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How your spring cleaning can help the animals of Zoo Knoxville
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (424+ words) How your spring cleaning can help the animals of Zoo Knoxville'WVLT KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As spring begins to make an appearance, yard work also begins. Here's how you can make an impact that helps the animals at Zoo Knoxville with…...
This humane society says it will no longer accept pit bulls or pit bull mixes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (69+ words) This humane society says it will no longer accept pit bulls or pit bull mixes'WVLT This humane society says it will no longer accept pit bulls or pit bull mixes "Ink of Hope Act" requires tattoo artists in TN to…...
Viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals
1+ week, 5+ day ago (77+ words) Viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals'WVLT Viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals Jefferson County Schools closing Monday due to increase in illnesses Judge declines to dismiss American Airlines from DCA…...
Dogs left chained outside during snowstorm, officials say
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (167+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) " Two dogs were found chained outside in dangerous winter conditions Saturday in North Carolina. The dogs, named Mickey and Minnie, were rescued by Charlotte Animal Care & Control after a cruelty report was filed on Saturday during…...
Kipekee, rare spotless giraffe at East Tennessee zoo, passes away
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (190+ words) LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Kipekee, a rare spotless giraffe at an East Tennessee zoo, has passed away. Brights Zoo in Limestone made the announcement, saying Kipekee died Wednesday afternoon. Kipekee was born solid brown in July 2023. Giraffe experts said at the…...
Skunks are looking for love this mating season
3+ week, 3+ day ago (57+ words) Skunks are looking for love this mating season'WVLT Skunks are looking for love this mating season WATCH: Fire near Boulder and Farris in Colorado Springs Wilmington man arrested in connection to armed robbery on Saint Andrews Drive Police officer hurt…...
Animals safe after massive barn fire in Sevierville
3+ week, 6+ day ago (174+ words) SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Animals and staff are safe after an early morning barn fire at Sevierville's Skyland Ranch Amusement Park, according to the Sevierville Police Department. WVLT News spoke with Officer Payton King of the Sevierville Police Department, who said…...
Fentress County Sheriff’s Office investigates string of animal cruelty cases
3+ week, 6+ day ago (157+ words) FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Thursday, The Fentress County Sheriff's Office outlined a string of animal cruelty cases investigators had looked into between October and January. According to the sheriff's office, investigators responded to several cases over the last few months....
Einstein the African grey parrot, Zoo Knoxville icon, dies of cancer
3+ week, 6+ day ago (204+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Einstein, an African grey parrot who became an icon for Zoo Knoxville, has died of cancer. The zoo made the announcement Friday, saying Einstein was 38 years old. For more than 30 years, Einstein served as a steward for…...
Name a cockroach after that special (or not so special) someone at Zoo Knoxville for Valentine’s Day
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (117+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - One of Zoo Knoxville's most popular campaigns is back. This Valentine's day, you can help Zoo Knoxville by symbolically naming a cockroach in someone's honor or dishonor as a part of Hiss & Tell 2026. With a $10 donation, you…...