Long-time volunteers say Harris Co. Animal Shelter Interim Director's claims are false, dogs paying the price
FOX 26 spoke with one long-term volunteer at Harris County Pets shelter who says the interim director's claims are false, and pets are paying the price.
FOX 26 spoke with one long-term volunteer at Harris County Pets shelter who says the interim director's claims are false, and pets are paying the price.
Animal cruelty reported at home in Harris County, multiple dogs severely neglected
The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable reported multiple animals were found neglected and abandoned at a residence in northeast Harris County.
The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable reported multiple animals were found neglected and abandoned at a residence in northeast Harris County.
Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Photos: Flying squirrel found swimming inside Virginia couple’s toilet
Now that’s not something you see every day.
Now that’s not something you see every day.
Shark photobombs a shot by leaping into the air behind an unwitting surfer
Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.
Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.
After being surrendered to shelter, 19-year-old dog showered with love by best friends
Annie, a 19-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is crossing off a bucket list of adventures in her last days at a loving foster home — thanks to two best friends and roommates.
Annie, a 19-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is crossing off a bucket list of adventures in her last days at a loving foster home — thanks to two best friends and roommates.
2 small dogs mauled to death, another severely injured while in the care of residential pet sitter
One pet owner took her dog to a pet sitter, however, five days later, that dog had to undergo reconstructive surgery.
One pet owner took her dog to a pet sitter, however, five days later, that dog had to undergo reconstructive surgery.
Dead spiders successfully turned into creepy claw machines, experiment shows
Researchers said the dead spider mechanical grippers were able to lift more than 130% of their own body weight.
Researchers said the dead spider mechanical grippers were able to lift more than 130% of their own body weight.
Halloween can be fun for your family pet, but can also be scary, dangerous
"Your pets are part of your family, and you want to make sure they're safe," said. Kat Gibson, Assistant Manager at Pets Supplies Plus Braes Heights.
"Your pets are part of your family, and you want to make sure they're safe," said. Kat Gibson, Assistant Manager at Pets Supplies Plus Braes Heights.
Now hiring: Your social media-savvy dog could earn up to $10K as ‘chief fluff officer’
“The hired Chief ‘Fluff’ dog should be comfortable showing off their best poses, sassy struts, tail wags, tricks and expressions," the company says.
“The hired Chief ‘Fluff’ dog should be comfortable showing off their best poses, sassy struts, tail wags, tricks and expressions," the company says.
County animal shelter puts out euthanasia list due to record number of dogs, animal advocates concerned
All dogs want the same thing: to have a home and to be with someone that can care for them.
All dogs want the same thing: to have a home and to be with someone that can care for them.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows bison charging woman who got too close to herd at Texas state park
“He rammed my back, gored me and threw me into a mesquite bush where I laid for 50 minutes until help arrived," the woman said.
“He rammed my back, gored me and threw me into a mesquite bush where I laid for 50 minutes until help arrived," the woman said.
Dog shot 10 times with pellet gun in backyard of Kingwood home, owner says he was targeted
The Precinct 2 Animal Cruelty Task Force is investigating the shooting death of the standard poodle named Mitchell.
The Precinct 2 Animal Cruelty Task Force is investigating the shooting death of the standard poodle named Mitchell.
Monkey at zoo injured, undergoes surgery after bottle thrown into enclosure
"It is never okay to throw objects in an animal’s enclosure," officials posted on Facebook.
"It is never okay to throw objects in an animal’s enclosure," officials posted on Facebook.
UK woman flies 7,000 miles to Hawaii to scatter pet hamster’s ashes
Lisa Murray-Lang said her pet hamster, Spud, loved “traveling” during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Lisa Murray-Lang said her pet hamster, Spud, loved “traveling” during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Bear mauls 10-year-old boy in grandparents’ backyard in Connecticut
“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the bear’s mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn,” the boy’s grandfather told a local news outlet.
“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the bear’s mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn,” the boy’s grandfather told a local news outlet.
Helen, world’s second oldest gorilla, dies at 64
The Louisville Zoo said caregivers had to euthanize the gorilla after her health started declining due to age.
The Louisville Zoo said caregivers had to euthanize the gorilla after her health started declining due to age.
Houston woman says her 7-year-old dog died just hours after being groomed at popular pet store
According to vet records, the pitbull mix named Dolce got a clean bill of health last August. Yet, three weeks later, she would be dead.
According to vet records, the pitbull mix named Dolce got a clean bill of health last August. Yet, three weeks later, she would be dead.