Cats of the Weekend: Halo and Squeaker at Austin Animal Center
If you're looking for the purrfect bonded pair for your home, Halo and Squeaker may be the cats for you. The duo were owner-surrendered to the shelter and are perfect for an older home. Halo and Squeaker just want to cuddle and be showered with affection. Both are available for adoption at Austin Animal Center's cattery.
Animal shelter says puppy was run over, kicked by bystander
The Animal Foundation is seeking donations to help pay for his medical bills.
Dog of the Weekend: Gabi at Austin Animal Center
Two-year-old Gabi is waiting for someone to adopt her at Austin Animal Center. She is a cuddle bug that gets along with other dogs and it looking for a stable and loving home. AAC says Gabi can fit into many different family situations and has "really good calming energy". AAC is also hosting two events Saturday: the Unicorn Foster Adopter event and Clear the Crates, which is looking to adopt out 75 dogs that have been living in pop up crates due to lack of space.
India welcomes back cheetahs after 70 years
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the cats into their enclosure Saturday morning.
Animal neglect case against Burnet County official moves to different court
80 head were seized from Burnet County Commissioner Bill Wall's ranch near Bertram after the sheriff's office received complaints.
Suspicious slime trail leads German authorities to stash of giant African snails
German customs officials say a trail of slime led them to a stash of almost 100 giant African land snails and other items hidden inside bags at Duesseldorf Airport this month.
PAWS Shelter of Central Austin introduces 'Pet of the Week' Taco
Medical Program Manager Heather Dalby has more on a dog looking for a good home and November's Bone Appetit event.
Huge 8-foot alligator carries new hatchlings in Oklahoma: video
A video of an 8-foot alligator carrying its new hatchlings to water was recently shared on Facebook.
Deaf dog is adopted by Michigan teen with hearing loss — now they're 'inseparable'
A Michigan teen with hearing loss who rescued a deaf dog from a shelter wants others to know the importance of pet adoption.
Florida man accused of 'intentionally' starving dogs, drank liquid detergent to avoid jail
“What kind of sick, demented and cruel person does that to a helpless animal?”
Intake at Austin Animal Center restricted as shelter at overcapacity
Austin Animal Center says it has more than 700 animals at the shelter, many living in temporary pop-up crates due to space issues. It's holding a "Clear the Crates" event to help animals get adopted.
Australian man killed by kangaroo, first fatal attack in over 85 years
Police later shot, killed kangaroo after it prevented paramedics from reaching man.
Woman finds raccoon hanging out in hammock outside her Pennsylvania home
Forget sleeping in a tree — one intrepid raccoon in Pennsylvania decided to make itself at home by lounging in a woman's hammock.
The Queen’s corgis to be taken in reportedly by Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson
With the queen’s passing came public concern over who will care for the four beloved dogs she left behind when she died last week at the age of 96.
Watch: Great Pyrenees won’t drop weapon despite desperate pleas from dog-walker
Video shows the dog-walker begging Theo to drop what turned out to be a knife, but the Great Pyrenees casually declines.
Cat of the Weekend: Quail at Austin Pets Alive
Meet Quail, FOX 7 Austin's Cat of the Weekend. This 10-year-old friendly feline has really flexible wrists, meaning sometimes she'll even walk on the top of her paws. Quail likes people of all ages and would love any home where she is showered with love and affection. She is available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive!.
Alabama vs Texas: Longhorn strolls down road before game
Saturday's game was a highly anticipated matchup between the No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Longhorns, marking the first time the two teams have played against each other in Austin in a century.
Rescued dog reunites with family after being lost for nearly 2 years
A family was reunited with their sweet dog was rescued by the Houston SPCA. The family said they had been searching for him for nearly two years after he slipped out of their yard.
Dog of the Weekend: Isabelle at Austin Pets Alive
This weekend's pup is friendly five-year-old Isabelle, who was recently featured as Austin FC's honorary mascot at their home game vs Portland. She's great with people, loves pets and would be best in a home where she is the only dog. She is available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive. APA will also be celebrating its no-kill anniversary on October 11.
WATCH: Florida man finds snake hitching a ride on windshield while driving home
A Florida man unknowingly picked up a slithery hitchhiker on his way home from work.