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Pets & Wildlife

Washington farmer charged with animal abuse gets cows back

July 12, 2017, 12:50pm Northwest

A northwest Washington farmer charged in April with starving his animals to death has avoided felony convictions and will get several surviving cows back. Read story

Mo, an elderly Chesapeake Bay Lab in Garden Valley, Idaho, who wandered away from her owners during a hunting trip in September. Mo is back home after nine months and a brutal winter alone in the Idaho mountains.

Lost Idaho dog returns home

Mo, an elderly Chesapeake Bay Lab in Garden Valley, Idaho, who wandered away from her owners during a hunting trip in September. Mo is back home after nine months and a brutal winter alone in the Idaho mountains.

July 10, 2017, 8:54pm Northwest

A lost Boise dog is back home after nine months and a brutal winter alone in the Idaho mountains. Read story

Revelers run in front of Fuente Ymbro’s fighting bulls during the running of the bulls Monday at the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain.

Two hurt in Monday running of bulls

Revelers run in front of Fuente Ymbro’s fighting bulls during the running of the bulls Monday at the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain.

July 10, 2017, 5:13pm Nation & World

A fast-paced running of the bulls left two people injured at Spain’s San Fermin festival on Monday, officials said. There were no gorings on the fourth day of the bull runs. Read story

Camel among southwest Oregon shooting victims

July 10, 2017, 1:27pm Northwest

An Oregon perseveration center says a camel has died after being injured in a southwestern Oregon shooting last week. Read story

Animal advocates challenge Connecticut’s dog death penalty

July 10, 2017, 10:01am Nation & World

A federal judge is being asked to decide whether Connecticut has violated the rights of dog owners by holding animals deemed dangerous for years on what amounts to a canine death row. Read story

An elephant used for entertainment is seen at a venue in Thailand. London-based World Animal Protection says it wants tourists to know that the elephant you rode during your vacation in Thailand is probably a miserable victim of abuse.

Group: Asia’s elephants are abused

An elephant used for entertainment is seen at a venue in Thailand. London-based World Animal Protection says it wants tourists to know that the elephant you rode during your vacation in Thailand is probably a miserable victim of abuse.

July 9, 2017, 5:22am Life

An animal protection group wants tourists to know that the elephants they are thinking about riding while on vacation in Thailand are probably miserable victims of abuse. Read story

The sarcophagus for Prince Thutmose’s cat is seen at an exhibit in Seattle.

Study: DNA indicates early spread of cats in human world

The sarcophagus for Prince Thutmose’s cat is seen at an exhibit in Seattle.

July 7, 2017, 6:05am Life

Long before cats became the darlings of Facebook and YouTube, they spread through the ancient human world. Read story

Tessa Puma, 6, works with physical therapy assistant Turranna Rice, right, and Doggie Brigade member Grace, with her handler Chris Witschey, left, as they walk around the park in front of Akron Children’s Hospital on June 20, 2017, in Akron, Ohio. Tessa often works with therapy animals at the hospital, including Grace, who is also an amputee.

Girl who lost leg gets help from dog

Tessa Puma, 6, works with physical therapy assistant Turranna Rice, right, and Doggie Brigade member Grace, with her handler Chris Witschey, left, as they walk around the park in front of Akron Children’s Hospital on June 20, 2017, in Akron, Ohio. Tessa often works with therapy animals at the hospital, including Grace, who is also an amputee.

July 7, 2017, 6:05am Life

Tessa Puma’s appearance is characterized by floppy bows and the color pink, but her tough mentality is more like that of her surname — courageous and strong in the face of adversity. Read story

Zoo staff raises abandoned baby kangaroo

July 7, 2017, 6:02am Life

An abandoned baby kangaroo is back with her mob after being hand-raised by the staff at a Florida zoo. Read story

Art Hegeman of rural New Market, Va., holds a Great Pyrenees pup July 8, 2008. The pup eventually grew to 120 pounds and was used as a livestock guardian dog to protect ornamental fowl.

Livestock guardian dogs help protect poultry, herd animals

Art Hegeman of rural New Market, Va., holds a Great Pyrenees pup July 8, 2008. The pup eventually grew to 120 pounds and was used as a livestock guardian dog to protect ornamental fowl.

July 7, 2017, 6:02am Pets & Wildlife

Livestock guardian dogs can be lifesavers, not only for herd animals and poultry but also for farmers and ranchers trying to build a profitable business. Read story