Dallas Zoo mourning 19-year-old giraffe's death

The Dallas Zoo is mourning a second giraffe's death this month. The zoo's oldest giraffe had age-related health issues that led to liver failure.

Tiger rescued during Texas winter storm celebrates her first birthday

Elsa celebrated her first birthday with extra treats and enrichment activities, including a piñata filled with a variety of scents and foods to stimulate her.

Dallas shelter urgently needs homes for larger dogs

Dallas Animal Services is again facing a capacity crisis for large adult dogs and has a campaign to try to change that.

Budweiser welcomes newborn Clydesdale named ‘Eminem’

"When your parent’s names are Marcie & Myles— it’s only right that your name is Eminem!" the ranch wrote on Facebook.

Dallas Zoo euthanizes 3-month-old giraffe after 'catastrophic injury'

The Dallas Zoo is mourning the loss of Marekani, a 3-month-old giraffe calf, after a catastrophic injury that veterinarians said had no hope of recovery. She was born at the zoo on July Fourth.

Dogs maul intruder found dead by Coweta homeowner, investigators say

Investigators say a possible intruder at at home in Coweta County was mauled to death by the homeowner’s dogs. They say the resident returned home to find a man dead on his porch.

Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.

Dallas couple's stolen French Bulldog still missing after teen dognappers caught

A Dallas couple wants the public's help to find their stolen French Bulldog puppy. Police already caught the two teens accused of taking the $5,000 dog. However, the dog remains missing.

Plano residents now allowed to own backyard chickens

Plano city leaders approved an ordinance that allows residents to raise chickens in their backyards.

Mama bear and cub enjoy slides at North Carolina playground

Fifth-grade teacher Betsie Stockslager recorded the video as the bears played at Isaac Dickson Elementary School.

111 dogs rescued from Mesquite home

The property owner surrendered all the dogs and they were later taken to local shelters for immediate care.

Marvel actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Tampa shelter

A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.

'Goodbye kisses': Animal hospital lets dogs taste chocolate before being put to sleep

An animal hospital in Alabama is tugging on the heartstrings of pet owners everywhere with their now-viral post, showing how they provide a moment of comfort to dogs at the end of their life.