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Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (869+ words) Suddenly, the 2-year-old blue heeler mix wanted nothing to do with Brian’s textured brown skin or furiously rattling tail. Ripley was never in danger because Brian had his venom glands removed years ago. Dog trainer J.J. Belcher of Sublime Canine…...
CT zoo welcomes new monkey duo. They are known for their playful personalities
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (140+ words) A Connecticut zoo has welcomed two Bolivian gray titi monkeys. Brothers Rio, 11, and Tiago, 10, arrived at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo this month. The pair is on loan from the Roger Williams Park Zoo “as part of the Zoo’s ongoing collaboration with…...
Infestations of small red and black bugs growing in CT. What it means
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (448+ words) Have you recently seen a small bright red and black bug with white dots on your backyard plants? Officials with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station say that it is more than likely a spotted lanternfly nymph. Spotted lanternfly nymph activity…...
Readers speak: You can help CT rabbits start over. Here’s how you do it.
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (283+ words) When most people think about animal research, rabbits probably aren’t the first animals that come to mind. And when they do, I don’t think many people realize that some of these rabbits have the opportunity to leave the laboratory and…...
CT DoAg issues new animal requirements due to troublesome parasitic fly. They include dogs and cats
1+ week, 4+ day ago (397+ words) Officials with the Connecticut’s Department of Agriculture have issued new requirements for several types of animals, including cats and dogs imported into Connecticut, to help stop the spread of a parasitic fly that was recently found in Texas. While there…...
CT police remove a ‘nope rope’ from homeowner’s bathroom. ‘No two calls are ever the same’
1+ week, 5+ day ago (91+ words) Granby police recently removed a “nope rope” from the bathroom of a resident. Officers Walzak, Wilkins and Abalan removed the snake from the home and relocated it to a much more snake-friendly habitat, according to a statement. “Just another day…...
A CT ‘college’ is one of oldest of its kind in the state. It’s a good bet every one of 15,000+ pupils had fur
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (1119+ words) The business was founded in 1946 by Army K-9 Corps veteran John M. Behan following World War II. Now, Canine College is marking its 80th anniversary this year and is in the third generation of the expert dog training and boarding family business. “My grandfather…...
Pet of the week: Dante is a resilient CT cat in need of a home
2+ week, 3+ day ago (154+ words) Dante is a cat who has overcome many things, according to Our Companions Animal Rescue. Born sometime in spring 2024, Dante is a young cat “who is nothing short of determined, resilient, and truly magnificent,” the rescue said. He came to…...
Pet of the week: Buzzy is a senior CT cat looking for a quiet home
3+ week, 3+ day ago (223+ words) After Buzzy’s pet guardian fell ill, the 14-year-old female cat needs a quiet, soft place to land. According to Our Companions Animal Rescue, Buzzy has been living with a family member of her guardian while the rescue helps find her…...
There’s an animal in CT called a ‘stinkpot’. If you want to meet one, here’s how.
3+ week, 1+ day ago (268+ words) There is a species known as a stinkpot in Connecticut and while this could be decidedly offensive to some, it is likely in fun, and a result of the noxious odor it is said to give off when confronted by…...