Animals

Since the public learned about the euthanasia of Gunner, a nearly 13-year-old dog, within 24 hours of his arrival at Denton’s animal shelter last week, people all over the world have been sharing their anger — and some threats — with city officials.

On Wednesday morning, Gilcrease posted on the Nextdoor social media site and in a Facebook group saying that Gunner had been missing for 12 hours. A commenter shared a photo of Gunner at Denton’s Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center.

Texas wildlife experts say hunting the birds is important for population control — and they have some tips before you get out in the field.

Nothing was amiss at SeaQuest Fort Worth during visits by city animal control staff after PETA alleged abuse and neglect, according to a city official.

The zoo has successfully hatched two new gharial crocodiles. Four crocodiles were hatched last summer. The Fort Worth Zoo the first in North America to successfully repeat the gharial breeding process.

City council members agreed Wednesday to pump the brakes on completely banning horse-drawn carriages in Dallas to get more public opinion and data on carriage operations.

A Dallas group opposing horse carriages says they should be banned before horses or humans get hurt. Operators say a ban would put them out of business.

Dallas Animal Services opens Doggy Daycation program to the public as they continue to face overcapacity.

Texas is already breaking heat records this year, and if you're feeling the heat, so are your pets.

Recent raids of cockfighting rings in Texas – including two busts last weekend that led to dozens of arrests – have animal welfare groups pressing for new laws that would ban the shipping of birds used in these fights over regular mail.

Dallas Animal Services had 420 dogs sharing 300 kennels with its capacity at 140%.

Members of Dallas' Quality of Life, Arts and Culture committee questioned whether horses used to pull carriages are being treated humanely and if the historical, tourism-driven mode of getting around still has a place on Dallas roads.