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Lazarus the cat traveled 722 miles from Illinois to Raleigh, where residents discovered his Fairfield hometown thanks to a microchip.

Cat travels 722 miles from Illinois to North Carolina

Lazarus the cat traveled 722 miles from Illinois to Raleigh, where residents discovered his Fairfield hometown thanks to a microchip.

December 23, 2016, 5:45am Life

Sometime before Thanksgiving, a 2-year-old, gray-white cat named Lazarus disappeared from a small town in southern Illinois — failing, inexplicably, to show up for dinner. Read story

Bella, a 4-year-old pet cat belonging to a Canadian woman who authorities say managed to hide her in a handbag during a flight across the Pacific Ocean sits in a cage in New Zealand&#039;s Auckland Airport. The woman was refused entry into the New Zealand and was forced to catch the next flight home with her cat after she tried to smuggle it across the border.

Canadians sent home for trying to sneak cat into New Zealand

Bella, a 4-year-old pet cat belonging to a Canadian woman who authorities say managed to hide her in a handbag during a flight across the Pacific Ocean sits in a cage in New Zealand&#039;s Auckland Airport. The woman was refused entry into the New Zealand and was forced to catch the next flight home with her cat after she tried to smuggle it across the border.

December 22, 2016, 12:41pm Nation & World

A Canadian woman who authorities said managed to hide her 4-year-old pet cat Bella in her handbag during a trans-Pacific flight had her vacation cut short when border agents discovered the ruse at a New Zealand airport. Read story

A camera belonging to Fort Huachuca Army installation captured this video image Dec. 1 of what is likely the second wild jaguar to be spotted in the U.S. in recent years. The Arizona Game and Fish Department said a preliminary analysis suggests the cat is new to the area and not &quot;El Jefe,&quot; a jaguar that was captured on video in a nearby mountain range last year.

U.S., Mexican wildlife officials draft recovery plan after jaguar appears

A camera belonging to Fort Huachuca Army installation captured this video image Dec. 1 of what is likely the second wild jaguar to be spotted in the U.S. in recent years. The Arizona Game and Fish Department said a preliminary analysis suggests the cat is new to the area and not &quot;El Jefe,&quot; a jaguar that was captured on video in a nearby mountain range last year.

December 20, 2016, 6:02am Nation & World

A team of wildlife officials in the United States and Mexico on Monday released details of a proposed recovery plan for the endangered jaguar, prompting criticism from environmental groups who said more needs to be done to restore a breeding population of the elusive cats north of the border. Read story

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved increases to several utility rates Monday night.

Vancouver council takes on pet issues

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved increases to several utility rates Monday night.

December 19, 2016, 9:34pm Clark County News

On Monday night, the city of Vancouver focused on cats and dogs. Read story

Rialto’s growing up: Once-stranded otter finds new family in B.C.

December 16, 2016, 1:15pm Northwest

Aswirl in constant motion, Rialto the baby sea otter is hard to tell apart from his look-alike new companions: two baby sea otters from Alaska, rescued like him. Read story

Portland researcher studies urban coyotes

December 16, 2016, 10:18am Northwest

Coyotes are a fairly common sight in rural areas of the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, and landowners might instinctively reach for the rifle if they see one in the pasture or sniffing around the barn. Read story

Squirrels declaring war on Christmas?

December 16, 2016, 5:44am Life

Squirrels hate Christmas. Or maybe squirrels love Christmas? Read story

Performing as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Katherine Free, left, dances with Pig, the dog, Dec. 8 during the Birmingham&#039;s Ballet Mutt-cracker, a rendition of the famous ballet &quot;The Nutcracker,&quot; in Birmingham, Ala. Pig was a featured performer, wearing a pink tutu and dancing alone with the Sugar Plum Fairy in Act 2.

Dogs dance in ‘Mutt-cracker’

Performing as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Katherine Free, left, dances with Pig, the dog, Dec. 8 during the Birmingham&#039;s Ballet Mutt-cracker, a rendition of the famous ballet &quot;The Nutcracker,&quot; in Birmingham, Ala. Pig was a featured performer, wearing a pink tutu and dancing alone with the Sugar Plum Fairy in Act 2.

December 16, 2016, 5:44am Life

Even casual dance fans have heard of the Christmastime classic “The Nutcracker,” but what about “The Mutt-cracker?” Read story

Whether guests are coming to your house or you are taking your pets with you, be mindful of how a dog will interact with others.

Visiting tips for dog owners, guests at holidays

Whether guests are coming to your house or you are taking your pets with you, be mindful of how a dog will interact with others.

December 16, 2016, 5:43am Life

Even if you’re looking forward to visiting relatives this holiday season, you may not be happy about visiting their dog. How can you make your entry through a relative’s front door more joyful and less jump-filled? Read story

Texas zoo sets up registry for popular pregnate orangutan

December 16, 2016, 5:43am Life

A Texas zoo has set up a gift registry for an orangutan couple who are expecting a baby. Read story