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Mar 9, 2013 at 11:24 AM
California officials are searching for new homes for 36 Chihuahuas that were seized from two residences.
Feb 12, 2013 at 8:45 AM
It may sound like a West Side Story-style love story, but some dogs love big cats. Cheetahs are the fastest mammals in the world, but they also are the world's biggest scaredy-cats - so much so that they don't breed easily and are in danger of going extinct.
Dec 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM
The friendly baby bobcat was only a few weeks old and had burned paws and infected eyes when fire crews found her in August while battling a 75,000-acre fire in the Plumas National Forest. They named her Chips, after the wildfire.
Nov 21, 2012 at 6:46 PM
As a Bakersfield woman recovers from severe dog bites, neighbors in her mobile home park question who is responsible for responding to dangerous animals.
Nov 21, 2012 at 6:47 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As a Bakersfield woman recovers from severe dog bites, neighbors in her mobile home park question who is responsible for responding to dangerous animals.

The attack happened in the Pioneer Pines park,...
Nov 13, 2012 at 1:44 PM
In one of her first official acts, Kern County's new Animal Control Director outlined her complaints about the animal shelter.
Oct 14, 2012 at 11:21 AM
The congregation of dogs, cats and potential pet owners marked what was just another in a long list of special events orchestrated throughout the year by Kern County Animal Control to compete in the ASPCA Rachel Ray 100K Challenge.
Sep 14, 2012 at 3:53 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Attention football fans: Adopt a furry friend this weekend for free.

The Kern County Animal Shelter, 201 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., will waive adoption fees 2-7 p.m. Sunday for people wearing their favorite...
Sep 14, 2012 at 3:53 PM
The Kern County Animal Shelter, 201 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., will waive adoption fees 2-7 p.m. Sunday for people wearing their favorite team's jersey. Adopted dogs and cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
Sep 10, 2012 at 6:48 PM
A northwest Bakersfield neighborhood is on edge after a pit bull attack on Friday.
Sep 10, 2012 at 7:32 PM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A northwest Bakersfield neighborhood is on edge after a pit bull attack on Friday.

It was around noon when Terry McEvoy said his wife heard a noise at the front door of the couple's Great Country Drive...
Aug 29, 2012 at 12:47 PM
A transplant from Los Angeles will take over as head of Kern County Animal Control.
Aug 29, 2012 at 7:50 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A transplant from Los Angeles will take over as head of Kern County Animal Control.

Jen Woodard, chief of the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center and Spay/Neuter Clinic in Los Angeles, was appointed by...
Jul 12, 2012 at 3:31 PM
The city of Bakersfield has a new proposal to continue its animal shelter partnership with Kern County.
Jun 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Bakersfield officials say analysis of the cost of running the animal shelter alone led to their last-minute offer to save their partnership with the county.