Texas man faces felony animal cruelty charges after 7 dogs rescued
A Texas man faces felony charges after authorities rescued seven severely neglected dogs that are now recovering in SPCA care.
Galveston County animal rescue awarded $150K to treat pets in five counties
The low-cost spay and neuter clinic is in Santa Fe, but residents from surrounding counties are welcome with no questions asked.
California man sentenced to 5+ years for smuggling 1,700 reptiles through El Paso border
A California man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for running a massive smuggling ring that illegally moved more than 1,700 reptiles across the El Paso…
Happy the elephant, famous for mirror recognition study, euthanized
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
Six horses seized during West Texas traffic stop amid USDA livestock smuggling investigation
Sheriff’s deputies seized six horses during a traffic stop in West Texas as part of an ongoing livestock smuggling investigation, authorities said.
Volunteer wildlife rehabilitators say proposed Texas changes could mean fewer lives saved
Volunteer wildlife rehabilitators say proposed changes the state wants to make could mean fewer lives saved.
Raaw Energy pet food recall expanded over listeria concerns, reported illnesses
A major pet food recall has been expanded after samples collected by state regulators all tested positive for listeria.
Dickinson dog rescue: ‘Tupac’ saved after 3 days at bottom of hill with broken leg
A dog, now named "Tupac", was rescued Sunday after spending three days at the bottom of a steep hill in Dickinson with a broken leg, Bayou Animal Services & Adoption…
Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Where is Michael Jackson’s chimp Bubbles? The Florida retirement of a Hollywood legend
The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?