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Messi the dog poses for photographers Tuesday upon arrival at the awards ceremony and the premiere of the film &ldquo;The Second Act&rdquo; during the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France.

Dogs are real stars of Cannes where actors and canine co-stars share red carpet spotlight

Messi the dog poses for photographers Tuesday upon arrival at the awards ceremony and the premiere of the film &ldquo;The Second Act&rdquo; during the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France.

May 25, 2024, 6:04am Life

It’s been a dog’s life at this year’s Cannes Film Festival — or should that be the Canine Film Festival? Read story

Council wants answers on deaths of L.A. Zoo elephants

May 24, 2024, 6:08am Life

After outcry over the recent deaths of two L.A. Zoo elephants, the Los Angeles City Council wants to know why they were euthanized. Read story

Suffering from allergies? So are zoo’s beavers, goat

May 24, 2024, 6:07am Life

It’s spring, and you’re sneezy, sniffly, stuffy and snotty. Read story

A dog attends the Pet Gala fashion show at AKC Museum of The Dog, Monday, May 20, 2024, in New York.

Fashion goes to the dogs: Pooches parade red carpet in salute to stars at Met Gala

A dog attends the Pet Gala fashion show at AKC Museum of The Dog, Monday, May 20, 2024, in New York.

May 24, 2024, 6:07am Life

They may call it a catwalk, but the Pet Gala is the dogs’ time to shine. Read story

Cockfighting roosters seized and euthanized in Yakima County

May 23, 2024, 8:21pm Life

Yakima County Sheriff’s deputies killed 64 cockfighting roosters May 10 near Zillah as they were responding to a call about the welfare of horses on the property. Read story

The Port of Vancouver and the Vancouver Bee Project are collaborating on a new bee habitat on port property. To prepare the property, a 40-by-100-foot tarp was laid down to kill off unwanted grasses, weeds and plants.

Port of Vancouver, Vancouver Bee Project collaborate on new bee habitat on port property

The Port of Vancouver and the Vancouver Bee Project are collaborating on a new bee habitat on port property. To prepare the property, a 40-by-100-foot tarp was laid down to kill off unwanted grasses, weeds and plants.

May 22, 2024, 6:06am Business

The Port of Vancouver and the Vancouver Bee Project are collaborating on a new bee habitat on port property. While it’s just a big black sheet of plastic at the moment, eventually the area will be filled with native plants and flowers that will attract native bees. Read story

Cockfighting operation are often in rural areas, making them a challenge for evidence gathering by law enforcement.

Roosters rescued from Yakima Valley cockfights as state cracks down on animal abuse

Cockfighting operation are often in rural areas, making them a challenge for evidence gathering by law enforcement.

May 19, 2024, 6:05am Latest News

Mutilated, injected and forced to kill or be killed: Roosters raised for the blood sport of cockfighting face a hellish life. Read story

Furry Friends recently held a retirement party for their longest active volunteer, Linda Rader.

Furry Friends celebrates the retirement of longest active volunteer

Furry Friends recently held a retirement party for their longest active volunteer, Linda Rader.

May 18, 2024, 5:59am Clark County News

VANCOUVER – Furry Friends recently held a retirement party for its longest active volunteer, Linda Rader. Read story

One of four panda bears at Zoo Atlanta rests in their habitat on Dec. 30, 2023, in Atlanta. The zoo&rsquo;s giant panda bear agreement with China expires in late 2024, and plans are underway for Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun to travel to China later in the year, though further details on their travel were not immediately available.

The last pandas at any US zoo are expected to leave Atlanta for China this fall

One of four panda bears at Zoo Atlanta rests in their habitat on Dec. 30, 2023, in Atlanta. The zoo&rsquo;s giant panda bear agreement with China expires in late 2024, and plans are underway for Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun to travel to China later in the year, though further details on their travel were not immediately available.

May 17, 2024, 10:48am Life

The last U.S. zoo with pandas in its care expects to say goodbye to the four giant bears this fall. Read story

This photo provided by Vermont State University shows Max the Cat stands in front of Woodruff Hall at Vermont State University Castleton on on Oct. 12, 2023 in Castleton, Vt. Vermont State University&rsquo;s Castleton campus has bestowed the title of &ldquo;Doctor of Litter-ature&rdquo; on Max, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students&rsquo; graduation on Saturday. The school is not honoring the feline for his mousing or napping but rather for friendliness.

A college puts the ‘cat’ into ‘education’ by giving Max an honorary ‘doctor of litter-ature’ degree

This photo provided by Vermont State University shows Max the Cat stands in front of Woodruff Hall at Vermont State University Castleton on on Oct. 12, 2023 in Castleton, Vt. Vermont State University&rsquo;s Castleton campus has bestowed the title of &ldquo;Doctor of Litter-ature&rdquo; on Max, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students&rsquo; graduation on Saturday. The school is not honoring the feline for his mousing or napping but rather for friendliness.

May 17, 2024, 10:39am Entertainment

A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of “doctor of litter-ature” on Max the cat, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students’ graduation on Saturday. Read story