U.S. plans to drop millions of flies over Texas and Mexico to fight flesh-eating maggots
The federal government plans to combat flesh-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock by dropping millions of sterile flies from airplanes over Texas and Mexico.
The federal government plans to combat flesh-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock by dropping millions of sterile flies from airplanes over Texas and Mexico.
North Texas Wildlife Center given 60 days to find new home or close
The North Texas Wildlife Center faces closure in 60 days if it can't find a new, larger location to support its rapidly increasing rescue efforts for injured and orphaned wild animals.
The North Texas Wildlife Center faces closure in 60 days if it can't find a new, larger location to support its rapidly increasing rescue efforts for injured and orphaned wild animals.
Texas passes new veterinary bills into law
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Stolen German Shepard puppy found, suspect arrested in McKinney
A stolen German Shepherd puppy has been safely recovered in McKinney, and the suspect is in police custody.
A stolen German Shepherd puppy has been safely recovered in McKinney, and the suspect is in police custody.
California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Pet of the day: Bailey
If you are interested in adopting this sweet girl, visit spca.org or call (214) 742-7722.
If you are interested in adopting this sweet girl, visit spca.org or call (214) 742-7722.
North Texas animal rescue operator arrested, 66 animals found in 'deplorable conditions'
A Van Zandt County judge has awarded the SPCA of Texas custody of 66 animals rescued from a property in Eustace, Texas on Wednesday. The organization was also awarded over $22,000 in restitution.
A Van Zandt County judge has awarded the SPCA of Texas custody of 66 animals rescued from a property in Eustace, Texas on Wednesday. The organization was also awarded over $22,000 in restitution.
Hortmans trained service dogs for veterans at local nonprofit
The Hortmans were big on community service before their tragic and untimely deaths.
The Hortmans were big on community service before their tragic and untimely deaths.
Pet of the day: Moose
If you are interested in adopting Moose, visit spca.org or call (214) 742-7722.
If you are interested in adopting Moose, visit spca.org or call (214) 742-7722.
Dog of the Day: Elle Marie
A calm and sweet 6-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Elle Marie is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A calm and sweet 6-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Elle Marie is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
101 dogs saved from puppy mill, and no they're not dalmatians
Some of the breeds of the rescued dogs included Pomeranians, Yorkshire terriers and “doodle" mixes.
Some of the breeds of the rescued dogs included Pomeranians, Yorkshire terriers and “doodle" mixes.
15-foot python captured outside Garland home
Animal control officers captured a 15-foot python that reportedly terrorized people in a Garland neighborhood.
Animal control officers captured a 15-foot python that reportedly terrorized people in a Garland neighborhood.
Bexar County Sheriff investigates after horse found dead, bound with tow strap
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is hoping the public can help find those responsible for the death and cruelty of a horse.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is hoping the public can help find those responsible for the death and cruelty of a horse.
Watch: Runaway pet zebra airlifted after great escape in Tennessee
Ed the pet zebra made quite a splash in his new town, running away a day after his arrival. Video shows him being airlifted by helicopter after he was found Sunday.
Ed the pet zebra made quite a splash in his new town, running away a day after his arrival. Video shows him being airlifted by helicopter after he was found Sunday.
Black bear spotted at North Texas gas station
A black bear has been spotted in Fannin County, Texas Parks and Wildlife officials confirm.
A black bear has been spotted in Fannin County, Texas Parks and Wildlife officials confirm.
Texas bill allocates $13M for animal spay and neutering services
Texas lawmakers passed a budget that sets aside $13 million for stray animal spaying and neutering services in order to limit the spread of infectious diseases.
Texas lawmakers passed a budget that sets aside $13 million for stray animal spaying and neutering services in order to limit the spread of infectious diseases.
Rabbit v. squirrel: The adorable showdown we've all been waiting for
A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.
A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.
'She knew to save me': Alaska woman says dog died protecting her from moose attack
An Alaska woman is grieving the loss of her 15-year-old dog, Daisy, who died protecting her during a violent moose attack.
An Alaska woman is grieving the loss of her 15-year-old dog, Daisy, who died protecting her during a violent moose attack.
One of Big Bear’s bald eaglets has officially left the nest
Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, are a step closer to becoming empty nesters after one of their two female eaglets took her first flight from the nest.
Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, are a step closer to becoming empty nesters after one of their two female eaglets took her first flight from the nest.
Here's how to spot and treat allergies in dogs and cats
As spring continues, veterinarians report a rise in pet allergies, with most cases triggered by environmental factors like pollen, grasses, and fleas, while others stem from food sensitivities.
As spring continues, veterinarians report a rise in pet allergies, with most cases triggered by environmental factors like pollen, grasses, and fleas, while others stem from food sensitivities.