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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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