Video: San Jose K-9 bites man’s throat for 1 minute re-igniting police dog concerns

Unlike other use-of-force options, police dogs can be unpredictable, often leading to devastating injuries regardless of what a person has done. In Anthony Paredes’ case, his injuries were nearly fatal, requiring two weeks in a hospital.

Houston's stray animal overpopulation getting worse, becoming serious public problem

"The only way you're going to fix it, is admit you've got a problem," said State Senator John Whitmire. "If you keep saying, 'oh, we're working on it,' it will never get fixed."

BARC taking in fewer animals, but euthanizing more of them

This past May, BARC took in 1,647 dogs and cats, 237 of them were euthanized. Last month, BARC took in 1,414 dogs and cats. 247 were euthanized.

Five puppies found dead in Houston backyard: officials

Eight puppies and their canine mom went into various stage of heat distress after being left outside in a West Houston backyard, officials said.

Dog saves owner after 70-foot fall off Tahoe cliff

A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.

Meet Conroe's Monte the Singing Donkey: Videos of tunes winning fans online

Have you ever heard a donkey sing? Monte the Singing Donkey from Conroe has garnered hundreds of thousands of fans on TikTok with his tunes.

VIDEO: Chicken takes ride on boogie board over West Virginia floodwaters

A chicken was caught on camera taking a brief journey on a boogie board after residential areas of Tornado, West Virginia, were flooded after a storm.

Drugged driver chokes police dog during stop in Fauquier County: police

A drugged driver suspected of carjacking was arrested after he choked a police dog during a traffic stop in Fauquier County, police say.

The good news behind the recent shark sightings

Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.

Exotic animal spotted running near Houston highway

It's wild kingdom in Houston! The other day it was a cow seeking shelter on a Houston lawn from the heat. Now, it's a different kind of animal spotted running near a Houston highway!

Several dog treats recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.

Cat caught after weeks on the run at Boston airport

A pet cat (perhaps appropriately named Rowdy) dodged airport workers, airline personnel and animal experts for about three weeks after escaping from a pet carrier at Boston's Logan International Airport. She was finally caught.

Veterinarians grappling with national pet blood shortage

BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.

18-hour fight for her life: Arizona woman recalls clinging to tree with her dog until being rescued

An Arizona woman was stuck in a canal near Yuma for 18 hours after she tried to rescue her dog who fell in. Now just over a month later, she's giving an update on how she and her dog are doing and thanking the man she says saved their lives.