New Texas bill will set stricter rules for dogs left tied outside

A new bill on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk hopes to ensure dogs kept outside are treated humanely, requiring these pets to be provided with adequate shelter and water.

North Carolina coast 'mysterious mass' identified: What is the blob?

The National Park Service, which maintains Cape Lookout National Seashore where the blob was found, said it had identified the mysterious mass.

Video shows impatient dog honking car horn

Hilarious footage shows one pushy pooch honking the horn to get his owner to pick up the pace.

Truck driver rescues family of raccoons stuck in Bradenton dumpster

This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.

Missing Houston tiger: Carole Baskin offering $5,000 reward for safe return

Carole Baskin, the founder and CEO of Big Cat Rescue, and who was featured in the Netflix series 'The Tiger King,' is offering a $5,000 reward for the safe handover of a tiger who went missing in a Houston neighborhood.

Rare fish that lives thousands of feet under the ocean washes ashore in California state park

The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.

Video shows tiger in yard of Houston neighborhood

Video of the encounter shows the tiger coming face-to-face with an armed off-duty sheriff's deputy in the Houston area on Sunday.

Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report

HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.

The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer

The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”

Flock of giant California condors trashes woman’s home

About 15 to 20 of the giant endangered birds have recently taken a liking to the house in the city of Tehachapi and made quite a mess.

Texas House approves bill regulating how animals are sold in stores

HB 1818 would require pet store owners to get the dogs and cats they sell from an animal control agency, a shelter, a rescue organization, or a licensed breeder.