Bill requiring adequate shelter for dogs in Texas advances again

The new proposal, like its predecessor, would amend the health and safety code to make the unlawful restraint of a dog a criminal offense — and more clearly outline proper treatment.

Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.

US bans swimming with Hawaii's protected spinner dolphins

The new rule Tuesday is meant to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.

Singapore zoo: Panda father celebrates gender reveal party

Keepers at a Singapore zoo have confirmed that the first panda cub to be born there is a male, and they enlisted the help of proud dad Kai Kai to help spread the word.

Animals that survived Hurricane Ida now available for adoption in Houston

Houston rescue teams are coming together to evacuate animals stuck in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana. Others are taking food and supplies to pets and livestock still in the state.

Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida

A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.

More than 130 pets from Louisiana arrived at Houston SPCA in preparation for Hurricane Ida

The Houston SPCA says each pet was given individual vet exams before arriving in Houston and some will be taken to shelters in San Antonio and Austin, respectively. The pets in Houston will be up for adoption on Monday.

Woman finds home trashed by pair of cows who broke in

Chelsea Hingston, who lives in Tasmania, came home to find her two cows inside her home after having trashed the place.

Breaching dolphins treat paddleboarders to up-close show

Paddleboarders in southern England got a surprise when a pod of dolphins started breaching only a few yards away.

Founder of horse rescue, 14 animals on the verge of being on the street

“I don’t know where I’m going to go. I don’t have a big enough trailer and a big enough truck to put them in,” Rogers said. “They’re my life they’re my purpose I’m here to help them.”