BARC offering reduced adoption fees until Halloween, find your 'boo'

BARC is offering spooktacular deals for pet lovers this week to help you find your "boo" as the shelter faces critical capacity levels.

Dog attacks 2 students, bus driver
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A dog attack that occurred on a school bus has parents concerned. The dog made its way onto the Aldine ISD bus on Wednesday morning, biting two students and the bus driver, sending all three to the hospital. FOX 26's Abigail Dye has more about how the kids are doing and spoke to the sixth grader who filmed the video.

Houston SPCA rescues dog after owner throws weights pet, then repeatedly hits animal

The Houston SPCA rescued a dog from a home in Waller County after an owner was caught on camera abusing the dog, throwing a weight at it and repeatedly hitting the animal.

Owner throws weights at dog
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*WARNING*: This video may contain graphic content. The Houston SPCA rescued a dog from a home in Waller County after an owner was caught on camera abusing the dog, throwing a weight at it, and repeatedly hitting the animal. (Video courtesy of Houston SPCA)

Singer Bret Michaels adopts heroic husky also bearing rock star's name

Rock star Bret Michaels adopted a heroic dog that shared his name, making headlines after the dog donated life-saving blood to a severely anemic kitten in Nebraska.

Beluga whale scares kid with 'friendly' face
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A toddler in China had a great time making friends with a playful Beluga whale until the whale made a "friendly" face.

Houston ranked Top 20 Rattiest Cities in the US, Orkin study says

Houstonians, be sure to keep a look out for rats as the city has been ranked in the Top 20 Rattiest Cities to live in, according to Orkin, moving up 10 spots from last year.

Puppies and Plumbers to benefit Houston Pets Alive
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Houston plumbers are hoping you'll help make their pipe dream a reality. John Moore Services wants to raise a lot of money for Houston Pets Alive.

How to stop squirrels and other animals from eating your pumpkins

From store-bought animal repellents to DIY deterrents, there are several remedies you can try in order to keep critters away from your Halloween and fall decorations.

Truck hauling cattle overturns in Connecticut, killing a third of herd

In a recent incident, a trailer transporting 44 dairy cattle from Maine to Ohio overturned while exiting I-84 in Newton, Connecticut.

Small alligator seen in Deerbrook Village, residents warned to keep watch

Montgomery County officials are called out to Deerbrook Village after residents report an alligator roaming the streets. First responders were unable to capture the animal.

Nevada dog shot in chest, makes remarkable recovery

Veterinarians identified an open wound near his ear canal, which was revealed to be a bullet wound.

Giraffe crushes car windshield
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A friendly giraffe made a big crash while trying to make new friends at a wildlife center after falling through a car windshield.