10-year-old dog adopted after spending 1,134 days in shelter

Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.

500+ animals up for adoption this weekend in Fort Worth

The Humane Society of North Texas will have hundreds of pets at the Will Rogers Memorial Center this weekend ready to go to good homes for the holidays.

Florida golfer snatches ball stuck on alligator's tail

Here's a problem only golfers in Florida would face: how to retrieve a ball stuck on a gator's tail on the golf course.

14-year-old boy killed by family dog in northwestern Minnesota

A 14-year-old boy was attacked and killed by his family’s dog in rural northwestern Minnesota Thursday, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.   

Man charged with killing beloved turkey in Argyle

Texas game wardens in Denton County have charged a man after authorities say he killed a beloved turkey in the Denton County town of Argyle.

Florida man arrested after fatally shooting fiancée’s dogs, deputies say

He was charged with two counts of felony cruelty to animals, two counts of unlawful disposal of a dead domestic animal, child abuse, and carrying a concealed weapon in the commission of a felony. 

No more emotional support animals on planes after DOT closes major loophole

The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don’t count.

Mountain lion caught on camera near Rowlett in rare sighting

Biologists confirm the sighting from last week and say it’s highly unlikely the elusive animal will ever be seen again in an urban area.

Dallas Animal Services hopes Home to Home helps pets avoid shelter

The new tool is Home to Home and the free platform links pet owners looking to remove a pet from their home with someone looking for a new pet.

Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree has been set free

The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.

Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home

A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears. 

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

Ariana Grande to open animal rescue center in Los Angeles 

Ariana Grande, one of the most recognizable names in pop music, announced Wednesday she will open an animal rescue center in Los Angeles.

Dallas Arboretum’s leftover pumpkins heading to Dallas Zoo

Lots of the leftover pumpkins from the Dallas Arboretum's fall festival are on their way to the Dallas Zoo.