California woman was harassed by black bear before fatal mauling

Patrice Miller, 71, had been harassed by an aggressive black bear in her small Northern California town for months before it broke into her home and killed her last year. 

Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'

A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.

Watch: Runaway bull flips woman, injures 3 at Oregon rodeo

The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.

Dog of the Day: Red
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A sweet, 2-year-old dog who loves to play is looking for a new home Red is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo

As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.

Dog of the Day: Petey
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A sweet and calm 3-year-old dog is looking for a new fur-ever home. Petey is this week's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center changes visitor policies after viral video of giraffe grabbing toddler

Effective immediately, Fossil Rim says it will no longer allow guests to ride through the park in truck beds. The child’s mother said she does not blame the park or the giraffe for what happened.

Video of cat on fire prompts major pet rescue; 7 puppies and 2 dogs rescued

A heartbreaking video of a kitten on fire has triggered a significant animal rescue operation. Authorities discovered and saved nine dogs, including seven puppies, from appalling conditions at the same location.

VIDEO: Giraffe tosses toddler at Texas wildlife park

A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.

Virginia company that bred beagles for research to pay historic $35M fine

A company that bred beagles for medical research agreed Monday to pay a record $35 million as part of a criminal plea admitting it neglected thousands of dogs at its breeding facility in rural Virginia.

Millions of chickens killed after fire breaks out on Illinois farm

A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.