A puppy named Bear swims across Hudson River from NY to NJ
Talk about an adventure for one pet! A dog escaped from his owner while out for a walk in Manhattan and swam across the Hudson River to New Jersey, where he was rescued a few days later.
Husband reports wife missing after shark encounter while snorkeling in Hawaii
A man called 911 and said he saw a shark while he and his wife were snorkeling about 75 yards from shore in South Maui.
Initial Thanksgiving western monarch butterfly count shows promise with highest total in 20 years
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
Officials grant Los Angeles girl’s request to keep unicorn
Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Los Angeles County have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.
Made in Arizona: Mesa-based company makes healthy treats for birds
People like to keep birds as pets, but often, they don't realize what birds need to stay healthy. One Arizona woman started doing her own research making her own food for birds, and eventually she turned it into a business. In tonight's Made in Arizona, we're checking out Christine's Chop Shop.
Recent dog flu outbreaks force shelters to pause adoptions
Dog flu cases are on the rise in several U.S. states.
Man sentenced for holding family at gunpoint to steal 5 French bulldog puppies
Christopher Lamont Stimpson posed as a customer in order to gain access to the puppies, which were worth more than $23,000.
Mountain lion drags dog from Sonoma County home: Video
A mountain lion was euthanized last weekend after terrorizing a Sonoma County home. The lion dragged the dog outside, then returned a day later and killed two goats, the homeowner said.
Dog accidentally sent through airport x-ray machine, TSA says
"When traveling with any animal, notify your airline & know their rules," the TSA warns.
Rabies: What is it, how it’s transmitted, and do you need a vaccine
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Clearwater PD: Florida man had sex with dog in front of people; damaged church property, mailbox
An Orlando man was in Clearwater where he had sex with a goldendoodle in front of adults and a child, damaged a nativity display at a nearby church, and tried to steal a vehicle, police said.
'He was crying and pleading:' Woman says her dog was electrocuted at Holiday Magic at The Fair
A Washington woman says her newly adopted rescue dog was electrocuted to death at Holiday Magic at the Fair on Friday.
Coyote attacks toddler outside Woodland Hills home
A toddler was bitten by a coyote in Woodland Hills. Experts say the attack could be related to people feeding coyotes in the area.
Mom fights off raccoon attacking young daughter waiting for school bus
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Watch: Heroic mom saves young daughter from rabid raccoon attack
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Population increase for endangered red squirrels in Arizona
The latest survey shows another increase in the population of the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel in the Pinaleno Mountains of southeastern Arizona, according to authorities.
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control in east valley reopens after distemper outbreak
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control has reopened its East Valley shelter and now the agency hopes it can empty it out. Now through Dec. 11, Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring all adoption fees at all Maricopa County Animal Care and Control shelters.
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control reopens East Valley shelter following distemper outbreak
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control has reopened its East Valley shelter and now the agency hopes it can empty it out. Now through Dec. 11, Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring all adoption fees at all Maricopa County Animal Care and Control shelters. The east valley shelter closed at the end of October after experiencing a distemper outbreak.
Cows on the loose! Cattle trailer crashes on Loop 101 in Glendale
The vehicle had crashed into the median near the Glendale Avenue exit, and during the commotion, the gate to the trailer popped open and freed the cows.