Another mountain lion spotted in Plano alleyway

Plano officials said the animal was captured on a homeowner’s security camera on Friday night.

Horrifically matted dog get a new look and a new home

One of the most matted dogs Dallas Animal Services has ever picked up is now enjoying life in Murphy. The pup originally named Noah now has a new look and a loving home.

Pet of the Day: Meet Star
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An energetic, 5-year-old dog who loves the outdoors is looking for a new home. Star is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

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.

Frisco Mountain Lion: Camera spots big cat in homeowner's backyard

Mountain lions can move dozens of miles a day. There’s no established population of mountain lions in North Texas, making this sighting extremely rare.

Dog of the Day: Star
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An energetic, 5-year-old dog who loves the outdoors is looking for a new home. Star is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

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.

Rabid bat found in Plano

A bat found near the entrance of Campisi's restaurant, near the intersection of the Sam Rayburn Tollway and the Dallas North Tollway on Oct. 24, has tested positive for rabies.

SeaQuest in Fort Worth shuts down amid animal cruelty investigation

The SeaQuest Interactive Zoo and Aquarium inside Fort Worth’s Ridgemar Mall abruptly closed after being reported for possible animal cruelty.

Pet of the Day: Honey
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If you are interested in adopting Honey or another pet, go to spca.org or call 214-742-7722.

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.

NYC could allow paid sick leave for pet care

The bill would allow employees to use sick time for pet-related medical care, including any situation where the pet needs medical diagnosis, treatment for a physical illness or injury, or preventative care.

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."