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Hopes raised for survival of rare Sierra Nevada red fox

A rare Sierra Nevada red fox has been located in the Stanislaus National Forest near Sonora Pass, confirming the animal continues to live in a region where it has been considered extinct for a century.

Sacto 9-1-1: Yolo County sheriff seeking dog that bit teen

The Yolo County Sheriff’s Department’s Animal Services Section is attempting to find a dog that bit a juvenile in West Sacramento on Saturday.

UC Davis vet hospital director asks for review of animal handling policy after Cal Expo incident

The director of the University of California Davis veterinary teaching hospital is calling for a review of the animal handling policy following the killing of a cow at the California State Fair on Tuesday.

Man faces charges in Tahoe bear cub’s death

California Department of Fish and Game officials said John Wilkinson of Tahoma is accused of shooting the animal in the neck May 21 and leaving its body in a ditch.

Wounded sea lion now living large at Vallejo’s Six Flags

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Recovered from gunshot, sea lion makes his Six Flags debut

The Sacramento River sea lion allegedly shot in the face by an angry fisherman in November will have his formal “coming out” on Friday at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. The California sea lion, nicknamed Sgt

Sacramento city, county pet owners granted amnesty for pet licensing

In an effort to get owners to license their pets, Sacramento County Animal Care and the city of Sacramento Animal Care Services have announced a pet amnesty period. The late license penalty fee of $100 will be removed through June 30

Easter miracle: Baby ducklings rescued from Elk Grove storm drain

Sacramento Animal Control officials were busy Easter morning, rescuing eight baby ducklings who accidently found themselves in an Elk Grove storm drain.

Tony The Tiger Rescued From SF Zoo Moat

A Siberian tiger at the San Francisco Zoo is back on exhibit after officials were forced to sedate the animal to remove it from a moat where it had spent four nights.

Elk Grove PD: Man uses pit bull in vehicle-theft attempts

A man was arrested after police said he used his dog in an attempt to steal two vehicles in Elk Grove, police said today.