Zenda, oldest African lion in a U.S. zoo, dies in Philadelphia at 25

The Philadelphia Zoo has announced the death of the oldest African lion in the United States zoo population by several years. Her name was Zenda and she was 25.

PHOTO: Dog enters food coma after family's Christmas dinner

Dogs are always trying to get their paws on the scraps of their family's meals. But forget scraps! One dog in England preferred the entire meal!

Man charged in dragging of puppy from truck

Deputies have arrested a Santa Fe resident in a case where a puppy was dragged from a truck along a roadway. That dog was found alive and taken to the Galveston County Animal Resource Center.

Cute Alert: Meet Holly, the Lab up who needs home for holidays!

Awww...this adorable pup Holly needs a new home for the holidays,  She's loving and "mellow" and is a great, laid-back companion for the family. She's a brindle lab mix, approximately 7 months old.        

Happy birthday to Colo: Oldest gorilla in US turns 60

She is a mother of three, grandmother of 16, great-grandmother of 12 and great-great-grandmother of three. She recently had surgery to remove a malignant tumor, but doctors say she's doing well.

Obese cat covered in pounds of matted fur recovering in new home

Relatives of an 82-year-old Alzheimer’s patient were under the impression that only one beloved pet cat had to be looked after when the home was vacated, but a trip to check on the animal gave them quite a shock.

Meet Adriana, a sweet pup who needs a home for the holidays

This sweet pup Adriana needs a new home for the holidays,  She's affectionate, known as a "love-bug," and is great with kids and adults.  

Cute Alert: Peanut the Pup, up for adoption!

He's an enthusiastic, loveable companion who needs a good home.  Peanut, the pup is up for adoption.  

Remarkable bond between medically-fragile boy, rescued dog

Before she was rescued by a group named Golden Beginnings, Lexi the Golden Retriever only knew the feel of cold concrete.

Deer swims along Monterey Co. coast

A woman spotted a deer swimming off the Monterey County coast. 

Dog visits dying owner in hospital for closure

A man’s best friend got a little bit of closure as her 33-year-old owner died of a brain hemorrhage.

Holiday Pet Safety

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Obama makes final Thanksgiving turkey pardon

President Barack Obama is set to get the holiday mood started at the White House with the traditional pardoning of the national Thanksgiving turkey.

Nursing manatee calf and mom winter in Weeki Wachee

Temperatures are dropping during the evening hours, making the Bay Area waters frigid. Colder waters means manatees are looking for a warm spot for the winter.