Venomous snake bites dog at Connecticut state park, prompting risky mountaintop rescue
The terrain was extremely treacherous as responders rushed to the scene to provide the dog with urgent medical attention.
Adopt Pumba at Austin Pets Alive!
Pumba is a friendly pup looking for his forever home! He is available for adoption from Austin Pets Alive!
How to keep pets safe this summer
With temperatures in the upper 90s, it can be dangerous for pets. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera asked experts for some tips to keep our furry friends safe.
Pet of the Week: Velvet from APA!
Velvet is a 2-year-old chill dog who likes to cuddle. She's not a huge fan of cats, but she's great with kids. She's at Austin Pets Alive! hoping to find her forever home.
Expedition spots only 6 to 8 vaquita porpoises, the most endangered marine mammal
Experts believe the reason a small number of these marine mammals were seen is due to the animals likely moving to a different location outside of their natural habitat.
The Great Escape: Camels break loose at Ohio amusement park
An Ohio amusement park had to figure out how to corral two camels that broke out of their enclosure at the park’s petting zoo.
Rare intersex kitten defies feline genetics, surprises vets at Oregon shelter
“It was like spotting a unicorn," Clinic Manager Bailey Shelton said.
Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.
Lawsuit against new luxury airline for dogs dismissed
A lawsuit involving a new luxury airline designed for dogs has been settled just days after the company’s inaugural flight.
Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'
A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.
Watch: Runaway bull flips woman, injures 3 at Oregon rodeo
The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.
New luxury airline for dogs faces lawsuit shortly after its first flight
A brand-new luxury airline designed for dogs was recently sued mere days after its inaugural flight.
Pet of the Weekend: Samba
FOX 7 Austin's Adaleigh Rowe caught up with a spokesperson with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to talk about Samba.
Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo
As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.
Popular Florida beach closes after woman loses part of her arm, teens injured in back-to-back shark attacks
One woman lost the lower left part of her arm and two teenagers were injured following one of the shark attacks.
Watch: Vermont bear rescued after weeks-long ordeal with head stuck in bucket
For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.
Austin Pets Alive! employees vote to form largest animal shelter union in nation
Organizers announced that employees of Austin Pets Alive! have voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union.
Pet of the Week: Adopt Robinhood!
Robinhood, from Pflugerville Animal Shelter, is an 8-year-old mix who is a very loving good boy. He's great with kids, good in crowds and loves belly rubs.
VIDEO: Texas officials move 12-foot alligator using grapple truck
The City of Mont Belvieu Public Works crew used their grapple truck to assist Animal Control in removing a 12 ft. gator from a ditch.
Video of cat on fire prompts major pet rescue; 7 puppies and 2 dogs rescued
A heartbreaking video of a kitten on fire has triggered a significant animal rescue operation. Authorities discovered and saved nine dogs, including seven puppies, from appalling conditions at the same location.