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This week across California, animals played in the snow, the rain, hid from thunder and got themselves in some pretty pesky predicaments. Some stories will make you laugh, and others may make you cry but one thing is for sure, Californians love their pets.

Firefighters Free Husky Stuck In Tire Rim

• We aren't sure what Bam Bam the husky was chasing to get himself in this predicament, but it took a whole lot of OC's finest to free him.

Cat Trapped In Wall Gets Lucky Break

• A group of animal control workers happened to be walking to lunch when they noticed a cat stuck in a wall. Of Course, they named him Wally.

Project Wag' Will Help Transform Dog Play Area At Dublin Shelter

• Donations are needed to help install artificial grass and cement seating areas at the busy East County Animal Shelter.

'Therapy Llamas' Delight Pleasanton High School Students

• The sweet creatures were the most popular guests to visit the campus so far this year.

Goat Smiles Big For Selfie: Photo Of The Day

• We did it. We broke our "no selfies" photo rule.

Oh, Baby! Take A Peek At San Diego Zoo's Newest Arrivals

• This cuteness-overload photo show features 5-month-old baboon Lisa Marie, a 2-week-old takin calf, siamang Selamat and their proud mamas!

'So Matted They Could Barely Move': Ill Dogs Dumped In Park

• This is the second report in less than a week of pups abandoned in Escondido.

Puppies Stuffed In Sealed Bag Found In Escondido Park

• Hunt now on and reward offered to find the person who dumped these nine Shar Pei mixes, the San Diego Humane Society said.

Owl, Hawk Battle Over San Francisco Nest: Video

• The battle was caught on the "Presidio Raptor Cam." After watching the skirmish, check the live stream of the winning bird and her 2 eggs.

Beaver Bed Rest: Lindsay Wildlife's Furry Patient

• A little anesthesia goes a long way for this gal! She was found in the middle of the road in Martinez, not exactly beaver habitat.

Endangered Gray Wolves Retain Protection In CA

• San Diego judge rejected ranching agencies' challenge to the wildlife's inclusion in California endangered-species law.

Therapy Dogs Show Love To Hospital Patients, Staff: Photos

• The furry duo dressed in festive boas and heart headbands visited UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica to spread the love.

Longtime East Bay Parks Police Horse Trots Into Retirement

• A mounted unit horse typically serves for 8 to 10 years. Deacon served for 19 years.

Police Bid Farewell To Retired K-9 Officer Lex In Novato

• "Lex, thank you for your eight years of unwavering service to the City of Novato. Rest in peace, buddy, we’ll take it from here."

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