The beloved banana slug becomes California’s official state slug
You’ve probably beheld a bright yellow banana slug on a hike in the Santa Cruz...
Police: No cruelty, neglect signs found in death of Pleasanton dog from heat stroke
PLEASANTON — A police investigation has determined there were no signs of animal cruelty or...
Dog trapped on Pleasanton balcony dies in heat
PLEASANTON — Authorities were investigating the death of a dog Tuesday from apparent heat stroke...
Is a Los Gatos cat’s lack of purring a sign of its upbringing or something else?
DEAR JOAN: I have a 1-year-old male feral cat. He is very affectionate with me,...
Would Bay Area residents consider cloning their pets?
A rising number of owners across the U.S are taking advantage of a 21st century...
10-foot python found during Bay Area sideshow bust
SAN FRANCISCO — A 10-foot-long python was discovered in a vehicle during a bust of...
Animal Life: Can San Jose cat ever trust his litter box again?
DEAR JOAN: We have a 1-year-old male kitten and a 5-year-old female cat. They don’t...
Oakland Zoo to close 35-year-old elephant exhibit this fall: ‘I applaud’ them, zoo association president says
Oakland lost the Raiders and the Warriors. The A’s are leaving this fall. Next to...
Can anything be done about a Walnut Creek cat that aims too high in the litter box?
DEAR JOAN: We have two cats, a brother and sister about 2½ years old. Both seem...
Three white squirrels spotted in Los Altos; what does the future hold for them?
DEAR JOAN: While walking near a dry stream bed one recent morning, we saw three small...