End of era: Golden Gate Fields closes after 83 years
Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley has ended its 83-year run, leaving behind a rich history and a flood of memories, as well as some controversy. The horse track is also holding an auction to sell its equipment.
San Francisco supervisors to vote on panda plan
San Francisco's plan to bring two giant pandas from China to the San Francisco Zoo will be voted on Tuesday at the board of supervisors meeting.
'I thought I would die': San Francisco man survives vicious pit bull attack in Potrero Hill
Cameras capture Pablo Rocha knocked to the ground and attacked by two pit bulls on May 25, 2024. The victim, who is 6'6", escaped by scaling a tall fence. The dogs belong to occupants of a nearby RV. Police arrested two suspects in this case.
New luxury airline for dogs faces lawsuit shortly after its first flight
A brand-new luxury airline designed for dogs was recently sued mere days after its inaugural flight.
Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo
As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.
Last weekend for Golden Gate Fields amid 2 horse deaths
Golden Gate Fields is hosting its final horse races this weekend, and while animal rights advocates are pleased, they are upset about another horse death reported on Friday.
CHP rescues giant rabbit along Santa Cruz County highway
A CHP officer helped rescue an injured 26 pound rabbit found along Highway 17.
Tahoe bear shooting: Witnesses contradict homeowner's account of bear cub death
Witnesses are providing conflicting stories about how and why a baby bear was shot and killed on Memorial Day in South Lake Tahoe, according to SFGate.
Confused dog takes top prize in 2024 Comedy Pet Photography Awards
See the hilarious pet pics that topped this year's Comedy Pet Photography Awards winners list.
VIDEO: Giraffe tosses toddler at Texas wildlife park
A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.
Here's how quickly your car interior heats up to dangerous, deadly levels
Hot cars can act like death traps for young children and pets, and experts say it only takes minutes for the inside of a vehicle to reach deadly levels.
Beagle breeder in Virginia fined $35M after 4,000 dogs rescued
A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.
Where are mail carriers bit the most by dogs? USPS shares top cities, states
When it comes to dog bites on postal workers, some U.S. cities and states rank higher than others. Here’s what the USPS wants dog owners to know.
Giant pandas returning to DC’s National Zoo
Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China.
Stanley Pup brings rescue dogs to the rink in friendly face-off
In honor of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the NHL is hosting the Stanley Pup – a friendly face-off featuring adoptable (and adorable) rescue dogs.
Man dies in apparent attempt to save dog in Vallejo fire
A man died in Vallejo over the weekend, after he apparently tried to retrieve his dog from a burning mobile home, according to fire officials.
BARK Air completes its first cross-country dog flight with tickets costing $6,000 for pet and owner
BARK, the company that makes BarkBoxes, completed its first-ever BARK Air "white paw experience" flight from Westchester County Airport outside of New York City to Los Angeles’ Van Nuys airport.
‘Dumped pet lions’ rescued, start new life in Africa
Six young lions were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Kuwait.
Ultra-rare fish, almost never seen by humans, washes up on Oregon coast for first time
A unique deep-sea angler fish washed up on an Oregon beach for the first time in recorded history, according to a local aquarium.
3 adorable baby bison born at Oakland Zoo
Three baby bison were born at the Oakland Zoo this week.