Oldest no-kill shelter in Houston-area sues developer claiming it's flooding the shelters property

Special Pals Animal Shelter, a longstanding no-kill shelter on Greenhouse Road, faces a dire situation as flooding becomes a growing threat to the safety of its animals. The shelter, in operation for 40 years, points to neighboring Grand Oaks Village's construction work by Woodmere Development as the cause of the waterlogged mess.

Legally blind student defies odds, gets accepted into veterinarian school

A Texas student defied expectations by gaining acceptance into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born prematurely with limited vision, Faith Snapp sees her blindness not as a barrier but as a challenge to overcome.

PETA protesters disrupt Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show

PETA activists made a bold statement at Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show, storming the runway with slogans like "Animals aren't fabric" and "Viva Vegan Leather."

Caught on Camera: Daring rescue of injured dog trapped in northwest side bayou caught on video

Incredible rescue unfolds as 'Bayou,' a resilient pup trapped in White Oak Bayou, overcomes adversity with a heroic intervention, embarking on a journey to recovery and a hopeful future in Wisconsin.

Houston animal abuse: 18 dogs removed from deplorable living conditions

Houston Humane Society steps in to rescue 18 dogs from deplorable conditions, urgently seeking adopters and fosters to provide loving homes for the animals in need, as they face space constraints and aim to save more lives.

Children's book on rescuing heartworm positive dog
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A Houston couple shared their story about losing their beloved dog and saving another that's heartworm positive in a children's book. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more on the exclusive story.

70 coins pulled from white alligator's stomach in Nebraska

Last week, Thibodaux, a 36-year-old leucistic alligator at the Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, underwent a procedure to remove a stomach full of coins. Leucism is a condition that causes partial loss of all types of pigmentation.

Anti-aging drug for dogs in the works: Meet Boo, the 1st dog taking the pill

One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.

BARC, HPD deal with 2 horrific animal cruelty cases in as many days

Two dogs in the Houston area were treated by BARC after one was shot and the other had a collar embedded into their neck.

Two horrific animal cruelty cases, 1 dog shot
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Only on FOX, BARC and the Houston Police Department had to deal with two horrific cases of animal cruelty in as many days. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more details on the story.

Hawaiian cat lost during Maui wildfires reunited with family in Montana

After spending 100 days in the fire zone, the Maui Humane Society's Fire Task Force and trapping team were able to catch Mahina safely.

Houston zoo celebrates special first birthday!
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It's an extraordinary birthday this Valentine's Day! One year ago, Mr. Pickles, the Houston Zoo's nearly century-old tortoise, became a first-time father. His kids Dill, Gherkin, and Jalape�o hatched on Feb. 14, 2023. Zookeeper Mel Hodges gives us an update.

VIDEO: Mesmerizing Florida manatee does twirls for diver

A Florida manatee put on a beautiful show for a lucky diver who caught the whole interaction on video. 

Houston Humane Society free cat neutering event Fix Felix on Feb. 21

The Houston Humane Society will neuter hundreds of cats for free during its annual Fix Felix Event. Here's how to pre-register.