Chinese theme park sparks international backlash after forcing pig to bungee jump

A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.

K9 Jet, a former shelter dog, makes big drug bust

One K9 hasn’t even completed his first year on-duty and is already making big moves. 

Search underway for pet monkey that escaped during home burglary: Police

Police say Lilly, a Capuchin monkey who resides at the home located in the area of 19th Street and Sealy, escaped while the home was being burglarized.

Cross-eyed husky Jubilee finds forever home in New Jersey

Jubilee, a cross-eyed 4-year-old husky, has found her forever family in New Jersey after allegedly being deemed "unsellable" by a breeder.

Two horses die within two days at Santa Anita Park

Another racehorse died today after breaking an ankle at Santa Anita Park, one day after a 5-year-old gelding was euthanized afterfracturing his right front ankle at the Arcadia track.

Gelding euthanized after injury at Santa Anita Park; 40th horse death reported

A 5-year-old gelding has been euthanized after fracturing his right front ankle in a race at Santa Anita Park, the 40th horsedeath at the Arcadia track since December 2018.

Not easy being green: North Carolina dog births unique puppy

Experts said there’s a normal explanation for the puppy’s coloration — and no, he wasn’t exposed to any gamma rays.

'Extraordinary': Rare video shows 5 mountain lions together in California

“We shared the videos and photos with several of our wildlife biologists, and none of them could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Governor Newsom calls for California to be a no-kill state for animals in shelters within 5 years

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, as part of his budget proposal, he wants to spend $50 million on saving the lives of adoptable cats and dogs across the state, The Sacramento Bee reported.

Horse euthanized after it was found emaciated in Navasota

The Navasota community is upset when photos surfaced of an emaciated horse trapped with barbed wire around one of its legs. Other horses in the community are also in poor condition.

Stinky surprise: Skunk gets stuck in Mill Valley dryer vent

The homeowners said the skunk had been rambling under the house for a few days, before choosing the dryer vent as his exit route.

Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats

A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.