USDA reports sharp spike in New World screwworm infestations across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona

Federal agricultural data shows confirmed New World screwworm parasite cases across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona have climbed to 128 amid a sharp autumn spike in animal infestations.

Stroke survivor, 24, reunited with beloved dog at Florida rehabilitation hospital

A 24-year-old stroke survivor shared an emotional reunion with her beloved dog at a Florida rehabilitation hospital on Thursday, Oct. 22, after nearly two weeks apart.

More than 1,100 chinchillas rescued from neglected Ohio breeding facility

More than 1,100 chinchillas were rescued from an Ohio breeding facility after federal investigators documented alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including filthy cages.

OC woman faces federal charges in Santa Ana puppy killing

75-year-old Hanh Nguyen faces felony animal cruelty charges after surveillance video allegedly caught her luring her own puppy under a minivan before running it over in Santa Ana.

FDA warns pet owners after salmonella found in frozen cat food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting pet owners to not feed their cats Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats after two samples tested positive for Salmonella. 

Watch: Deer seen crashing through apartment window in Wisconsin

Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.

Watch: Deputies in Oklahoma capture escaped caiman after months on the loose

After searching for several months, deputies in Cleveland County, Oklahoma have finally apprehended a pet caiman that had been on the loose in a neighborhood.

New World screwworm found in elk killed by Texas hunter

New World screwworm was recently found in an elk that was killed by a Texas hunter, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Nationwide veterinary medication recall includes nearly 4,000 listings

A nationwide recall of compounded veterinary medications ranging from powders and pastes to topical sprays and gels, and including thousands of variants on the products, has been issued over concerns about their potency. 

Plano firefighters rescue escaped horse from drainage ditch

First responders in Plano responded to an unexpected call to save one of their neigh-bors this past weekend.

Largest wiener dog in Texas: Dachshund statue unveiled in Buda

The Buda Economic Development Corporation celebrated 25 years of helping grow the local economy with a big gift to the whole community.

Texas DPS trooper rescues injured owl off I-10

A Texas state trooper had a "hoot" of a day on Thursday after spotting an injured owl along I-10.