Kentucky Derby: Mage crosses finish 1st amid drama, deaths

It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.

Dallas Animal Services crippled by city ransomware attack

Due to technical issues caused by the attack, Dallas Animal Services is urging the public to not surrender any animals right now unless it is an emergency. The assistant director says they need time to get a new paper system up and running.

Fort Worth Zoo releases rare snakes into the wild

The Fort Worth Zoo released 55 Louisiana pine snakes that were hatched and raised at the zoo.

Kentucky Derby: Forte is 3-1 favorite at Churchill Downs

Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds.

Dog of the Day: Cookie
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A fun 4-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Cookie is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

‘New baby alert’: Endangered Francois’ leaf monkey born at San Antonio Zoo

Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.

Dogs can join owners for outdoor dining, FDA says

The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.

Dallas Zoo's baby elephant makes first public appearance

The little African elephant spent the morning exploring every log and stick around his habitat as his mom kept an eye on her baby.

Bull kills 60-year-old Ellis County man, sheriff's office says

When first responders arrived at the scene the bull was destroying property and preventing first responders from helping the man.

Pet of the Day: Catillia
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An older cat who loves to snuggle is looking for a new home. Catillia is today's SPCA of Texas Pet of the Day.

Texas authorities investigate cases of dead, mutilated cows

Six mutilated cows were found dead on different properties along a Texas highway spanning three counties, authorities announced this week.

Watch: Moose helps itself to popcorn and a Happy Meal at Alaska movie theater

"I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet," a wildlife biologist quipped.

Poodle revived with Narcan after being found unconscious next to owner in Kensington: SPCA

Toodles, a tiny poodle, was revived with Narcan after he and his owner were found unresponsive on a Philadelphia street, according to the Pennsylvania SPCA. Officials say he has miraculously made a full recovery.