Adorable Mini Horse; Goats Kept Behind Jail; Former Firefighter Sentenced for Beating Dog: All in Calif.

Interesting animals from all over California made headlines the last few weeks. Find some inspiration in our story about a rare pacemaker surgery performed on a Tasmanian devil, and the rescue of an adorable mini horse. Watch as officials try to corral a lively herd of rogue goats in Northern California.

Educate yourself on what do if you discover a wayward pinniped, and the likely reasons behind the mass sea lion strandings along the California coastline the last few years.

Some of the animal photos are amazing (and darling). Some of our stories may make you cry.

Adorable, And Resilient, Mini Horse Found in Riverside: VIDEO

• Found: Miniature Horse. Location: Riverside. Wanted: Owner.

Sheriff's Office Keeping Herd of Rogue Goats Behind Santa Rita Jail

• Officials are seeking the goats' owner.

Police Comfort Distressed Baby Sea Lion Discovered Near Stairwell

• The adorable wayward pinniped reportedly tried to warm itself next to the officers.

Former Santa Clara Firefighter Sentenced For Beating Dog To Death

• A Napa man was sentenced to 210 days in the County Jail and three years' probation for the abuse and subsequent beating death of his dog.

Father of California Condor Population Healthy, Flying High in the Wild

• A recent check-up on AC-4, who was released into the wild in fall 2015 after 30 years at the San Diego Zoo, found him in excellent health.

Zoo Gives Tasmanian Devil a Pacemaker in Second Such Surgery in History

• Zoo veterinarians give an estimate of how many years the procedure added to Nick the Tasmanian devil's life.

6 Wayward California Sea Lions We Love And Why We Should Be Worried For Them

• What to do if you discover a pinniped, and the likely reasons behind the mass sea lion strandings along the California coastline.

15 Horses Rescued From Ramona Property; Owner Accused of Neglect

• Many of the animals were allegedly grossly underweight, San Diego County Animal Services officials say.

Father of California Condor Population Healthy, Flying High in the Wild

• A recent check-up on AC-4, who was released into the wild in fall 2015 after 30 years at the San Diego Zoo, found him in excellent health.

Looking For A Lost Dog In Dixon

• A Patch reader has asked for help in locating his lost dog. Have you seen Paiden?

Officers Find Large Bee's Nest At Sebastopol PD

• A large bee's nest outside the Sebastopol Police Department had to be removed this week after the swarm decided to settle in.

Photo courtesy Riverside County Animal Services