Investigation into cougar shot, killed after wandering too close to Calgary hospital September 22, 2014 The Alberta government has ordered a review into whether a wayward cougar should have been shot dead by wildlife officers when the animal was… Continue Reading
Man goes through divorce, copes by illustrating his bull terrier September 22, 2014 Brazilian artist Rafael Mantesso was left with his dog and an empty house after he and his ex-wife parted ways. To cope, he began going… Continue Reading
Calgary Humane Society seizes 92 rabbits, hamsters from city home September 19, 2014 An Alberta couple has been arrested and now faces almost 200 criminal charges in connection with an animal neglect case that has the Calgary Humane… Continue Reading
Balloons help stray dogs by letting people know Estoy Aqui (I am here) September 17, 2014 Thousands of stray dogs roam the streets in Santiago, Chile. So many that they’re often invisible to residents. Dogs walk around people, people walk… Continue Reading
Divers free manta ray caught in fishing line September 16, 2014 Thomaz Monteiro and Flavia Passaglia were diving recently at Bat Islands, Costa Rica, they came across what they considered a “peaceful manta ray.” But… Continue Reading
Toronto Blue Jays under fire for posing with baby lion and tiger September 16, 2014 The International Fund for Animal Welfare is slamming the Toronto Blue Jays for bringing a baby lion as well as a tiger cub into its… Continue Reading
Naked man bites police dog, police dog politely doesn’t bite back September 16, 2014 In journalism, we tell our students that the ordinary isn’t newsworthy and we always use the example of dog bites man vs man bites… Continue Reading
Yurianne Hervis-Gonzalez, America’s most wanted animal killer, finally caught for allegedly torturing pigs September 15, 2014 He was known as Elvin, the main butcher and pig abuser on a Miami area farm and his illegal animal slaughter operation was documented… Continue Reading
Ale, the oldest eel in Sweden, dies at age 155 September 15, 2014 Åle the eel was a legend in Sweden. The oldest eel in Sweden (al is eel in Swedish) died after living an unprecedented 155… Continue Reading
Paris Hilton’s new man is a dog and he’s “Mr. Amazing” September 13, 2014 Warning: A new trend in purse-sized – or rather pocket-sized – dogs is coming your way. At least, that’s if the Paris Hilton celebutante seal… Continue Reading
