California becomes first state to require only rescue animals sold in pet stores January 1, 2019 Effective today, only rescue dogs, cats and rabbits can be sold in California pet stores. The state’s new legislation, titled AB-485, bans shops from selling… Continue Reading
Noise-eliminating kennel cuts out scary fireworks for dogs December 31, 2018 Ringing in the New Year can the worst time of year for many pets. But along with keeping your pet calm, safely indoors and… Continue Reading
Cotton Bowl MVP: Clark the bald eagle December 30, 2018 The eagle has landed: at the Cotton Bowl. A bald eagle named Clark went a tad rogue during the pre-game show at Saturday’s Cotton… Continue Reading
Madagascar pochard: Once thought extinct, the world’s rarest bird returned to the wild December 29, 2018 The Madagascar pochard is living proof not all hope is lost. Considered the world’s rarest bird, and thought to be extinct for 15 years,… Continue Reading
Born tiny and premature, Fiona the hippo now tips the scales at 1,000 lbs December 27, 2018 Fiona, the world’s most beloved hippo, has set a new record. She now weighs 1,000 pounds. A milestone worth celebrating at her home at… Continue Reading
Pro golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested in India and charged with poaching December 26, 2018 Golf pro Jyoti Randhawa has been arrested in India on charges of poaching in a tiger sanctuary. Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich said they… Continue Reading
Deer spotted on ski run in Banff has everyone dreaming of a white Christmas December 23, 2018 This isn’t your usual first tracks. But a deer bounding across a ski run at Sunshine Village on Dec. 23 in Banff National Park… Continue Reading
Mounties make Grinch-themed, dog-filled Christmas crime warnings December 21, 2018 Leave it to the Mounties to revamp an old Christmas tale. Take the RCMP detachment in Cranbrook, B.C., which is making sure the Grinch… Continue Reading
Monterey Bay Aquarium apologizes for “insensitive” tweet about a “thicc” sea otter December 20, 2018 It was meant in good fun. A tweet about a chubby sea otter with an eye to becoming a thing on the internet. It… Continue Reading
New Jersey makes U.S. history by banning wild animal circus acts December 18, 2018 New Jersey has become the first state in the U.S. to outlaw circuses featuring exotic animals such as elephants and tigers. Governor Phil Murphy… Continue Reading
