Thursday, November 26, 2009
Owl Found Stuck In Trap In Moodus
The Humane Society in Deep River says it cannot save an owl found in a steel-jaw leg-hold trap and will have to euthanize the bird
'Paws For Pets' 11/26
CBS 5 Morning News has teamed up with the Arizona Animal Welfare League to take a paws for pets
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Human Arthritis Therapy Used For Dogs
There s now a less-invasive non-surgical therapy for dogs that suffer arthritis
Find love...monkey style
Opposites attract according to new research which shows mandrills select mates according to their genetic dissimilarity
Flu Shots Going To The Dogs
For the first time flu vaccines are being offered in southwestern Pennsylvania -- to dogs
Foxy predator jangles urban henhouse
Wild animals often wander into neighborhoods on the edge of the city but one bushy-tailed critter is prowling in the center of Albuquerque perhaps in search of a chicken dinner
Thieves Target Dogs in Hurst
Three dogs were stolen within four days in one North Texas suburb Police say it will be difficult to find the family pets And one says his dog will most likely go blind if he s not found soon
Wild turkeys roam free, avoid ovens
Turkeys need to stick together this time of year This rafter of colorful birds was spotted on Grand Island Newstracker Ann Mikols used her camera to shoot these beauties in her backyard
Man's Best Friend is Also a Hero
A Fresno man got stuck underneath the floorboards of a house and nobody knew he was there until his family was alerted by the dog
Turkeys learn the truth behind Thanksgiving
SALT LAKE CITY ABC 4 News - Several hundred Utah turkeys got an education about the reality of Thanksgiving by ABC 4 s Chris Vanocur
Monday, November 23, 2009
Woman In Dispute With HOA President Over Rats
A Boca Raton woman shares a few words with the president of her HOA because he wouldn t let a roofer fix a hole where rats are coming in
City Proposes Tougher Vicious Dog Ordinance
The city of Des Moines wants to put more teeth into the vicious dog ordinance The big changes would affect dogs and their owners
Free spay and neuter program
The City of Austin is on a mission to spay and neuter every cat east of I-35 for free
Help this dog find a home - seriously!
Hi everyone - check out this video very very sweet dog that needs a home all his shots and getting neutered have been taken care of he was found on the highway by a friend and is currently in a shelter if you can help out great
Pet Corner: Dakota
Dakota is a handsome boy with two beautiful eyes - one blue and one brown Dakota spent most of his three years living outside a lonely life for a dog
SPCA Featured Pet: Calvin
Calvin is just 1 year old so he s got lots of time left to love a new family He s a mixture of terrier breeds probably Jack Russell and rat terrier and he s got plenty of energy Won t you give him a chance Visit spca org or call 1-888-ANIMALS
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Trooper barking to recovery
Trooper was abandoned and left to die in Foster by his owners Then volunteers stepped up and given him a much needed surgery to remove a mass tumor
Loophole Allows Owners To Bring Pets Anywhere
10News reporter Rachel Bianco investigates San Diego s canine companion controversy and how it threatens the rights of people who are truly disabled
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Free Cat Giveaway At Ariz. Humane Society
The Arizona Humane Society is waiving the adoption fee in exchange for a small donation and giving away free cats through Monday
Wolf Urine Repels Coyotes?
A man claims a wolf can keep coyotes away from neighborhoods by marking its territory
Friday, November 20, 2009
Cats and dogs take a trip to get fixed
Twenty-four hours prior the pets in the truck were shipped away to Bloomington Ind to be spayed or neutered at a low cost
Lost dog returned to owners
A tiny dog and its owners are finally reunited after the dog miraculously survived three months in the woods of Franklin county Kathy and John Dunbar of Akron Ohio were on their way to visit a terminally ill relative when they lost their maltese poodle mix Mindy at a rest stop on the Mohawk Trail After searching for hours They lost hope
Canine lifeguard's: man's best friend
Swimmers who get into difficulty off the French coast may have some rather unusual rescue workers coming to their aid Over a dozen lifeguard teams using Newfoundland terriers are now in place with dog-handlers training their canine partners to help lead victims safely back to shore Duration 01 32
Thursday, November 19, 2009
SPCA Featured Pet: Gemma
Gemma is 11 months old and bursting with intelligence This terrier mix is so very friendly and eager to please especially if your e tempting her with treats Bring the whole family to meet her or find one of the other adoptable pets at www spca org or by calling 1-888-ANIMALS today
Vultures Invade Madison
MADISON -- Vultures started showing up in Madison a few weeks ago and residents are uneasy over their appearance
Deer Controversy in Fairfax County
There s a controversy in growing in Fairfax County over deer control methods The county is using its archery program again to help cull a growing deer population Now wildlife groups and others are up in arms
Ash Tree Removal Planned
City park board finds it s far more expensive to treat the trees than to remove
Golfers Cope With Geese In Land Park
Wandering geese made golfing a little more challenging Thursday in Sacramento s Land Park
Coyote Released Into Wild
Nebraska Wildlife Rehabilitation sent a Coyote back into the wild Tuesday after it was captured in Papillion
Celina Woman Attacked By Dog
11 18 09 - A Clay County woman says she survived an encounter with two angry dogs thanks to the kindness of a stranger
Coyotes Attack Animals In North Valley
Animal owners are making sure their pets and livestock are safe from coyotes by locking them in at night
Rescued Kittens Still In Need Of Home
Six kittens were still in need of adoption after being rescued from a home in Mason
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Las Vegas Pets Must Now Be Sterilized
Las Vegas creates a controversial new law that will affect cat and dog owners
Coyotes Not Afraid Of Humans 11-19-09
Coyotes are getting bolder as they make the suburbs their home NewsChannel 9 s Kelly Quinn has more
Street Stories Video Blog 11/18
This week s Street Story will bring us to Scituate where there s a story behind an abandoned dog who s now looking for a new home
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
HSUS works to balance wild horse population
Holly Hazard of the Humane Society of the United States talks about what the organization is doing to keep the wild horse population under control
New snow leopard at the NEW Zoo
Neil Anderson introduces us to the new snow leopard at the NEW Zoo in Suamico
Dogs Bring Money Into State Budget
HARTFORD -- You ve probably heard people complain about doggone taxes but have you ever heard anyone complain about taxes on a dog
Weare Police K-9 Diagnosed With Cancer
People in Weare are raising money to help treat a police K-9 recently diagnosed with cancer
Plum Business Workers Tell Of Deer Scare
Several deer smashed through the front window of an insurance agent s office in Plum on Tuesday afternoon
Calif. Panda Cub Named 'Son of Cloud'
Out of 6 300 suggestions San Diego Zoo managers have chosen a name for a baby panda born this summer Zoo officials announced that the 3-month-old black-and-white ball of fur will be called Yun Zi Nov 17
Questions over Whether Cat Was Spayed
A cat is spayed so how in the world does she give birth to three kittens That s what her owner would like to know after paying to have the cat fixed
Friendly Feline No Distraction for Texas Cop
A Texas police officer had his patience tested Tuesday by a friendly feline The officer was writing a routine speeding ticket when curiosity appears to overcome the cat who climbs up the officer s leg his vest and eventually onto his head Nov 17
Dogs From Suspected Puppy Mill Found
13 dogs now safe at the SPCA after disappearing from a suspected puppy mill in Turley
Hundreds of Rotting Deer in Yard Cause Big Stink
Hundreds of rotting deer carcasses in a southwestern Pennsylvania man s yard are causing a stink among the neighbors Nov 17
Herd moooves through Town of Boston
The cows came home a little late in the Town of Boston last night
Horses rehabilitated by prisoners
Prisoners have been putting their free time to good use by helping horses in need
Turkey Stopping Traffic in Brooklyn Park
Police have been trying to catch a traffic-stopping turkey in Brooklyn Park Minnesota
City Using Trash Bins To Battle Rats
Residents in Boston s North Allston-Brighton neighborhood got new trash bins in an attempt to control rodents in the city
Cat Climbs Cop At Traffic Stop
A cat and a cop go at it on the side of a highway Watch how the officer handled a traffic stop while dealing with a frisky feline
Buying a Dog Friendly Car
Most people look at things like how many miles to the gallon they ll get when they shop for new cars But a growing trend shows people are putting their pooches first when deciding on a purchase
Highway Patrolman Takes Down Deer
Dash cam video shows what sometimes happens when officers try to clear roadways
Giant Jellyfish Invade Japanese Waters
Japan s costal waters are being invaded by teeming masses of giant Jellyfish They can weigh up to 440 lbs and their umbrella can span more than 6 feet in diameter Nov 17
Zoo Officials: Pandas Not Big Moneymaker
San Diego Zoo officials say despite the attention giant pandas receive the zoo is not profiting from the interest
Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center
FOX 10 s Cory McCloskey has a preview of the Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center s Open House
Monday, November 16, 2009
Charley meets Barack the baby elephant
How often do you get a chance to get up close and personal with elephants Let alone a baby elephant named Barack
Dash Cam Cat and Cop Face Off
Cops can expect to deal with difficult drivers during a traffic stop but what about a frisky feline
Big cats seek new homes in South Africa
Wanted new residences for homeless big cats Wildlife rescuers at one centre in South Africa are trying to rehome six wild caracals a species halfway between a lion and a domestic cat Duration 01 58
Curious Cat Climbs Texas Cop
A routine traffic stop in Texas tested one police officer s patience when a frisky feline decided he wanted to be part of the action
Police raid frees boy's missing dog
A young Albuquerque boy has been reunited with his beloved dog over a year after it disappeared and fell into the hand of someone who refused to give it up
Mustangs To Be Put Up For Adoption
A group of mustangs that are getting healthy at the Grace Foundation in El Dorado County will eventually be put up for adoption
Stockton Residents Bugged By Flies
The buzz of flies is bugging people so bad in Stockton that pest controls are flying off the shelves at Ace Hardware
'Normandy Nessie' or misplaced manatee?
A Bay Area man says there s something strange in the water near his home swimming in a canal in Madeira Beach Biologists say it s a manatee but Russell Sittloh suspects something much worse
28 desert bighorn sheep released in NM mountains
state game officials take to the sky in an effort to relocate desert bighorn sheep the department of game and fish fired nets from a helicopter to round up 28 desert bighorns at the state s breeding facility near lordsburg once secured in a net -- each sheep was hauled to a processing area the capture can be a stressful process for the animal so game
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06 16 pm officials cooled the sheep with water -- and in one case -- an ice-enima to keep the animal from overheating all the captured animals were fitted with tracking collars and released into the wild
Spanky the Llama Attacks Texas Man
One Texas man learned the hard way that not all llamas are completely peace-loving
Pet Corner: Peanut & Pawtucket
Peanut and Pawtucket arrived at DPVHS one month ago and while they arrived under different circumstances they have become best buddies
'Spanky' the Llama Attacks Texas Man, Shot
A Texas man is nursing his wounds after a llama goes on the attack latching on to his leg James Steele now has about 700 stitches to show for it Nov 16
Raw 10-ton Whale Beached on Chinese Shore
Rescuers in the Chinese city of Shanghai have been trying to move the body of a beached whale from the shore The whale weighting 10 tons was found beached by local fishermen last week Nov 16
SPCA Featured Pet: Braley
Braley may be a little shy at first but don t let that put you off This 8-year-old Australian Shepherd-cattle dog mix is all heart mixed with a heaping helping of personality If you d like to add Braylee to your family visit www spca org or call 1-888-ANIMALS today
Benin locals learning to live with wildlife
Pendjari National Park is Benin s green lung a biosphere reserve set aside along the border with Burkina Faso to protect west Africa s flora and fauna Though the park draws wildlife lovers from around the world generating tourism revenue it has not been easy for locals who have had to adapt their way of living Duration 01 54
Rescue a Pet: Daisy & Cisco
Two very cute puppies made it on the show today and are looking for a new home They are brother and sister chihuahuas Daisy and Cisco
Llama Attack Ends in 700 Stitches
James Steele knew llamas were ornery but he never expected Spanky to attack him Now he s got 700 stitches to prove how dangerous they can be
Pet Project: Wash Humane Society
On this week s Pet Project one that is perfect for a family looking for a new member Natalie Kahla with the Washington Humane Society joined us with her friend Peppy
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Bobcat Spotted In Back Yard Of NW Portland Home
The Stone family says they spotted a bobcat running up a tree in their backyard
Court battle over Neverland Ranch giraffes begins
A court battle opened this week over the future of four giraffes once owned by entertainer Michael Jackson Officials are trying to get them evicted from their new home near the shores of Lake Powell
Man Recoving from Llama Attack
A north Texas man is recovering after he was attacked by an angry llama It happened in the Hill County town of Blum
Foster Homes for Deployed Soldiers' Pets
When men and woman in the military are deployed they leave their families behind But one group is making sure the littlest members of their family are taken care of
'Un-Bee-Lievable': 60,000 Bees Infest Home
Two seniors in South Florida spent the past three years dealing with more than 60 000 bees that made the roof of their house their home On Saturday an exterminator removed the large hive from inside one of the walls getting rid of the bees Nov 15
Pet Tip: Avoiding Dog Bites
Dogs are called man s best friend But even your best friend can sometimes turn on you In this week s pet tip find out what you need to know to avoid dog bites Paula Zukoff reporting
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Adopting a Rescue Pet
Looking to adopt a furry friend for your family The Homeward Bound Rescue Leasgue is a great organization that wants to help you find your perfect fit
Soay sheep to the rescue
Hardy sheep are being deployed by conservationists to tackle the growing problem of bracken on slopes above Derwent Reservoir
Baby elephant gets special party
Usually baby showers come before the baby enters the world but for a special baby at the Rio Grande Zoo her baby shower came two months after her birth
Friday, November 13, 2009
Wild dogs maul El Cerro Mission girl
Jasmine Flores could be released from University of New Mexico Hospital as early as Saturday after being mauled by a pack of wild dogs on Tuesday night
Biltmore Pet Store Opens
A new store is opening at the Biltmore just in time for holiday shopping and store owners are hoping it s a big hit for animal lovers It s a new pet store that helps animals by helping to fund the Humane Society
Wild Turkey Plays Chicken in Traffic
Something s gone fowl on the streets of Loudoun County Virginia A wild turkey has reportedly been on the attack in Leesburg along Route 7 playing chicken in the traffic and chasing cars
After the Dive at Aquarena
After the DIVE is a look at some scientific divers at Aquarena recently commenting on the increased flow conditions and aquatic life
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