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Wayward Goat in Starbucks; Police K9 More Bark Than Bite; Baby Bison: All in Calif.

Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Have you ever seen a shark go airborne? We have video.

Interesting animals from all over California made headlines the last few weeks. Don’t miss the incredible GoPro camera video of a 6-foot great white shark breaching the surface of the water off of a Southern California beach.

You have to read about the wayward goat that wandered into a wine country Starbucks while CHP officers chased a Chihuahua on San Francisco's Bay Bridge. We have heartwarming animal rescues, adorable babies and we say goodbye to a police dog and a rare turtle. Some of the animal photos are amazing (and darling).

Great White Shark Goes Airborne Off Orange County Coast: Watch

  • A pair of surfers called it a day in Sunset Beach after seeing a great white shark go airborne about 100 yards away.

WATCH: Livermore Police K9 May Be More Bark Than Bite

  • Don’t let this pup’s size (or the video) fool you.

See CHP Pursue Wayward Chihuahua on San Francisco's Bay Bridge

  • Someone tell this poor dog about BART!

Wayward Goat Wanders Into Rohnert Park Starbucks

  • The owners of a goat that wandered into a Rohnert Park Starbucks early Sunday morning have come forward to retrieve their adventurous animal.

Baby Bison to Join Oakland Zoo Exhibit

  • The buffalo will find a home to roam in the zoo's "California Trail" exhibit.

New Baby Giraffe Born at the SF Zoo, Watch His First Steps

  • The San Francisco Zoo captured video of the five-hour-old giraffe taking his first steps Tuesday morning.

Rare Turtle, 'Thunder,' Loses Battle For Life: SeaWorld

  • The endangered olive ridley turtle named Thunder died Tuesday, SeaWorld officials said.

Man Sentenced to 120 Days for 'Violently Swinging' Chihuahua Around Inside South Pasadena PD Station

  • Christian Andrew Najera was also ordered to attend a six-month residential treatment program and serve three years on probation.

SeaWorld Celebrates Anniversary of Grey Whale Rescued in Marina Del Rey

  • The whale was SeaWorld's biggest rescue triumph. The baby whale was near death when it was brought to SeaWorld

East Bay SPCA Produces Adorable Kitten Parody of Adele's 'Hello': WATCH

  • You’ll be racing to the Oakland adoption center for your own kitten after seeing these cuties!

Kitten Trapped in Wall Of San Leandro Home Rescued By Firefighters

  • Meow-out! Some caring firefighters and their high-tech equipment produce a purrfect ending for this trapped kitten.

Tender Hearted Alameda Police Officers

  • First, they saved a dog. And then...

Fremont Police K-9 Is Second Dog To Die Recently

  • A K-9 that served the Fremont Police Department died late last month, police said Friday.

5 Animals Found Shot at Berkeley Marina

  • All of the animals died. Berkeley Police are searching for the gunman.

Owlets Survive Fall From Rafters, Rescued By Animal Control Officer

  • This downy duo will get a second shot at spreading their wings.

Pit Bull Mix Found Injured Along Highway 101 In Petaluma

  • Petaluma Animal Services officials are looking for the owner of a female pit bull mix dog that was found injured on the side of Highway 101.

One Horse Dies, Another Airlifted to Safety Near Palm Springs

  • A multi-agency effort helped get a horse the medical attention it needed, according to animal control officials.

Firefighters Rescue 7 Ducklings From Storm Drain

  • Make Way for Ducklings in San Leandro! Alameda County firefighters have given the 7 downy birds a shot at sprouting feathers.

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