Dallas Animal Shelter offers $150 to fosters in effort to stop canine flu outbreak

The Dallas Animal Shelter needs to get 150 dogs out of its facility as quickly as possible because it is seeing an increase in canine flu and respiratory infections.

Pets of the Day: Molly and Moose
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Two adorable cats who are looking for a home together are this week's SPCA of Texas Pets of the Day.

Dog of the Day: Oscar
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An energetic dog with long, curly fur is looking for a new home. Oscar is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Mom fights off raccoon attacking young daughter waiting for school bus

The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.

Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal

Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.

Dog of the Day: Cypher
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A big affectionate dog who only has one eye is looking for a new home. Cypher is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Dog of the Day: Clyde
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A bouncy 5-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Clyde is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Photos: Monkeys in central Thailand mark their day with feast

While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.

More than 100 geese, 25 ducks found dead on Minnesota lake

More than 100 Canada geese and 25 mallard ducks were found dead on a lake in Waseca on Sunday, the city confirmed in a Facebook post on Wednesday.

Alaska firefighters rescue baby moose trapped inside home

Authorities were able to tranquilize the moose, and six firefighters helped carry it out on a stretcher intended for a large human.

Chihuahua in suitcase: Texas couple recalls accidentally bringing dog to airport

When they got to the airport, their luggage was two pounds over the weight limit, so they decided to move some things around. When they opened up the suitcase, there Icky was!

Pet of the Day: Queenie
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If you are interested in adopting Queenie go to spca.org or call 214-742-7722.