Pet of the Week: Eliza from PAWS

Eliza is a 6-month-old girl who came in as a stray and likes to hide. Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) says she loves other dogs, and they help give her the confidence she needs to come out and play.

Pet of the Weekend: Robin Goodfellow at Austin Pets Alive

Robin Goodfellow is a one-year-old Dutch shepherd, a real sweetheart who makes friends with ease. He walks a little funny due to a lameness in his left leg and no control over his tail, but he doesn't let that stop him from exploring and learning about everything around him. He's available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive's Town Lake Adoption Center.

Scientists find signs of Alzheimer's in dolphin brains

In total, 22 dolphin brains were studied in which researchers noted that the animals presented alterations in their brain chemistry, changes most commonly found in humans who have Alzheimer's.

Dog of the Weekend: Sadie at WCRAS

Sadie is just shy of her ninth birthday and looking for a home for the holidays at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. WCRAS says she is easy to walk on a leash and seems friendly with other dogs. An Adoption Angel has also paid her adoption fee for the lucky family that takes her in.