Aging jaguar receives checkup at Brevard Zoo

A 17-year-old male jaguar at Brevard Zoo has been given a clean bill of health after a thorough health checkup. Mulac underwent a routine exam last week, which was overseen by two veterinarians who were assisted by six animal care experts. 

Was That Fake? - dog cloned twice for Barbra Streisand

Was That Fake?     Did Barbra Streisand have her dead dog cloned? The entertainment legend told Variety magazine that she loved little Samantha so much that she had her cloned not once but twice! Cells were taken from Samantha's stomach and mouth to make it happen. Streisand says she's anxiously awaiting for her new Samantha to mature so she can...

Concern continues in Katy where coyotes are preying on small pets

Deputies point out that coyotes are native wildlife that live among us and warn residents to keep an eye on their small dogs and cats.

Spring in Texas means snakes ending hibernation

Texas A&M University experts say spring-like temperatures in areas of Texas mean snakes are coming out of winter hibernation, increasing the likelihood of people and pets getting bit.

Animal Kingdom says baby Nile hippopotamus is a boy

Walt Disney World Resort has announced that Disney's Animal Kingdom has revealed news about a baby Nile hippopotamus born at the park on January 13th. 

Conroe man offers $5,000 to find the killer of his beloved hunting dog

“It’s been devastating, just the fact that knowing we live in a world where somebody would actually shoot somebody’s pet somebody’s lab, somebody’s family,” said Cass Coroiescu.

Texas Humane Legislation Network  PAC endorses 23 candidates in Texas primary

The Texas Humane Legislation Network, a non profit organization in Austin, is endorsing Texas Senate and House of Representatives  incumbents who have demonstrated leadership for animal welfare legislation

How well do you know the most famous ‘first dogs'?

You might know a lot about some of our most famous presidents, but how well do you know these famous first dogs?

3-year-old autistic boy given service dog

Three-year-old Keegan Cribb has autism and is non-verbal. His family wanted to get him a service dog, but couldn’t afford one. An effort to raise money through a GoFundMe was unsuccessful. Now, Carolina Goldens, a local organization that breeds and trains service dogs has donated a golden retriever puppy who will grow up with Keegan and train to be a service dog.

Dog  makes 'miracle' escape after avoiding crusher blade in garbage truck

A dog made a “miracle” escape from a garbage truck in Ipswich, near Brisbane, in February after almost being crushed by a compactor.

Woman captured on video stealing dog from family's porch

Samantha Sanchez says she's never seen the woman before. A couple of her neighbors say the woman knocked on their doors and told them she was selling a television and jewelry. But she didn't have a TV or jewelry or a vehicle nearby. That woman was not selling, she was stealing and a little black Chihuahua named Emily had captured her attention.

WATCH: The mesmerizing moment octopus babies hatch

A Virginia aquarium captured a mesmerizing moment on video: the birth of many baby octopuses as they hatch from their eggs.

Montgomery Zoo debuts new pygmy hippopotamus calf

Behold the pygmy hippopotamus calf in all its regal spender. No, seriously this thing is so cute!

‘Beds For All Paws' sews beds to keep shelter animals warm

An organization of women called “Beds For All Paws” is sewing beds and blankets to help keep animals stuck in shelters warm. Cindi Hughes started the group by putting a call out on social media looking for people who can sew to help out on her project.

Fiona the Hippo makes first sounds by grunting at her fan club

Cincinnati Zoo’s baby hippo Fiona grunted at her own fan club on Sunday, February 4. According to the zoo, this was the first time the famous hippo’s vocalizations had been recorded.