Dog of the Day: Buddy
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A 3-year-old dog who likes to hang out and play is looking for a new home. Buddy is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests

Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.

Texas horse tests positive for New World screwworm

The first confirmed case of New World screwworm in a horse has been detected in Presidio County, Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Pet of the Day | Meet Benedict
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Meet Benedict, a smart and energetic young pup available for adoption at the SPCA of Texas in Dallas after recovering from a cruelty rescue case.

Eight critically endangered gharials born at Fort Worth Zoo

The Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating the birth of multiple rare gharials as the zoo fights to keep the critically endangered crocodile relatives alive.

What's behind the growing number of bear encounters in the US this year

Bear encounters with humans are on the rise, especially in the Rocky Mountains, where the summer drought has bears seeking food in urban areas, leading to encounters with humans.

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Sony
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Meet Sony, a friendly 61-pound mixed breed dog waiting for a forever home at the SPCA of Texas Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center in Dallas. Fully vaccinated and neutered.

Six beluga whales from Marineland in Canada arrive in the US, last of 30 rescued from closed park

The unprecedented rescue of 30 beluga whales from Marineland, a closed park in Niagara Falls, Canada that could no longer care for them, is now complete with the safe arrival of the final six whales to the United States.

Teen flips ultra-rare 1-of-1 gold Jimothy rookie card for major payday on eBay

A 13-year-old Seattle Mariners fan turned a free ballpark giveaway into a five-figure payday after a rare rookie card featuring the city's viral raccoon sensation sold for a whopping $21,100.

Dog of the Day: Honey
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An affectionate, 4-year-old dog who loves to snuggle is looking for a new home. Honey is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive

North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.