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From the streets to the Puppy Bowl, a Bay Area dog finds a new home
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (427+ words) FRESNO, California (KPIX) -- Just a few months ago, Foggy " a small mixed-breed dog " was living on the streets of Fresno. She had no home, no plan and, seemingly, no clear future. Then someone noticed her. That moment changed everything, not…...
Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope
1+ day, 46+ min ago (908+ words) U.S. federal laws impose fines and criminal penalties for touching or harassing protected wildlife, underscoring legal protections for marine mammals, birds, and endangered species. The Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act define offenses involving manatees, dolphins, porp" ANCHORAGE, Alaska…...
Wisconsin rescue dogs competing in Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (180+ words) MADISON, Wis. " Two Wisconsin rescue puppies will appear on Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl, which averages 13 million viewers annually. Underdog Pet Rescue had two of its adoptable puppies selected to participate in the 2026 program. The Madison-based organization was invited to New…...
Texas Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration as deadly screwworm flies spread north in Mexico
1+ week, 1+ day ago (416+ words) Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, on February 5. "TEXAS (KTVT) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration to help bolster the state's efforts to prevent the spread of New World…...
Possibly abandoned dog found safe after six days in cold, snow, police say
1+ week, 3+ day ago (163+ words) Possibly abandoned dog found safe in Needham after six days in cold, snow "NEEDHAM, Massachusetts (WCVB) -- A dog was found safe on Tuesday in Needham, Massachusetts, after enduring a weekend of heavy snowfall and extreme cold. According to the Needham…...
Nonprofit provides veterinary care for pets of the homeless in winter
1+ week, 3+ day ago (531+ words) " The Street Dog Coalition partners with Underdog to provide free monthly veterinary care for pets belonging to homeless or people going through financial hardship " Many shelters accept families but won't take pets, forcing people to choose between housing and their…...
17-month-old K9 helps locate missing Michigan teen
1+ week, 5+ day ago (150+ words) BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WWJ) -- Police in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, released bodycam video of one of its K9s helping officers locate a missing teen on Monday. Police say Rollo, a 17-month-old Belgian Malinois/Shepard mix, is still new to the job but…...
Waukesha family searches for beloved missing dog amid dangerously cold temperatures
2+ week, 4+ day ago (151+ words) Tuesday, Jan. 20, marks 10 days since a Waukesha family's beloved dog went missing. The freezing temperatures are not making it an easy search, causing major concerns for the dog's safety. "WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) -- Tuesday, Jan. 20, marks 10 days since a Waukesha family's…...
Mounds Pet Food Warehouse donating supplies to Dane County Humane Society
2+ week, 6+ day ago (138+ words) Mounds Pet Food Warehouse donating supplies to Dane County Humane Society'Channel 3000 " Mounds Pet Food Warehouse is set to make a special delivery Tuesday morning, providing 10 pallets of donated animal supplies to the Dane County Humane Society.The donated goods, collected…...
Missouri high school students help rebuild dog daycare after deadly fire
2+ week, 6+ day ago (439+ words) BELTON, Missouri (KSHB) -- Six weeks after a devastating fire at Lily's Play-and-Stay claimed the life of 17-year-old Gidget, the dog daycare is rebuilding with help from an unexpected source: local high school students. The December fire broke out in a…...