Officials grant Los Angeles girl’s request to keep unicorn

Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Los Angeles County have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.

Made in Arizona: Mesa-based company makes healthy treats for birds
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People like to keep birds as pets, but often, they don't realize what birds need to stay healthy. One Arizona woman started doing her own research making her own food for birds, and eventually she turned it into a business. In tonight's Made in Arizona, we're checking out Christine's Chop Shop.

Mountain lion drags dog from Sonoma County home: Video

A mountain lion was euthanized last weekend after terrorizing a Sonoma County home. The lion dragged the dog outside, then returned a day later and killed two goats, the homeowner said.

Clearwater PD: Florida man had sex with dog in front of people; damaged church property, mailbox

An Orlando man was in Clearwater where he had sex with a goldendoodle in front of adults and a child, damaged a nativity display at a nearby church, and tried to steal a vehicle, police said.

Coyote attacks toddler outside Woodland Hills home

A toddler was bitten by a coyote in Woodland Hills. Experts say the attack could be related to people feeding coyotes in the area.

Mom fights off raccoon attacking young daughter waiting for school bus

The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.

Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal

Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.

Population increase for endangered red squirrels in Arizona

The latest survey shows another increase in the population of the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel in the Pinaleno Mountains of southeastern Arizona, according to authorities.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control in east valley reopens after distemper outbreak

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control has reopened its East Valley shelter and now the agency hopes it can empty it out. Now through Dec. 11, Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring all adoption fees at all Maricopa County Animal Care and Control shelters.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control reopens East Valley shelter following distemper outbreak
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Maricopa County Animal Care and Control has reopened its East Valley shelter and now the agency hopes it can empty it out. Now through Dec. 11, Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring all adoption fees at all Maricopa County Animal Care and Control shelters. The east valley shelter closed at the end of October after experiencing a distemper outbreak.

Cows on the loose! Cattle trailer crashes on Loop 101 in Glendale

The vehicle had crashed into the median near the Glendale Avenue exit, and during the commotion, the gate to the trailer popped open and freed the cows.

What's the real 'Cocaine Bear' story?

If you want facts, here's what we know about the real-life story of “Cocaine Bear.”