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Critter Love

Edmonton fire department rescues dog floating on ice in frigid North Saskatchewan River

Critter Crimes

Why are dolphins trying to kill baby manatees? Scientists don’t have the answer

Critters vs Humans vs Critters

Alberta Mounties always get their … beaver

Critter Crimes

California man convicted of animal cruelty after capturing hawk and feeding it alcohol

Critter Love

Confused and disoriented raccoon covered in ice found wandering in field

In Olympic-related news, Gizmodo.com asks do animals get competitive

February 21, 2018

Here’s a fresh take for those of us who can’t get enough of the Olympics Games. Gizmodo sought out experts to ask whether or…

File Under Canada: A moose (nearly) walks into a home to watch Olympic bobsleigh

February 20, 2018

This takes Canadiana to a new level. On Tuesday afternoon, a moose took in some Winter Olympic action by watching bobsleigh on the Canadian…

Meanwhile in Canada: Deer obey traffic signs before crossing road

February 20, 2018

Deer leader, indeed. Seeing wildlife is common in the mountain community of Fernie, tucked in the southeast corner of British Columbia. But not usually…

Giant (but harmless) spiders join Australian family for breakfast

February 19, 2018

Those with arachnophobia might want to look away. That’s because Marc Fennell is giving the interwebs new level creepy crawlies. The Australian broadcaster and author…

Shetland pony tries to bite Prince Harry during visit to Scotland

February 18, 2018

You know what they say: Never work with children or animals. Prince Harry found that out recently when a celebrity Shetland Pony tried to…

Humane Society wants bill to re-home animal testing animals, Johns Hopkins doesn’t

February 18, 2018

The American Humane Socity is trying to pass a bill in the Senate that would require research facilities to find adoptive homes for dogs…

Global warming leaves animals with white coats at increased risk

February 17, 2018

The snow pack is shrinking and that has an affect on animals, especially those who change their coat colour during winters. Wildlife conservationist Eugenia…

Comfort dogs arrive in Parkland, Florida to help give hugs after shooting

February 16, 2018

There may come a day when Tobias and Jacob and Hannah and Ruthie Comfort Dogs won’t be needed. But until that day comes, these…

Bichon Frise named top dog at Westminster Dog Show

February 14, 2018

They are sooooo fluffy. And, kids especially love them. But these puffy clouds on four legs usually aren’t treated like serious working dogs. And…

Baby goats needing mom’s milk blamed for goat milk shortage in B.C.

February 14, 2018

A new herd of baby goats in a Fraser Valley farm has created a shortage of organic goat milk in one supermarket. Production has…