Not easy being green: North Carolina dog births unique puppy

Experts said there’s a normal explanation for the puppy’s coloration — and no, he wasn’t exposed to any gamma rays.

'Extraordinary': Rare video shows 5 mountain lions together in California

“We shared the videos and photos with several of our wildlife biologists, and none of them could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Governor Newsom calls for California to be a no-kill state for animals in shelters within 5 years

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, as part of his budget proposal, he wants to spend $50 million on saving the lives of adoptable cats and dogs across the state, The Sacramento Bee reported.

Horse euthanized after it was found emaciated in Navasota

The Navasota community is upset when photos surfaced of an emaciated horse trapped with barbed wire around one of its legs. Other horses in the community are also in poor condition.

Golfers beat baby opossum with clubs, leaving animal blind, rescuers say

A wildlife rehab center in South Carolina says golfers beat a baby opossum with golf clubs, leaving the 2-pound animal blind and with a broken jaw.

Community finds solace, healing at Burlington County cat lounge

Palmyra's PURRsonal Space Cat Lounge is billed as a “place to escape” while enjoying purrs and playtime with adoptable cats.

Officials: 2 'terrified' cats found inside plastic bags along Pa. road

A local animal shelter says two “terrified” cats were found inside separate plastic bags that were tied shut along a Pennsylvania road.

NJ man gets 9 months in death of dog left out in sweltering heat

Jonathon Correa was indicted on animal cruelty charges after he left his dog outside in sweltering temperatures for several hours, resulting in the dog's death.

Man gets 1 year in jail in dog’s shooting death

Justin Chipman, 24, was sentenced to one year in prison for his role in the shooting death of another man’s dog.

Stinky surprise: Skunk gets stuck in Mill Valley dryer vent

The homeowners said the skunk had been rambling under the house for a few days, before choosing the dryer vent as his exit route.