Dog of the Day: Oompa
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A big wiggly dog is looking for a new home. Oompa is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

North Texas Fair & Rodeo delaying opening time due to extreme heat

The excessive heat forced some safety changes at the North Texas Fair and Rodeo, which opened Friday evening in Denton. Event organizers are delaying opening some parts of the fair to avoid the hottest temperatures of the day.

Tokitae aka Lolita dies before she was set to be transported back to Puget Sound

Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.

Dog of the Day: Daisy
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A sweet and friendly dog is ready to bloom like a daisy in her forever home. Daisy is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Dozens of animals killed in fire at Richardson reptile pet store

Dozens of animals at the Serpentarium in Richardson died in the fire over the weekend. North Texas rescue groups and customers are stepping in to take in the surviving animals. The owner says they can repair the store, but it’ll take one to two months.

100+ animals rescued during animal cruelty investigation in Midlothian

The ASPCA said it helped Midlothian police and animal services rescue 130 dogs and 20 cows during a recent animal cruelty investigation in Ellis County.

Maui Humane Society overwhelmed after wildfire; how you can help

The Maui Humane Society was already over capacity before the wildfire sparked and is in desperate need of supplies and fosters.

Two-headed snake on display at Texas zoo

The snake injured its “left neck" in February 2021 and had to be taken from the exhibit in order to heal, according to the zoo.

Cigarette blamed for Dallas condo fire that killed dog

Fire investigators determined that the fire was “most probably the result of the improper discarding of smoking materials.”

Dallas Zoo hosts sold-out 'Dollar Day' despite the heat

About 25,000 people are expected to visit the zoo on Tuesday for the final “Dollar Day" of the season. The $1 tickets were sold out despite the heat.