A male calico kitten was adopted from the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. Sherman is a very special cat, because most calico cats are female.

The Marine Mammal Center rescued 12-pound harbor seal Yule from a Santa Barbara beach. The center plans to release him after rehabilitation, when he’s ready.

A 2-year-old dog named Foxy saved her family from a fire that started at about 2 a.m. in their Santa Ana, California, home.