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Pets & Wildlife

North Cascades is top dog-friendly park

March 13, 2020, 6:05am Life

Already proclaimed the most Instagrammable in the U.S. National Park System, North Cascades National Park added another accolade last week. Read story

A dog in Hong Kong apparently tested &quot;weak positive&quot; for COVID-19, but as the dog had no symptoms, medical and veterinarian experts believe the test results could have been the result of environmental exposure, infection, cross-reaction from other viruses or testing issues.

Tips on keeping pets safe from COVID-19

A dog in Hong Kong apparently tested &quot;weak positive&quot; for COVID-19, but as the dog had no symptoms, medical and veterinarian experts believe the test results could have been the result of environmental exposure, infection, cross-reaction from other viruses or testing issues.

March 13, 2020, 5:59am Health

With the nation focused on COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has infected more than 100,000 people that we know of and killed almost 3,500 around the world, many have become nervous about what it means for our beloved pets. Read story

Pet therapy: Animals work as healers

March 8, 2020, 6:02am Life

Pet therapy is gaining fans in health care and beyond. Animal-assisted therapy can reduce pain and anxiety in people with a range of health problems. Read story

Cheryl Collins, left, and her daughter&#039;s cat Barney check in with Clinic Assistant Nicole Akerill at the VetIQ location inside the 221E N.E. 104th Ave. Walmart in Vancouver.

VetIQ clinic debuts in Vancouver Walmart

Cheryl Collins, left, and her daughter&#039;s cat Barney check in with Clinic Assistant Nicole Akerill at the VetIQ location inside the 221E N.E. 104th Ave. Walmart in Vancouver.

March 8, 2020, 5:50am Business

One of Vancouver’s newest pet care clinics held its grand opening Feb. 29, the latest of several veterinary clinics that have opened in the city in recent years. But the new VetIQ clinic stands out due to its location: Inside the Mill Plain Walmart at 221E N.E. 104th Ave. Read story

The federal Department of Transportation is proposing new rules for emotional support animals, and those regulations may be coming to an aircraft near you.

DOT zeroes in on animals, flying

The federal Department of Transportation is proposing new rules for emotional support animals, and those regulations may be coming to an aircraft near you.

March 6, 2020, 6:05am Nation & World

Get ready for growls and howls. Watch out for whimpering and whining. Be prepared for snappishness and snarling. The federal Department of Transportation is proposing new rules for emotional support animals, and those regulations may be coming to an aircraft near you. Read story

The abandoning of bags of dog poop on trails and in yards has become an ongoing problem around the nation.

Dog walkers urged to pick up poop bags

The abandoning of bags of dog poop on trails and in yards has become an ongoing problem around the nation.

March 6, 2020, 6:02am Pets & Wildlife

Dear Joan: I am writing to ask for your help to bring an issue to the attention of the general public. The issue is the dog poopy bags left on hiking trails. I have not seen this issue being addressed anywhere. Read story

Lost dog or cat? Facial recognition app could help you find your pet

March 6, 2020, 6:01am Pets & Wildlife

Pet owners looking for a missing dog or cat can now use facial recognition in their search. Read story

Just a few hours after birth, first-time mom Uzumma and her baby are bonding and staying cozy indoors. Here, you can see Uzumma snacking on some greens while the baby stays warm and safe on her belly. Uzumma has settled into a quiet, hay-filled gorilla tunnel, which is a walkway in between her indoor bedrooms.

Watch Woodland Park Zoo’s new baby gorilla cuddle with mom

Just a few hours after birth, first-time mom Uzumma and her baby are bonding and staying cozy indoors. Here, you can see Uzumma snacking on some greens while the baby stays warm and safe on her belly. Uzumma has settled into a quiet, hay-filled gorilla tunnel, which is a walkway in between her indoor bedrooms.

March 5, 2020, 8:20am Life

The Woodland Park Zoo welcomed its first baby gorilla since 2015, a baby boy, on Wednesday morning. Read story

Wounded veteran Phil Bauer, 43, and Champagne make the rounds at a gathering at the Capitol to recognize the work of service dogs and trainers Lu and Dale Picard.

Service dogs light a path back to stability

Wounded veteran Phil Bauer, 43, and Champagne make the rounds at a gathering at the Capitol to recognize the work of service dogs and trainers Lu and Dale Picard.

March 1, 2020, 6:00am Life

A group of veterans and their service dogs, along with supporters of federal legislation that would help vets obtain the trained dogs as part of their treatment for a psychological or physical injury, gathered at the Connecticut Capitol Tuesday afternoon to screen the documentary “To Be of Service” and recognize… Read story

Bill Hoover sits with his dogs Daisey, left, Gotcha, right, and his friend&#039;s dog Pozey, back, at his apartment in Vancouver. Hoover&#039;s dogs love to sit on his lap while he&#039;s in his recliner.

CDM Caregiving Services helps those in need pay vet bills

Bill Hoover sits with his dogs Daisey, left, Gotcha, right, and his friend&#039;s dog Pozey, back, at his apartment in Vancouver. Hoover&#039;s dogs love to sit on his lap while he&#039;s in his recliner.

February 29, 2020, 5:07am Clark County News

When Bill Hoover feels a bout of depression coming on, it’s almost like his two dogs can sense it. Read story