Animals

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.

Texas is now one of the hardest-hit states for canine influenza. Basically, canine influenza is the doggie version of human flu. Symptoms are very similar including fever, cough, and runny nose. The dog's appetite also will most likely diminish.

Coyotes can also be lethal to livestock and pets. They have been clocked at over 35 miles an hour by ranchers in Texas. A 30-pound coyote can kill a 200-pound buck. While wolves were hunted out of many livestock-producing areas, coyotes have persisted.

The Carden Circus is bringing their awesome circus to San Angelo with two great shows on Wed, November 16th in the Spur Arena! Get your tickets now and save!!

Horseshoes are a symbol of good luck around the world. For horse lovers, these ordinary pieces of metal are more than just good luck charms. They are a tool to protect and enhance a horse's feet and hooves. Horse Kicks wants to elevate the ordinary horseshoe into something more.

The death of a delivery driver in Missouri allegedly due to vicious dog attacks has inspired some questions. Can you be criminally convicted if your dog hurts or kills in Texas? Here are the facts.

It is a proven fact that Texas has more species of skunk than any other state. Maybe that's why there are so many weird skunk laws in Texas.