It’s a boy! Fort Worth Zoo welcomes first male mandrill in nearly 30 years

The Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating the birth of its first male mandrill in almost three decades. Meet Jasper, a baby mandrill born on Sept. 13, 2024.

Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star: Meet these other adorable animals stealing hearts

Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star! Discover other adorable animals like Pesto the penguin, Rocky the orangutan, and Fiona the hippo who are capturing hearts worldwide with their unique charm and lovable antics.

Lake Dallas permanently closes its animal shelter

The Lake Dallas Animal Shelter closed its doors for good at noon on Monday. A sign on the front door says there are no animals to adopt.

Pet of the day: Hank
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If you want to adopt Hank or any other pets go to the SPCA of Texas website at spca.org or call 214-742-7722.

Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo, sparks viral makeup trend

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo from Thailand, has inspired a viral makeup trend featuring glossy skin and soft pink blush. TikTok creators are recreating the look, making the hippo a sensation in the beauty world.

Pet food recalled over possible salmonella, listeria contamination

Several dog food products from Answers Pet Food have been recalled after FDA testing revealed the presence of salmonella and listeria. Both pets and humans are at risk of illness, prompting safety precautions and disposal instructions for consumers.

Fans flocking to meet Moo Deng, the viral pigmy hippo

Moo Deng has gained instant fame as visitors are traveling from around the world to get a closer look at the beloved baby hippo.

Denton Animal Services manager fired after family's dog euthanized

In a statement, a city spokesperson says the shelter manager was fired after they became aware of “misrepresentations made on her employment application and during a subsequent interview."

Coyotes viciously attack woman's cat in Arlington neighborhood, video shows

One Arlington woman says four of her cats were attacked, killed and eaten by wild coyotes. Although the city says it is stepping up patrols in the area, it currently has no plans to try to remove any coyotes. Here's why.

Dog of the Day: Chunk
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A lovable dog who loves children is looking for a new home. Chunk is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Bat with rabies found in Plano

Plano officials say a bat found in the city has tested positive for rabies.

Denton animal shelter failed to consult vet before euthanizing man's dog, city admits

The city now admits a vet was only consulted about prescribing meds to treat Gunner's pain and incontinence. However, the vet was never consulted about putting Gunner down less than 24 hours after being brought in and before his owners could reclaim him.

Dog of the Day: Osito
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A calm, 7-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Osito is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Missouri police officer charged in death of K-9 officer left in hot car

A Missouri police officer has been charged after allegedly leaving his K-9 officer inside a hot car overnight in June, leading to his death.

Trump falsely claims migrants in Ohio are eating pets

During the 2024 presidential debate, Donald Trump falsely claimed that migrants in Ohio were eating pets, a statement debunked by local officials.