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Cougar spotted in Gresham

April 20, 2016, 9:46am Life

PORTLAND -- Police say a cougar has been spotted in a Gresham, Ore., neighborhood and they are warning people to stay away from the animal. Read story

This little brown bat was found last month near North Bend and is the first and only confirmed case of white-nose syndrome in the state. Still, the U.S. Forest Service wants to ensure that the fungus stays out of Ape Cave near Mount St. Helens.

New urgency in protecting Ape Cave from deadly disease

This little brown bat was found last month near North Bend and is the first and only confirmed case of white-nose syndrome in the state. Still, the U.S. Forest Service wants to ensure that the fungus stays out of Ape Cave near Mount St. Helens.

April 18, 2016, 6:01am Clark County News

Long before white-nose syndrome reached the Pacific Northwest, the U.S. Forest Service had warned visitors to Ape Cave at Mount St. Helens of the disease. Now that it's been found in Washington state, the message has new gravity. Read story

Socket, 18 months, prowls the aisles of Lutz Hardware in downtown Camas.

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Socket, 18 months, prowls the aisles of Lutz Hardware in downtown Camas.

April 17, 2016, 6:00am Business

As Ed Oquendo stood in line on a recent Monday at Vintage Books in Vancouver, he cradled Henry, a 19-year-old tabby who lives at the bookstore. Henry appeared nonplussed by the interaction. Read story

Khushi, a white tigress, plays with her newborn cub Feb. 11, 2012, at the state zoological park in Gauhati, India. Countries with wild tiger populations have agreed to do more to protect tiger habitats that are shrinking drastically because of deforestation and urban sprawl, conservationists said Friday. Representatives from the 13 Asian countries with tigers, meeting this week in New Delhi, issued a resolution acknowledging that the forests in which tigers live are inherently valuable themselves and worthy of protection.

Tiger countries agree to preserve big-cat habitats

Khushi, a white tigress, plays with her newborn cub Feb. 11, 2012, at the state zoological park in Gauhati, India. Countries with wild tiger populations have agreed to do more to protect tiger habitats that are shrinking drastically because of deforestation and urban sprawl, conservationists said Friday. Representatives from the 13 Asian countries with tigers, meeting this week in New Delhi, issued a resolution acknowledging that the forests in which tigers live are inherently valuable themselves and worthy of protection.

April 15, 2016, 9:58am Life

NEW DELHI -- Countries with wild tiger populations have agreed to do more to protect tiger habitats that are shrinking drastically because of deforestation and urban sprawl, conservationists said Friday. Read story

A patient guest sits in one of Dog Parker&#039;s doghouses.

Rentable dog crates hit New York sidewalks

A patient guest sits in one of Dog Parker&#039;s doghouses.

April 15, 2016, 5:37am Life

In a city that's expert at peddling solutions to problems no one quite knew they had, the Dog Parker was probably inevitable: a rentable doghouse that allow New Yorkers to stash their furry charges while they fetch groceries and retrieve dry cleaning, errands only complicated by a leash and a… Read story

Before and after photos are shown Thursday April 7, 2016 of a boxer named Brewster cared for at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA ) forensic unit, after he was dropped off last year by a good Samaritan who said he found the starving animal in a park, in New York. The ASPCA forensic veterinarians work with the New York Police Department to capture evidence and punish animal abusers.

Forensic vets combat animal abuse

Before and after photos are shown Thursday April 7, 2016 of a boxer named Brewster cared for at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA ) forensic unit, after he was dropped off last year by a good Samaritan who said he found the starving animal in a park, in New York. The ASPCA forensic veterinarians work with the New York Police Department to capture evidence and punish animal abusers.

April 15, 2016, 5:37am Life

The cocker spaniel arrives to the animal hospital with a police officer, whimpering and shaking. He has a pus-filled pink socket for a left eye and is so skinny his spine and ribs show through his caramel-colored fur. Read story

Longview considers squirrel for official city mascot

April 14, 2016, 10:54am Latest News

Longview is considering making the squirrel the city's official mascot as the furry creatures are already at the center of an annual summer festival. Read story

Dog owners line up at a food truck specializing in treats for their four-legged friends during the lunch hour April 5 at the headquarters for the clothing and skateboard retailer Zumiez in Lynnwood.

Seattle food truck goes to the dogs

Dog owners line up at a food truck specializing in treats for their four-legged friends during the lunch hour April 5 at the headquarters for the clothing and skateboard retailer Zumiez in Lynnwood.

April 14, 2016, 6:01am Life

SEATTLE -- Stand on any block around lunchtime near Amazon.com's downtown Seattle headquarters and there are two common sights: people walking their dogs and people buying lunch at food trucks. Read story

Possibly world’s longest snake dies

April 14, 2016, 5:58am Life

Oh giant snake, we hardly knew ye. Read story

Battle Ground: Police dog Luca with his new protective vest.

Donation puts protective vest on Battle Ground police K-9 Luca

Battle Ground: Police dog Luca with his new protective vest.

April 13, 2016, 5:59am Community

One of Battle Ground Police Department's furry finest, K-9 Luca, has received a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K-9s Inc. Read story