Harris County police K-9 named after Mattress Mack

A new K-9 is taking to the streets of Harris County to protect and serve, and he's named after Houston icon Mattress Mack.

Memphis Zoo says giant panda Le Le has died

His cause of death has yet to be determined as a medical investigation is pending, the zoo said.

Write your ex’s name in litter box for Valentine’s Day

An Ohio animal shelter is offering a unique way for people to get over their breakup pain for Valentine’s Day.

Men smuggled $5M worth of reptiles over 7 years, prosecutors say

Over a seven-year period, the smugglers reportedly shipped over 8,700 animals to Asia and sold them for a collective $5.13 million.

Ring doorbell captures puppy abuse in northwest Houston, animal rescued

A 3-month-old puppy is getting much needed TLC after a Ring doorbell camera captured the puppy being abused by its owner in Northwest Houston.

12 squirrel monkeys were stolen from Louisiana zoo, officials say

According to the Zoosiana, located in Broussard, the individual targeted facilities of smaller primates and specifically compromised the squirrel monkey exhibit.

Cow rescued after falling through 7-inch-thick ice in Colorado

Mountain View Fire Rescue said it was an unusual call for help and it took a team effort to pull the animal to safety.

Dallas Zoo: Timeline of suspicious events that police are investigating

A string of bizarre and possibly criminal incidents at the Dallas Zoo are making international headlines, with each one more puzzling than the last.

Asian small-clawed otters at the Houston Zoo
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Jamie Quirk, natural encounters keeper at the Houston Zoo, introduces us to the Asian small-clawed otters at the Houston Zoo.

Pasadena Animal Shelter still in need of help nearly a week after devastating tornado

The Pasadena Animal Shelter is in dire need of fosters. The shelter was destroyed during the tornadoes last week. Officials aren't sure if the facility will be able to be rebuilt.