Fatal disease detected at Texas facility linked to 'ghost deer' smuggling ring
The positive samples were taken from deer at a facility owned by Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio. Schlaudt is tied to the ongoing “Ghost Deer" investigation, which authorities describe as one of the largest deer smuggling networks in state history.
The positive samples were taken from deer at a facility owned by Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio. Schlaudt is tied to the ongoing “Ghost Deer" investigation, which authorities describe as one of the largest deer smuggling networks in state history.
Texas dog-fighting ring raid nets 45 arrests, thousands in cash
A months-long investigation by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office ended Saturday night in the dismantling of a large, active dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals and the seizure of cash, narcotics, and firearms.
A months-long investigation by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office ended Saturday night in the dismantling of a large, active dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals and the seizure of cash, narcotics, and firearms.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
5 horses rescued after left without care for 2 weeks; animal rescue asking for donations
Five horses were rescued after being left alone and without care in the Hill Country. Their elderly owners died and weren't found for two weeks.
Five horses were rescued after being left alone and without care in the Hill Country. Their elderly owners died and weren't found for two weeks.
North Texas events, businesses impacted by spread of deadly horse virus
Several events across the state, including the cattle drive at the Fort Worth Stockyards, have been put on hold due to a deadly horse virus.
Several events across the state, including the cattle drive at the Fort Worth Stockyards, have been put on hold due to a deadly horse virus.
Deadly horse virus outbreak after Waco event prompts warnings from Texas ag commissioner
The spread of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) has been reported by veterinarians after a barrel racing competition in the Waco area earlier this month.
The spread of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) has been reported by veterinarians after a barrel racing competition in the Waco area earlier this month.
Dog of the Day: Tate
A laid-back and friendly 2-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Tate is this week's Dog of the Day.
A laid-back and friendly 2-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Tate is this week's Dog of the Day.
Photos: Great ape escape forces lockdown at Indiana zoo
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
WATCH: Couple rescues sea turtle trapped on Texas coast
A Texas couple came to the rescue of a sea turtle they found trapped between some rocks on the coast of Port Aransas.
A Texas couple came to the rescue of a sea turtle they found trapped between some rocks on the coast of Port Aransas.
North Texas Wildlife Center gets new home in Plano
Just four months ago, the City of Plano gave the non-profit animal rescue notice that while it had a proper permit, it could no longer operate in a residential neighborhood.
Just four months ago, the City of Plano gave the non-profit animal rescue notice that while it had a proper permit, it could no longer operate in a residential neighborhood.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters
Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.
Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.
‘Don’t be alarmed if you hear gunfire’: DeSoto shooting, killing coyotes after recent pet attacks
DeSoto is taking extreme measures against coyotes, warning residents they will be shooting the predators overnight following pet attacks.
DeSoto is taking extreme measures against coyotes, warning residents they will be shooting the predators overnight following pet attacks.
Why chocolate is toxic for dogs; vets urge caution during Halloween
Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.
Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.
Dog of the Day: Cinnamon
An active dog who would be a great companion for other dogs is looking for a new home. Cinnamon is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
An active dog who would be a great companion for other dogs is looking for a new home. Cinnamon is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Dog of the Day: Dominus
A loyal and affectionate dog is looking for his forever home. Dominus is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A loyal and affectionate dog is looking for his forever home. Dominus is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Dog of the Day: Duncan
An energetic 1-year-old dog is looking for a permanent home. Duncan is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
An energetic 1-year-old dog is looking for a permanent home. Duncan is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.