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A dog clears a hurdle on the jumping course at the Mount Hood Doberman Pinscher Club agility trials on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at the Dr. Jack Giesy Equestrian Arena in Ridgefield.

Dogs strut their stuff in agility trials at fairgrounds

A dog clears a hurdle on the jumping course at the Mount Hood Doberman Pinscher Club agility trials on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at the Dr. Jack Giesy Equestrian Arena in Ridgefield.

October 9, 2021, 6:14pm Clark County News

The timer started, and Lad was off like a rocket. Read story

This photo released by Tokyo Zoological Park Society shows giant panda twins, male Xiao Xiao, left, and female Lei Lei, 103 days after they were born at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. The twin cubs, which were palm-size pink creatures when born on June 23, got their names Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, chosen from hundreds of thousands of suggestions sent from fans around the country.

Panda cubs at Tokyo zoo get their names, to debut in January

This photo released by Tokyo Zoological Park Society shows giant panda twins, male Xiao Xiao, left, and female Lei Lei, 103 days after they were born at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. The twin cubs, which were palm-size pink creatures when born on June 23, got their names Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, chosen from hundreds of thousands of suggestions sent from fans around the country.

October 8, 2021, 8:27am Life

Giant panda twins born at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo in June got their names Friday — Lei Lei for the female cub, and Xiao Xiao for her brother. They were chosen from hundreds of thousands of suggestions sent from fans around Japan. Read story

While excess cannabis consumption by canines is not new, cases are growing as more states legalize the drug and its use becomes more widespread, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

More dogs ingesting edible marijuana

While excess cannabis consumption by canines is not new, cases are growing as more states legalize the drug and its use becomes more widespread, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

October 8, 2021, 6:02am Life

Bentley seemed to be in a haze. Normally this 12-pound Chihuahua-terrier mix would never refuse hot, fresh French fries from a drive-through fast food joint. But on a recent warm afternoon, he turned his head away at his owner’s offer. Read story

‘Lizard King’ charged with turtle trafficking

October 8, 2021, 6:00am Pets & Wildlife

A convicted wildlife smuggler who still operates as a leading buyer and seller of reptiles has been accused by federal prosecutors of scheming to smuggle illegally harvested Florida turtles to China, Japan and other places. Read story

What to know about pet insurance

October 8, 2021, 5:26am Pets & Wildlife

All pets, like people, get sick or have a medical emergency at some point in their lives. Read story

Wild beluga whale seen in Tacoma waters for first time since 1940

October 6, 2021, 1:02pm Latest News

A lone beluga whale, far from its Alaskan home, has been swimming in Puget Sound waters off Tacoma this week and whale experts don't know why. Read story

Male tiger kills female in breeding intro at Tacoma zoo

October 4, 2021, 6:47pm Life

A female Sumatran tiger from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma has died after another tiger attacked her during a breeding introduction, officials said. Read story

Two polar bears leaving Maryland Zoo; one relocating to Portland

October 4, 2021, 6:42pm Life

The two polar bears living at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore are moving to new locations after recommendations from a nonprofit organization which focuses on animal care and welfare, officials said Monday. Read story

An injuried bear with burned paws sits under trees near a home in Meyers, California, during the Caldor fire at on Aug. 31, 2021.

Their homes survived the Caldor fire. Then Tahoe’s hungry black bears moved in

An injuried bear with burned paws sits under trees near a home in Meyers, California, during the Caldor fire at on Aug. 31, 2021.

October 4, 2021, 6:00am Nation & World

With the Caldor fire raging dangerously close to their Meyers-area home in late August, Justin Child and his girlfriend, Kristina Covey, had just minutes to pack a few belongings and grab their Great Dane, Disco, before evacuating. Read story

New Puppy 101: How to raise your new furry friend

October 1, 2021, 6:09am Pets & Wildlife

Raising a puppy is a challenge for both new and experienced dog owners, but it can also be an exciting, life-changing experience. The goal is to provide your puppy with a safe environment, but there is a fine line between safety and being overprotective. Read story