Pebbles, the world’s oldest dog, dies at 22

Pebbles, a toy fox terrier from Taylors, South Carolina, died on Oct. 3 — five months shy of her 23rd birthday.

How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation

Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.

Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish

The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.

Fat Bear Week 2022: Meet this year's chunky challengers competing for the top spot

Bears are preparing for hibernation, and the public gets to judge a chosen sleuth of bears who have been packing on the pounds for this year's Fat Bear Week competition.

BARC spays 1-year-old dog, only to euthanize her the next day

BARC Houston's animal shelter says it must spay and neuter dogs and cats before putting them up for adoption. But when behavior issues are noted, those animals still don't make it out alive.

Houston fifth grader catches record breaking 8-foot alligator gar: video
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10-year-old Emily possibly broke a junior state record after she caught an 8-foot alligator gar while fishing with her dad. (Video courtesy of Storyful)

Florida flamingos ride out Hurricane Ian in bathroom

As Hurricane Ian came ashore Wednesday, millions of Floridians either evacuated or hunkered down at home. That included some of St. Petersburg’s most famous feathered friends.

Sugar Land animal shelter euthanized nearly 40 animals without authorization

The Sugar Land animal shelter manager resigned after an investigation revealed over 38 dogs and cats were euthanized without authorization.

Nearly 20 horses killed following barn fire in northeast Houston

Officials say six horses managed to survive but about 15-20 were killed as a result of the fire and a firefighter was also injured after he was kicked by one of the animals.