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Puppies Barry and Olympia size up one another as they take the field for “Puppy Bowl XIV.” Damian Strohmeyer/Animal Planet

Competition in TV’s ‘Puppy Bowl’ promises to be ruff

Puppies Barry and Olympia size up one another as they take the field for “Puppy Bowl XIV.” Damian Strohmeyer/Animal Planet

February 2, 2018, 6:05am Life

It’s Game Day. A player steps onto the field, ready to face off in a ferocious contest of strength, agility and mental focus. Millions of passionate viewers in living rooms across the country have gathered to watch him compete in one of the year’s most anticipated, uniquely American TV events.… Read story

Artist sues for custody of cat; gets visits

February 2, 2018, 5:55am Pets & Wildlife

When her cat dashed out an open door, Logan Square artist Rae Bees turned to her Facebook community for help. Read story

Lethargy, fever, sneezing, coughing and discharge from eyes and nose are signs of the canine flu.

Spot signs of canine influenza

Lethargy, fever, sneezing, coughing and discharge from eyes and nose are signs of the canine flu.

February 2, 2018, 5:55am Health

The flu isn’t just a pain for humans this season. Dogs are getting canine influenza, too. Read story

The National Park Service shows mountain lion P-23. The southern California mountain lion was part of a study by federal biologists has been found dead. The National Park Service says remains of the 5½-year-old female lion known as P-23 were recovered this week near Malibu Canyon Road and she appeared to have been struck by a vehicle.

Southern California cougar in study found dead near road

The National Park Service shows mountain lion P-23. The southern California mountain lion was part of a study by federal biologists has been found dead. The National Park Service says remains of the 5½-year-old female lion known as P-23 were recovered this week near Malibu Canyon Road and she appeared to have been struck by a vehicle.

February 1, 2018, 10:03am Life

A Southern California mountain lion that was part of a study by federal biologists has been found dead. Read story

A Mexican gray wolf leaves cover at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, Socorro County, N.M. U.S. wildlife managers failed to adopt a recovery plan for the endangered Mexican gray wolf that would protect against illegal killings and the consequences of inbreeding, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by environmentalists. Jim Clark/U.S.

Lawsuits say recovery plan for Mexican gray wolf is flawed

A Mexican gray wolf leaves cover at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, Socorro County, N.M. U.S. wildlife managers failed to adopt a recovery plan for the endangered Mexican gray wolf that would protect against illegal killings and the consequences of inbreeding, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by environmentalists. Jim Clark/U.S.

January 31, 2018, 6:05am Life

U.S. wildlife managers failed to adopt a recovery plan for the endangered Mexican gray wolf that would protect against illegal killings and the consequences of inbreeding, according to lawsuits filed Tuesday by environmentalists. Read story

This undated photo, provided by the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City shows Mushu, a 10 month-old Pallas' Cat. The small mountain cat is on the loose at the Salt Lake City zoo on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, marking the second animal escape there in less than two years. The cat isn't dangerous and is believed to still be inside zoo grounds.

Salt Lake City zoo staff searches for missing mountain cat

This undated photo, provided by the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City shows Mushu, a 10 month-old Pallas' Cat. The small mountain cat is on the loose at the Salt Lake City zoo on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, marking the second animal escape there in less than two years. The cat isn't dangerous and is believed to still be inside zoo grounds.

January 29, 2018, 4:53pm Life

A small mountain cat was on the loose at the zoo in Salt Lake City on Monday, marking the second animal escape there in less than two years. Read story

This llama was spotted in the Luebbering area of Franklin County for months, authorities say. It was finally rounded up on Jan. 13 and given a new home.

Llama loses liberty after months on lam

This llama was spotted in the Luebbering area of Franklin County for months, authorities say. It was finally rounded up on Jan. 13 and given a new home.

January 26, 2018, 6:04am Life

There has been a mystery llama roaming around southeast Franklin County for months — and no one quite knows why. Read story

This mare and her filly were dumped in a field in Sacramento County over the holidays. Bradshaw Animal Shelter and The Medicine Horse Project teamed up to save them.

Filly, mare ditched over holidays

This mare and her filly were dumped in a field in Sacramento County over the holidays. Bradshaw Animal Shelter and The Medicine Horse Project teamed up to save them.

January 26, 2018, 6:02am Life

During the holidays, a mare and her filly found themselves abandoned in Sacramento County. Read story

Baltimore-area canine sleuths get their own TV series

January 26, 2018, 5:35am Pets & Wildlife

Emma the Chihauhau didn’t realize she was in danger. Read story

Grump Cat’s fame led to endorsement deals, including one with Nestle Purina PetCare, for owner Tabatha Bundesen. The feline was also at the center of an intellectual property dispute between Grumpy Cat Limited and Grenade beverage company.

Grumpy Cat unamused by trademark overstep

Grump Cat’s fame led to endorsement deals, including one with Nestle Purina PetCare, for owner Tabatha Bundesen. The feline was also at the center of an intellectual property dispute between Grumpy Cat Limited and Grenade beverage company.

January 26, 2018, 5:34am Life

To most internet users, Grumpy Cat — the feline with a furry frown — is a minor celebrity that capitalized on the popularity of memes in 2012 as a perpetual sourpuss. One of the most famous images of the cat, for example, was overlaid with the text, “I had fun… Read story