Animals

Seeing one whale shark is a rare occurrence in the Gulf of Mexico, but seeing TWO? That's a once-in-a-lifetime experience for residents of Destin, Florida.

A viral video is showing the effects of leaving a hose running with a curious dog. Experts warn leaving your dog with a sprinkler also could be harmful.

The otter's alleged offenses include chomping surfboards with her sharp teeth and even trying to swim away with one of the boards.

The worst part about the Northern Snakehead is that it can live out of water for up to three days. They are dangerous to humans and can completely disrupt the natural environment wherever they are introduced. This fish can lay up to 15 thousand eggs at a time and spawn up to five times a year.

It is devastating to see someone's pet hurt. It can ruin my whole day when I see a pet dead by the side of the road. I can only imagine some child is waiting for their pet to come home.

I understand your desire to ride across this beautiful country on horseback. What a way to experience what our forefathers experienced as they spread out across this continent dedicated to taming a wild land.

Hitting an animal while driving can be a frightening and dangerous experience, whether it's a deer or a squirrel.

Snakebites are a real problem for pets in Texas. Immediate treatment can be the key to survival for a pet bitten by a dangerous snake. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't recognize the signs of a bite until it is too late.

We have all seen those heart-rendering commercials on television, asking for donations to save animals at risk. The images are graphic and horrendous. Animal cruelty can occur anywhere. That's why Texas law has made it illegal for pet owners to leave their animals outside in extreme weather, including temperatures below 32 degrees.

Let's face it. San Angelo has a dog problem. Wild and vicious dogs are attacking people and livestock. Some of these dogs are running wild in packs. Some of these dogs, like the one shot and killed while attacking a man in the 3300 block of Oxford Drive Tuesday, are family pets.