Animal shelter asks for help after man surrenders nearly 1,000 mice
The mice are continuing to multiply and the animal shelter is asking for the public’s help.
Video: Missing wallaby captured in Kentucky after days on the lam
Home security video showed the missing marsupial darting through the streets of Chavies, Kentucky.
See it: Butter the lucky horse beats the odds in dramatic 60-foot well rescue
"We were all amazed she came out without any major trauma," Riverside County Animal Services veterinarian Dr. Itzel Vizcarra said.
Escaped monkeys update: 1 safe, 42 still loose
Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed.
Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts
The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."
Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York
Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.
Dog lover loses home in fire, community rallies to care for pets
A community is rallying to care for a man's dogs after a devastating house fire left him hospitalized and his pets displaced.
Should elephants be considered people? A Colorado court may decide
An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.
Photos: Polish zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran tigers
A Polish zoo is celebrating the birth of four bright-eyed Sumatran tiger cubs in what’s being hailed as “a breeding success on a global scale."
BARC-O-Ween: Halloween-themed pet adoption on Oct. 19
Find your new fur-ever boo at BARC-O-Ween, BARCs Halloween-themed pet adoption event held on Saturday.
'What do you mean you're sorry?': Man wants answers after pet died while in care of sitter hired on Rover
What began as a day at the Grand Canyon for a Buckeye man ended in tragedy, as his pet died while he was in the care of a dogsitter who he hired via a website named Rover. Now, the man is seeking justice for what happened.
Houston SPCA to help with pets in Florida
A rescue mission is underway as the Houston SPCA heads to Florida to collect soem of the pets rescued in Florida after Hurricane Milton. FOX 26's Shelby Rose has mroe as volunteers loaded up for the journey.
Domestic violence and pet abuse: A dangerous link
Studies show a strong connection between domestic violence and pet abuse, highlighting the need for greater support and resources for victims.
Houston Pets Alive Barktoberfest Saturday, dress up your pets and save lives at the same time
Join the family-friendly Barktoberfest this Saturday, filled with games, vendors, and a parade of playfully costumed pets, while supporting Houston Pets Alive's lifesaving efforts for animals in need.
Dog dumped in Houston's 'Corridor of Cruelty' shot 3 times, survives
Rescues in Houston are working tirelessly to save dogs from abuse and neglect in the city's "Corridor of Cruelty" area, where incidents of dog shootings have become alarmingly frequent.
Raccoon crisis averted: WA woman stops feeding animals, they clear out
A group of more than 100 raccoons surrounding a Poulsbo woman’s home will not be euthanized, as they have started to disperse after the woman stopped feeding them.
Hispanic Heritage Month highlights Katy business owner who took leap of faith the be his own boss
Hispanic entrepreneurs make a significant impact during Hispanic Heritage Month, with government records showing Latin business owners leading over five million companies. Jose Morillo exemplifies this entrepreneurial spirit, having left his hospital CEO position to own a successful doggy daycare franchise. Despite challenges and a steep learning curve, his preparation and resilience helped him to achieve the desired independence, highlighting the growth and resilience of Hispanic-owned businesses.
Joshua the goat escapes pumpkin patch to join town's half-marathon
Joshua’s owner didn’t know he was running in the competition until she saw photos circulating on social media of him with the runners.
A neighbor shoots and kills another neighbor's dog after a canine fight between fences
Two weeks after a neighborhood dispute turned fatal for a dog named Benito in a fight through a fence, the case is still under investigation. The owner, Doohan Escalante, recounts the harrowing ordeal, leading to Benito's death and the family's subsequent move for safety, while legal analysts ponder the potential for animal cruelty charges.
Houston Humane Society's first-ever Forensic Veterinarian fighting animal cruelty
The Houston Humane Society's forensic veterinarian is working to protect animals from abuse and neglect by gathering evidence to prosecute offenders.