Sign-language speaking orangutan dies at age 39 at Zoo Atlanta August 9, 2017 Chantek was raised not unlike a human child. The orangutan was taught to communicate with American Sign Language, eventually picking up more than 150 words…. Continue Reading
Rocky Mountain High: Motorcycle riding dog is canine king of the road August 6, 2017 It’s not often you see a dog on a hog. But drivers on the TransCanada Highway east of Banff, Alberta were treated to a… Continue Reading
Oil sands company Syncrude charged in deaths of 31 great blue herons August 6, 2017 A Canadian oil sands company could face a $500,000 fine if convicted of an environmental crime after dozens of great blue herons were killed in northern… Continue Reading
Canadian geese shot with arrows saved from certain death August 5, 2017 Two Canadian geese, shot with arrows, were first spotted in cottage country north of Toronto. Both birds had been impaled by arrows, probably a month ago,… Continue Reading
Chilean football team brings dogs on pitch to raise adoption awareness August 3, 2017 This is beautiful game has the most beautiful soul. A Chilean soccer team recently waltzed onto the field with dogs from a local shelter… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Calf named Genie dead ringer for KISS rocker Gene Simmons August 2, 2017 Genie was born under auspicious circumstances. As rock ‘n roll music played on 99.5 KISS Rocks San Antonio, the black and white calf entered the… Continue Reading
Tank is a pit bull with 20,000 Instagram followers and is now missing July 31, 2017 Whether dognapped or accidentally released, Tank’s disappearance is a mystery. For the dog’s owner, George Wang, Tank’s return is all that matters. And the Kitchener,… Continue Reading
Calgary Police K9 officer stabbed by suspect during arrest, but will recover July 30, 2017 A Calgary police dog has been stabbed repeatedly in the head during a takedown in the southern Alberta city. The Calgary Police Service said… Continue Reading
Meet Tori: South Korea’s “First Dog” is a bold animal rights statement July 29, 2017 South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in has adopted a dog from an animal sanctuary. In most places, this wouldn’t be a big deal, but in… Continue Reading
Oh, Canada: Mountie dressed in red serge shoos bear out of town July 28, 2017 File this one under Canada. A Mountie is in hot pursuit of a bear in a Rocky Mountain park. And, tourist Damian Gillis caught it… Continue Reading
