125+ dogs rescued from Ellis County hoarding site

More than 125 dogs were rescued from inhumane hoarding conditions in Ellis County following a months-long joint operation by local and national animal welfare groups.

Dog of the Day: Poe
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An active, 8-month-old dog is looking for a new home. Poe is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Where is Michael Jackson’s chimp Bubbles? The Florida retirement of a Hollywood legend

The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?

Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home

After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.

Dog food recalled over possible salmonella contamination

The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Albright's Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced formula dog food sold to retailers in several states.

Fort Worth Zoo welcomes new baby elephant with a truly Texas name

The Fort Worth Zoo’s newest Asian elephant calf is now out with his mother daily in the zoo’s Elephant Springs habitat.

Fort Worth Zoo welcomes another baby elephant
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Fort Worth is celebrating a new baby -- the birth of its fourth Asian elephant calf since 2021. The 3000-pound baby boy is named Sam Houston.

More alligator sightings in Houston area during mating season

It’s alligator mating season, which means there have been more gator sightings across the Houston area. Wildlife experts say this is a normal, seasonal pattern, but it also means residents should be cautious when spending time outdoors near water.

Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.

Wilco Animal Shelter takes in 11 dogs from storm-damaged North Texas rescue

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is seeking emergency fosters for dogs currently at the Georgetown facility to make room for incoming animals.

Tennessee infant killed in dog attack at family home, police say

Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.

As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning

As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.

Texas DPS expands law enforcement fleet with eight new K-9 teams

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its law enforcement capabilities Friday, graduating eight new K-9 teams and two certified trainers to be deployed across the state.

Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia

Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.

Birds singing, bugs flying as spring arrives in North Texas
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Spring time is bug time in Texas! Sam the Bug Man joined Good Day to share the creatures he found on a recent nature walk.