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.
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.
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
If you are interested in adopting Honey or another pet, go to spca.org or call 214-742-7722.
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.
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.
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."
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."
Clinical trial underway in North Texas for new drug that could extend a dog's lifespan
Could one daily pill extend your loyal canine's life? That's what this trial hopes to find out, and it's looking for more participants.
Could one daily pill extend your loyal canine's life? That's what this trial hopes to find out, and it's looking for more participants.
Watch: Paraglider spots dog on top of Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
A paraglider recently captured a surprising sight at the Great Pyramid of Giza: a dog wandering around its summit.
A paraglider recently captured a surprising sight at the Great Pyramid of Giza: a dog wandering around its summit.
Man accused of tying up dog to pole on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton charged: ‘They will face the music’
A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe at a Tallahassee animal shelter.
A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe at a Tallahassee animal shelter.
'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.
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.
74 birds seized from cockfight in Van Zandt County, SPCA of Texas awarded custody
On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, the SPCA of Texas and the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office seized 74 birds from a rural property near Edgewood, Texas in Van Zandt County where a cockfight was in progress.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, the SPCA of Texas and the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office seized 74 birds from a rural property near Edgewood, Texas in Van Zandt County where a cockfight was in progress.
Scam Alert: Owners of lost pets being targeted
Dallas Police are warning residents of the latest scam, and some residents of Dallas are being targeted. Police say a telephone scammer is targeting residents who post their lost pets to PawBoost.
Dallas Police are warning residents of the latest scam, and some residents of Dallas are being targeted. Police say a telephone scammer is targeting residents who post their lost pets to PawBoost.
Dog of the Day: Gator
A friendly, 2-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Gator is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A friendly, 2-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Gator is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Fat Bear Week 2024: Grazer takes the crown after confronting her cub’s killer
In an emotional turn of events, Grazer won the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest, defeating Chunk, the bear that killed her cub earlier this summer. Fans from around the world cast over 40,000 votes in this Alaskan wildlife competition.
In an emotional turn of events, Grazer won the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest, defeating Chunk, the bear that killed her cub earlier this summer. Fans from around the world cast over 40,000 votes in this Alaskan wildlife competition.
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.
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.
5% of Texans believe they could beat a bear in a fight, survey shows
A new survey shows just how many Texans believe they could hold their own in a fight against different wild animal.
A new survey shows just how many Texans believe they could hold their own in a fight against different wild animal.
Grand Champion steer crowned at Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction
Jade Stone, a senior at Stanton High School, was the proud winner of the Grand Champion steer competition at the 76th Annual Bix Tex Youth Livestock Auction at the Texas State Fair.
Jade Stone, a senior at Stanton High School, was the proud winner of the Grand Champion steer competition at the 76th Annual Bix Tex Youth Livestock Auction at the Texas State Fair.
Dog of the Day: Nutmeg
A 5-year-old, four-legged friend is hoping to find her forever home. Nutmug is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A 5-year-old, four-legged friend is hoping to find her forever home. Nutmug is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Dolphins smile at each other while playing, study says
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
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.
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.