Dallas Zoo reports 3rd giraffe death this month

The Dallas Zoo is investigating the death of another one of its giraffes after it died and had similar symptoms as 19-year-old Auggie, who passed away last week.

Ohio officers hold funeral procession for police dog after sudden death

“It is with great sadness that K9 Brutus, who served the Sheriff’s Office from 2011-2018, was laid to rest today due to sudden health issues,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.

PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'

PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”

Mansfield city employees rescue puppy stuck in PVC pipe

An abandoned puppy with a PVC pipe stuck around its neck was rescued, thanks to dedicated city staff in Mansfield. A quick-thinking manager and vet tech called nearby parks and rec employees to help cut the pipe away while the pup was sedated. The operation went off without a hitch.

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.