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Pets & Wildlife

Dogs play key role in schools’ cancer study

January 3, 2020, 6:02am Life

A new joint study by UC Davis, the University of Wisconsin and Colorado State University is looking for healthy canines to participate in a study that may benefit man and man’s best friend alike. Read story

The dogo Argentino is a powerful big-game hunter that has made the American Kennel Club&#039;s list of recognized breeds. The club announced that the dog can compete in traditional, breed-judging shows.

AKC OKs two new breeds; dogo Argentino, barbet can now compete in shows

The dogo Argentino is a powerful big-game hunter that has made the American Kennel Club&#039;s list of recognized breeds. The club announced that the dog can compete in traditional, breed-judging shows.

January 3, 2020, 6:01am Life

A powerful Argentine big-game hunter and a sociable French water dog have made the American Kennel Club’s list of recognized breeds. Read story

A two-month-old giraffe sits in her enclosure at the Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. The Mexico City zoo is celebrating its second baby giraffe of the year. The female giraffe was unveiled this week after a mandatory quarantine period following her Oct. 23 birth. She will be named via a public vote.

Mexico City zoo welcomes second baby giraffe of the year

A two-month-old giraffe sits in her enclosure at the Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. The Mexico City zoo is celebrating its second baby giraffe of the year. The female giraffe was unveiled this week after a mandatory quarantine period following her Oct. 23 birth. She will be named via a public vote.

December 30, 2019, 9:46am Life

The Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City is celebrating its second baby giraffe of the year, already as tall as a full-grown human. Read story

Jay Hamm, prepares to leave on a trip across the U.S. with his two dogs, including K Poppy here, to raise awareness about pet therapy, in Jupiter, Fla., on Nov. 1.

Man, dogs visit nursing homes

Jay Hamm, prepares to leave on a trip across the U.S. with his two dogs, including K Poppy here, to raise awareness about pet therapy, in Jupiter, Fla., on Nov. 1.

December 27, 2019, 6:00am Life

Jay Hamm already has plans to get back out onto the open road with his dogs. Read story

Invasive Asian giant hornet found in Washington

December 22, 2019, 2:23pm Northwest

Officials are warning about the Asian giant hornet, a new invasive species found in Washington state that can pack a powerful sting and be a threat to honeybees. Read story

Arizona rescues decry county shipping animals to other states

December 22, 2019, 2:22pm Nation & World

Arizona’s most populous county has shipped more than 4,000 cats and dogs to shelters in other states over the past 19 months, angering local rescues who say the transport program has severely depleted the pet supply in Phoenix. Read story

Drew Pescaro and his dog Lily, on a $500 shopping spree Dec. 12 at Petco in Durham, N.C. Pescaro is a survivor of the mass shooting at UNC Charlotte in April.

Rescue dog helps shooting survivor recover, inspires him to pay it forward

Drew Pescaro and his dog Lily, on a $500 shopping spree Dec. 12 at Petco in Durham, N.C. Pescaro is a survivor of the mass shooting at UNC Charlotte in April.

December 20, 2019, 6:00am Life

Lily was abandoned before Peak Lab Rescue got her. Read story

Brian Larsen, holding his buddy Nibber, is the founder and CEO of RestoraPet in Gaithersburg, Md., which makes nutritional supplements for dogs, cats and horses.

Business in health supplements for pets takes off

Brian Larsen, holding his buddy Nibber, is the founder and CEO of RestoraPet in Gaithersburg, Md., which makes nutritional supplements for dogs, cats and horses.

December 15, 2019, 6:00am Business

Anyone who has experienced the decline and loss of pet knows the emotional pain that accompanies it. Read story

Phillip, a beagle, sniffs incoming passenger&#039;s luggage with his handler, Valerie Woo, a Customs and Border Patrol Agriculture Specialist and Canine Handler, at the international arrivals terminal at Dulles International Airport.

Customs beagles on pork patrol

Phillip, a beagle, sniffs incoming passenger&#039;s luggage with his handler, Valerie Woo, a Customs and Border Patrol Agriculture Specialist and Canine Handler, at the international arrivals terminal at Dulles International Airport.

December 13, 2019, 6:00am Pets & Wildlife

Phillip has a preference for small handbags. Larger bags may yield bigger loads of contraband, but he doesn’t care. For him, it all pays the same. A single Snausage, or maybe a Pup-Peroni dog treat. Wearing his dark blue vest that says, “Protecting American Agriculture” above the U.S. Department of… Read story

A cat named Renae looks for some attention from Tesslynn Escamilla, right, and Jacob Haas at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

Animal shelters in Vancouver, Washougal, Longview create network, set holiday pet adoption Saturday

A cat named Renae looks for some attention from Tesslynn Escamilla, right, and Jacob Haas at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

December 12, 2019, 6:01am Clark County News

Shelters in Vancouver, Washougal, Longview create Humane Southwest Network, set holiday pet adoption Saturday Read story