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Pets & Wildlife

Thirteen bald eagles found dead on Maryland farm

February 22, 2016, 9:46am Life

Thirteen bald eagles were found dead over the weekend near a farm on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Read story

Angela Zilar, director of Tri-Cities Animal Shelter &amp; Control Services in Pasco, holds fingers with one of two capuchin monkeys that were seized Feb. 14 from a house in Pasco.

Pasco couple want monkeys returned

Angela Zilar, director of Tri-Cities Animal Shelter &amp; Control Services in Pasco, holds fingers with one of two capuchin monkeys that were seized Feb. 14 from a house in Pasco.

February 22, 2016, 6:08am Northwest

A Pasco couple who say they bought two capuchin monkeys because they couldn't have children want the animals back after they were seized by animal control officials. Read story

At home in Camas, animal lover Caroline Reiswig gathers together her rescue dogs, the smallest of which is a 4.5-pound Chihuahua named &quot;Tiny.&quot; (Photos by Natalie Behring/ The Columbian)

Pouring her considerable energy into animal welfare causes

At home in Camas, animal lover Caroline Reiswig gathers together her rescue dogs, the smallest of which is a 4.5-pound Chihuahua named &quot;Tiny.&quot; (Photos by Natalie Behring/ The Columbian)

February 21, 2016, 6:06am Clark County News

Growing up in India in the 1950s and '60s, Caroline Reiswig saw much that troubled her. Read story

Knife-wielding monkey terrorizes Brazilian bar after guzzling some rum

February 19, 2016, 12:14pm Nation & World

Monkeys just want to have fun - and brandish dangerous weapons. Read story

Experts say there&#039;s no question animals grieve the loss of companions -- even across species.

Lost a pet? Help your other animals grieve

Experts say there&#039;s no question animals grieve the loss of companions -- even across species.

February 19, 2016, 6:10am Life

When a family pet dies, naturally the humans in the household grieve the death of their beloved companion. However, surviving animals in multi-pet households may also react to the loss in a variety of ways. Read story

Wesley, a Dandie Dinmont terrier, looks up after winning his breed at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday in New York. Dandie Dinmonts, named for a character in a novel by Sir Walter Scott, were among dozens of breeds hoping for their first best-in-show win Tuesday night.

Many breeds yearn for 1st Westminster win

Wesley, a Dandie Dinmont terrier, looks up after winning his breed at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday in New York. Dandie Dinmonts, named for a character in a novel by Sir Walter Scott, were among dozens of breeds hoping for their first best-in-show win Tuesday night.

February 19, 2016, 6:10am Life

NEW YORK -- Wesley the Dandie Dinmont terrier could feel confident of at least one win at the Westminster Kennel Club, since he was the only contestant for best of his venerable breed. Read story

This photo provided by Kathy Halper Art &amp; Embroidery shows an embroidered dog portrait, &quot;Seamus,&quot; by longtime painter Halper, of Highland Park, Ill. ?Embroidery has always been considered a craft, (but) I approach it as an equal, contemporary art form,? says Halper. &quot;The excitement for me is creating the painting experience with thread.?

Pet portraits come in all shapes, sizes

This photo provided by Kathy Halper Art &amp; Embroidery shows an embroidered dog portrait, &quot;Seamus,&quot; by longtime painter Halper, of Highland Park, Ill. ?Embroidery has always been considered a craft, (but) I approach it as an equal, contemporary art form,? says Halper. &quot;The excitement for me is creating the painting experience with thread.?

February 19, 2016, 6:04am Life

Want to record your beloved pet's likeness in a work of art? Read story

Kylie Vroman and Lenny, of Battle Ground, compete in the Craig Cameron Extreme Cowboy Race in 2013.

Horse Expo is equal parts education and entertainment

Kylie Vroman and Lenny, of Battle Ground, compete in the Craig Cameron Extreme Cowboy Race in 2013.

February 19, 2016, 6:01am Clark County Life

Picture this: The carousel is spinning. The painted ponies are prancing smoothly round and round, up and down. They're gorgeous and enchanting — but nobody would mistake them for life. They rise and fall like pistons. Read story

Oregon-bred silky terrier takes best in breed at Westminster

February 18, 2016, 1:27pm Life

SALEM, Ore. -- A 4-year-old silky terrier bred by an Oregon couple won best in breed at the Westminster Kennel Club's 140th Annual Dog Show. Read story

Bamboo is in the grass family. When it blooms, it might bring in an assortment of birds, such as this blue grosbeak.

Blooming bamboo creates a bird-feeding frenzy

Bamboo is in the grass family. When it blooms, it might bring in an assortment of birds, such as this blue grosbeak.

February 18, 2016, 5:30am Life

The national association says it is only a grass, but not many plants are looked at with heart pounding fear and trepidation as bamboo. But it is that grass element that caught us all by surprise last spring. Read story