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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed

A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.

Ridglan Farms break-in, animal rights activists storm facility

Dozens of animal rights activists stormed Ridglan Farms, a controversial dog breeding facility west of Madison, on Sunday morning, March 15.

Winning Houston Rodeo lamb auctioned for record $1 million

A 13-year-old girl made RODEOHOUSTON history with her million-dollar lamb at the rodeo's junior market auction.

Blue dragons spotted on Texas beaches as spring break season begins

Tiny sea creatures that can impart a painful sting have been spotted on Texas beaches this week as spring break season begins.

'We are exhausted’: Tampa rescue races to save accidental litter, begs community to foster

A Tampa rescue founder is pleading for fosters and volunteers after what she calls an "overwhelming" surge of owner surrenders, stray dogs and urgent cases. The influx includes 10 puppies from an accidental litter found living in a backyard kennel in Dover.

Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs

Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.

Animal shelter volunteer with Spinal Stenosis helps anxious dogs find homes

Bill Cooper has spinal stenosis, which affects his balance. It might take him a little while to get inside Special Pals from the parking lot, but what he's accomplished makes it all worth it.

Cows escape property near Oates Prairie, wrangled back home

Several cows decided they wanted to take a late-night walk around the northeast Houston-area ahead of the rodeo.

Left behind at Las Vegas airport, dog ‘JetBlue’ now has a forever home

A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.