Churchill Downs suspends operations following 12 horse deaths, moves meets to Ellis Park
Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
Dog of the Day: Cutie
A big dog with a wonderful smile who gets along with everyone is looking for a new home. Cutie is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A big dog with a wonderful smile who gets along with everyone is looking for a new home. Cutie is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'
"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."
"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."
Dallas Zoo, Fossil Rim baby giraffes named
Several baby giraffes have been born in North Texas recently.
Several baby giraffes have been born in North Texas recently.
Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Fossil Rim wants you to pick the name of its baby giraffe
You have until Monday morning to vote online for your favorite
You have until Monday morning to vote online for your favorite
Dog of the Day: Pumpernickel
A sweet pup named Pumpernickel is looking for a new home. He's today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A sweet pup named Pumpernickel is looking for a new home. He's today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Watch: Orangutan at Kentucky zoo asks to see 3-month-old baby: 'Cutest thing ever'
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Dog of the Day: Neo
A 1-year-old dog who has a wonderful disposition is looking for a new home. Neo is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A 1-year-old dog who has a wonderful disposition is looking for a new home. Neo is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Video shows curious bear cub wheeling trash bin down driveway
“It was getting ready to take out the trash," the homeowner joked.
“It was getting ready to take out the trash," the homeowner joked.
Escaped husky leaves behind mess after ‘party’ at shelter, employees say
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Fort Worth Zoo's lions and tigers returning in new exhibit
The Fort Worth Zoo's long-awaited Predators of Asia and Africa exhibit is set to open on June 22.
The Fort Worth Zoo's long-awaited Predators of Asia and Africa exhibit is set to open on June 22.
Dog of the Day: Moon
A medium-sized 3-year-old dog who likes to explore is looking for a new home. Moon is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A medium-sized 3-year-old dog who likes to explore is looking for a new home. Moon is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Portion of Frisco walking trail closed due to coyote sightings
The city of Frisco is closing a portion of one of its walking trails due to a number of coyote sightings in the area.
The city of Frisco is closing a portion of one of its walking trails due to a number of coyote sightings in the area.
Dog of the Day: JR
A big and energetic 4-year-old dog that gets along well with kids is looking for a new home. JR is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A big and energetic 4-year-old dog that gets along well with kids is looking for a new home. JR is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, celebrates his 31st birthday
Bobi has lived his entire life in Portugal, and his owner says a party was held to celebrate the occasion.
Bobi has lived his entire life in Portugal, and his owner says a party was held to celebrate the occasion.
Another horse dies at Churchill Downs, home of Kentucky Derby
A horse died Sunday after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
A horse died Sunday after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
Puppy found shaved with swastikas, expletives drawn on skin
"She is heading for the tub to scrub-a-dub-dub all of this hate off. Only love here."
"She is heading for the tub to scrub-a-dub-dub all of this hate off. Only love here."
Watch: Curious black bear breaks into truck in Colorado, steals bag
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it has already received 173 reports of bear activity in 25 Colorado counties this year.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it has already received 173 reports of bear activity in 25 Colorado counties this year.
Watch: Tiny kitten rescued after getting head stuck in truck frame
The driver of a truck in California was at a stop sign when they heard "meowing sounds." Upon further inspection, a tiny kitten was found with its head stuck in a hole in the truck frame.
The driver of a truck in California was at a stop sign when they heard "meowing sounds." Upon further inspection, a tiny kitten was found with its head stuck in a hole in the truck frame.