Missing Yorkie in Houston prompts pet recovery scam warning
A Houston woman searching for her missing emotional support dog says scammers are exploiting her distress, sending fake messages demanding money in exchange for the pet’s return—highlighting a growing trend targeting vulnerable pet owners.
A Houston woman searching for her missing emotional support dog says scammers are exploiting her distress, sending fake messages demanding money in exchange for the pet’s return—highlighting a growing trend targeting vulnerable pet owners.
Supplement for newborn puppies sold nationwide recalled; see the impacted products
Popular puppy milk replacer products are being pulled nationwide. Here’s what pet owners need to know.
Popular puppy milk replacer products are being pulled nationwide. Here’s what pet owners need to know.
As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
Trappers capture over 120 feral hogs destroying Katy neighborhoods
Professional trappers are intervening in Katy neighborhoods to relocate a surge of destructive feral hogs that are damaging property and posing safety risks to residents.
Professional trappers are intervening in Katy neighborhoods to relocate a surge of destructive feral hogs that are damaging property and posing safety risks to residents.
Hogs caught after invading Houston-area neighborhoods
Homeowners in Katy and Fulshear are trying to take action against wild hogs that have been taking over their neighborhoods. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to a homeowner and a state-level organization that specializes in hog trapping.
Homeowners in Katy and Fulshear are trying to take action against wild hogs that have been taking over their neighborhoods. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to a homeowner and a state-level organization that specializes in hog trapping.
Texas DPS expands law enforcement fleet with eight new K-9 teams
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its law enforcement capabilities Friday, graduating eight new K-9 teams and two certified trainers to be deployed across the state.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its law enforcement capabilities Friday, graduating eight new K-9 teams and two certified trainers to be deployed across the state.
BARC euthanizes more adoptable dogs and cats than any other shelter in Texas, says nonprofit
Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) says it compiled data from 390 shelters across Texas. When comparing 2024 to 2025, the nonprofit says Texas leads the country for killing healthy, treatable pets.
Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) says it compiled data from 390 shelters across Texas. When comparing 2024 to 2025, the nonprofit says Texas leads the country for killing healthy, treatable pets.
Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
Sugar the surfing dog, beloved wave-riding champion and therapy hero, dies at 16
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Texas launches first all-digital state wildlife action plan in the nation
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.
Watch: Elephant briefly escapes, roams New Mexico zoo before safe return
A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.
A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.
Dog survives being shot 3 times in own backyard
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
Cat trapped in recliner while dodging vet visit rescued by firefighters in Kansas
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
Houston SPCA investigate vicious attack on dog suffering deep cuts
The Houston SPCA is investigating a brutal dog attack after a girl dog was brought in the multiple deep lacerations.
The Houston SPCA is investigating a brutal dog attack after a girl dog was brought in the multiple deep lacerations.
Harris County Veterinary Health expands program with fire departments to help get lost pets back home
Lost pets in unincorporated Harris County may find their way home a little faster now that more local fire departments are being equipped with microchip scanners—part of a growing initiative to reunite families and keep animals out of overcrowded shelters.
Lost pets in unincorporated Harris County may find their way home a little faster now that more local fire departments are being equipped with microchip scanners—part of a growing initiative to reunite families and keep animals out of overcrowded shelters.
Ashley McFadden Arrested: Texas Paw Patrol animal cruelty
FOX 26 first reported on 25-year-old Ashley McFadden and her boyfriend Timothy Brockman on March 16.
FOX 26 first reported on 25-year-old Ashley McFadden and her boyfriend Timothy Brockman on March 16.
Most pampered pets in the US: See the top 10 states
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
America’s 10 most popular dog breeds revealed: See the list
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
Texas launches $13 million low-cost spay and neuter program
Texas launches a $13 million spay and neuter program for dogs and cats. See the full list of 38 contractors and low-cost services available to residents and rescues across the state.
Texas launches a $13 million spay and neuter program for dogs and cats. See the full list of 38 contractors and low-cost services available to residents and rescues across the state.