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74-year-old great-grandmother mauled to death by multiple dogs
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (22+ words) 74-year-old great-grandmother mauled to death by multiple dogs'WTVC 74-year-old great-grandmother mauled to death by multiple dogs...
Dog treat company recalls product over possible Salmonella contamination: FDA
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (245+ words) by GERSHON HARRELL | WPEC BOCA RATON, Fla. (WPEC) " A dog treat company based in Florida issued a recall on one of it products after it may have been contaminated with Salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Elite…...
Reflection Riding introduces rare red tailed hawk, asks public to help name her
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (151+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn " Reflection Riding in Hamilton County is asking for the community's help naming a new and unusual resident after welcoming a rare red tailed hawk to its raptor program. The bird is a leucistic red tailed hawk, a condition…...
How Tennessee’s wildlife survives extreme cold
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (797+ words) Most of us simply hunker down indoors with a greater appreciation for electric power and the warm, red glow of heater coils. We are also often barraged by encouragement to "Bring your pets inside." That always inspires me to wonder…...
Monkey business: Chattanooga Zoo welcomes 'mustached' twins, seeks help naming them
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (321+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " The Chattanooga Zoo has welcomed two tiny mustached monkeys to the family! The emperor tamarins--a small primate species found in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil--were born on October 25th, 2025, to Dolly and Parmigiano, their mother and father. Now,…...
Tennessee wildlife officials warn of rising black bear encounters as population grows
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (168+ words) HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. " Bear sightings have become more common, with several in Hamilton County over the last few years. Now, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) is warning residents about increased interactions with black bears as the state's population continues…...
Chattanooga vet shares holiday safety tips to keep pets out of danger
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (360+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " Holiday decorations, family gatherings, and festive foods can be fun for people, but they can also be dangerous for pets. Veterinarian Cassie Atkinson with Highway 58 Animal Hospital stopped by ARC Chattanooga to share common holiday hazards she sees…...
Too many pets, not enough homes: East Ridge Animal Shelter seeks your help
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (165+ words) The East Ridge Animal Shelter says it is at maximum capacity and is asking the community for help. The shelter has 30 dog kennels but is now caring for about 45 dogs. Many animals, like Peter Pan, a Mastiff and Anatolian Shepherd…...
East Ridge Animal Shelter 'overflowing,' urges community to help adopt or foster pets
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (192+ words) EAST RIDGE, Tenn. " The East Ridge Animal Shelter is bursting at the seams, and staff say they need the community's help now more than ever. Shelter Supervisor Jennie Van Ausdal says the facility is at max capacity, with dogs and…...
CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Dog dangles off California cliff as firefighters make lifesaving rescue
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (234+ words) SAN FRANCISCO (TNND) " A dog hung on for dear life after it fell 40-feet off an oceanside bluff in California -- but video shows firefighters saving its life. The San Francisco Fire Department shared footage of the rescue, adding that the…...