17+ hour, 12+ min ago  (196+ words) The Buffalo Zoo has announced the passing of its female Amur tiger, Zhanna. At 18 years old, she was considered the "old lady" among the big cats, since female Amur tigers typically live between 14 and 16 years. The Buffalo Zoo has announced…...

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3+ week, 2+ day ago  (307+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. (WKBW) " Specially trained dogs and their volunteer handlers at Niagara Frontier Search and Rescue are helping to find missing people throughout Western New York. The volunteer organization helps law enforcement and fire departments in searches for missing and deceased…...

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (181+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. (WKBW) " A Tonawanda man has pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated cruelty to animals after stabbing and killing a dog in 2025. According to the Erie County District Attorney's Office, on February 24, 2025, 21-year-old Emery Kawski intentionally stabbed and killed…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (426+ words) There is a lot that goes into owning a pet and there are different levels of what people are comfortable with their pets and how to manage them. Dr. Lucas Kandefer says there are a lot of positives. .....

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (96+ words) Scientists say a tortoise discovered in 2019 on the Galapagos Islands belongs to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago. The single female tortoise belongs to the species Chelonoidis phantasticus, according to Ecuador's Ministry of Environment and Water. Yale University…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (357+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. (WKBW) " A couple is facing animal cruelty charges after over 200 animals were seized from a farm in Brant in November 2025. The Erie County District Attorney's Office announced that 74-year-old Bonnie L. George and 77-year-old Donald L. George, both of Brant, were…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (326+ words) ORCHARD PARK, N. Y. (WKBW) " While the dog days of summer may be over, there's one place in the Southtowns where four-legged friends can hit the water all year round. Sand Dancer Canine Swim Therapy in Orchard Park offers aquatic therapy that…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (489+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. (WKBW) " The City of Buffalo has abandoned plans for a new "state-of-the-art" animal shelter on Niagara Street and will instead focus on improving the current Oak Street facility, at least for now, according to both current city officials and…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (595+ words) WILLIAMSVILLE, N. Y. (WKBW) " Inside A Purr-Fect Fit Animal Rescue in Williamsville, cats curl up on shelves, roam and follow volunteers from room to room. The rescue operates without cages except when animals need time to acclimate, a model they say allows…...