Several SoCal rescues featured at this year's 'Puppy Bowl'

In what other football game could you have a player disqualified for excessive napping, or be penalized for “field bathroom use," let alone adopt one of the players to take home!

U.S. states join global push to ban animal-tested cosmetics

A growing number of U.S. states are considering banning the sale or import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals.

Police: Man stabbed aunt's dog to death, chainsawed in half

Jonathan Maxey Bulluck Jr., 23, was charged with stealing and beating a dog named Tigger, who police say Bulluck stabbed to death and used a chain saw to cut in half.

Red panda cubs get clean bill of health at Perth Zoo

Red pandas, which are native to the Himalayan Mountains, are considered endangered. Two cubs were born at the Perth Zoo in December and are doing well.

$10,000 reward offered after family dog found beheaded in their backyard

A Facebook page called Justice for Trouble has been started to bring awareness to animal cruelty and to provide updates on Trouble's case. 

Man buys $6M Super Bowl ad to thank veterinarians who saved his dog’s life

After Scout was given a month to live due to an aggressive form of cancer, his owner purchased a Super Bowl ad to thank the veterinarians who saved the dog.

U.S. looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.

Arizona Humane Society: Several cases of distemper confirmed in the Valley

Officials with the Arizona Humane Society have issued a warning to pet owners, as there are several confirmed cases of Distemper in the Valley.

Virginia Beach animal shelter removes almost 9 pounds of matted fur from Shih Tzu

An animal shelter in Virginia Beach, Virginia, gave one of its newest residents a much-needed makeover after it came to them with nearly nine pounds of matted fur.