with two dogs and the child was fatally mauled.