Texas man finds his dog in rubble after tornado destroyed his home

A Texas man whose home was destroyed by this weekend's tornadoes got a much-needed pick-me-up when he found his dogs OK in the rubble.

Woman hurls small dog at boyfriend in shocking video

California police are looking for a woman who was caught on tape (above) throwing a small dog by its tail onto pavement.

Wayward elephant seal tries to cross Highway 37

Crews are trying to corral a wayward elephant seal on a roadway near Sears Point.

Biologists say monkey population spreading in Florida

A population of monkeys native to Asia appears to be spreading in central Florida, according to researchers.

Dog poisoned to death on Barton Creek Greenbelt

A woman said her two and a half year old lab mix ingested what a veterinarian believes was chicken laced with rat poison while on the Barton Creek Greenbelt.

Dog killed in police-involved shooting at Northeast DC home

D.C. police are investigating an officer’s shooting that left a family's dog dead. The shooting took place at a home in the 1700 block of Montello Avenue in Northeast D.C. nearby Gallaudet University.

Goat hops in manger at living nativity scene in Dallas

Things went a little differently than planned recently at a living nativity scene at a Dallas church.

Baby sea otter and mom capture hearts everywhere

A wild baby sea otter was born this week in the Great Tide Pool of the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California and the mother and baby pair are stealing hearts across the globe.

Kitten survives close call with trash compactor

Workers at a Sacramento area recycling plant made an unexpected discovery and it came just in the nick of time.

Pet Lemur Stolen from Family

A family pleads for their kidnapped furry family member to be returned home safely this holiday season, and is offering a monetary reward to his rescuer. 

Needed: people to hug and play with puppies

Dog lovers, buckle in. One Bay Area nonprofit is offering a wonderland of roly poly playmates.

One puppy, some presents recovered after Grinch steals family's Christmas

A Pasco County family is dealing with a real-life Grinch who stole four puppies and all their presents under their Christmas tree. Tthe family believes the thief is someone they were trying to help. Brianna Rodriguez, who is seven months pregnant, said a family friend had fallen on hard times and asked she and her fiance' to help him. "We, especially it being the Christmas season, gave him a...