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Pets & Wildlife

Who’s the daddy? Surprise in Swiss orangutan paternity test

January 31, 2019, 9:50am Life

A paternity test on a baby orangutan has come back with a surprising result. Read story

Animal-assisted therapy can reduce pain and anxiety in people with a range of health problems.

Pet therapy gains fans in health care

Animal-assisted therapy can reduce pain and anxiety in people with a range of health problems.

January 28, 2019, 5:33am Health

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

This photo provided by Newberry Township Police shows Newberry Township Police Sgt. Chris Martinez and his K9 partner Tazer being saluted before the dog is euthanized Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 in Etters, Pa. Newberry Township Police Chief Steven Lutz says 9-year-old German Shephard Tazer didn’t seem well after his last shift on Saturday night. Sgt. Chris Martinez, his handler, took him to the vet on Tuesday and learned Tazer had bone cancer in both hind legs, and one of the legs was broken.

K9 with bone cancer gets final salute outside vet’s office

This photo provided by Newberry Township Police shows Newberry Township Police Sgt. Chris Martinez and his K9 partner Tazer being saluted before the dog is euthanized Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 in Etters, Pa. Newberry Township Police Chief Steven Lutz says 9-year-old German Shephard Tazer didn’t seem well after his last shift on Saturday night. Sgt. Chris Martinez, his handler, took him to the vet on Tuesday and learned Tazer had bone cancer in both hind legs, and one of the legs was broken.

January 25, 2019, 9:20am Nation & World

A beloved K9 suffering from bone cancer got a final salute at the Pennsylvania veterinarian’s office where he was euthanized. Read story

9 brains, 3 hearts and blue blood: Some wild facts about octopuses

January 25, 2019, 6:00am Pets & Wildlife

Mythology and superstition have portrayed octopuses as alien beings or evil creatures dwelling in the terrifying dark depths of oceans. Read story

Despite the cries of “they’re just trying to bring their pet everywhere for free,” people — particularly those of the younger variety — are still turning to emotional support animals as a means of treating depression and anxiety.

Pets help students with anxiety, disorders

Despite the cries of “they’re just trying to bring their pet everywhere for free,” people — particularly those of the younger variety — are still turning to emotional support animals as a means of treating depression and anxiety.

January 25, 2019, 5:22am Health

Sometimes Liv Tempesta feels like she doesn’t have any emotions. That comes with the territory when you’re coping with clinical depression. Read story

Banfield study: Osteoarthritis in pets big problem

January 23, 2019, 6:02am Business

Fifty-one percent of dogs and 41 percent of cats newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis were considered overweight or obese in 2017, according to a study published Tuesday by Vancouver-based Banfield Pet Hospital and the North American Veterinary Community of Gainesville, Fla. Read story

Half ton of fun: Cincinnati Zoo’s Fiona turning 2

January 21, 2019, 9:37am Life

Now a half ton of fun, the Cincinnati Zoo’s famed prematurely born hippo will soon turn 2 years old. Read story

Animal care technician Tiarie West of La Center greets Dasher, a 4-year-old American pit bull, while feeding the animals at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. The humane society wrapped up a banner year for adoptions in 2018, helping a total of 5,202 animals find homes.

Humane Society sees record adoptions, a few furry tales

Animal care technician Tiarie West of La Center greets Dasher, a 4-year-old American pit bull, while feeding the animals at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. The humane society wrapped up a banner year for adoptions in 2018, helping a total of 5,202 animals find homes.

January 20, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington wrapped up a banner year in 2018, as the organization tallies up a record year for adoption numbers and looks toward the future with a new vision for animal welfare. Read story

“Millie on the South Lawn” by Christine Merrill, alongside a letter from former first lady Barbara Bush, on display Jan. 9 at the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog.

Dog museum unleashed in New York

“Millie on the South Lawn” by Christine Merrill, alongside a letter from former first lady Barbara Bush, on display Jan. 9 at the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog.

January 18, 2019, 6:00am Pets & Wildlife

It’s a museum that invites visitors to come! Sit! And stay. Read story

This undated photo released by David Callisch shows cats Louise, top, and Tina in San Jose, Calif. Two cats are living large at a $1,500-a-month studio apartment their owner rents for them in Silicon Valley, where a housing shortage has sent rents skyrocketing.

Silicon Valley landlord rents $1,500 studio to 2 cats

This undated photo released by David Callisch shows cats Louise, top, and Tina in San Jose, Calif. Two cats are living large at a $1,500-a-month studio apartment their owner rents for them in Silicon Valley, where a housing shortage has sent rents skyrocketing.

January 18, 2019, 6:00am Pets & Wildlife

Two cats are living large at a $1,500-a-month studio apartment their owner rents for them in Silicon Valley, where a housing shortage has sent rents skyrocketing. Read story