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Pets & Wildlife

Man sues Everett over access to animal shelter records

February 17, 2016, 10:05am Northwest

EVERETT -- An Arlington-area man has filed a lawsuit against Everett after he was denied access to dog records at a public animal shelter. Read story

Monkeys taken from Pasco home as shelter investigates

February 17, 2016, 10:05am Life

Two capuchin monkeys have been confiscated from a home in Pasco while animal control officials determine whether the pets are owned legally. Read story

CJ, a German shorthaired pointer, is shown in the ring Tuesday during the sporting group competition at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York. CJ won Best in Show.

German shorthaired pointer Westminster’s top dog

CJ, a German shorthaired pointer, is shown in the ring Tuesday during the sporting group competition at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York. CJ won Best in Show.

February 16, 2016, 8:47pm Life

NEW YORK -- Now appointed America's top dog -- CJ, the German shorthaired pointer. Read story

Thor, a Bergamasco, participates in the meet the breed portion of the 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in New York.

Still barking, Uno remains most popular Westminster pooch

Thor, a Bergamasco, participates in the meet the breed portion of the 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in New York.

February 15, 2016, 9:50am Life

After all these years, Uno is still No. 1. Read story

Animal rights protest scrapped after “greased pig” dust-up

February 12, 2016, 12:52pm Nation & World

NEWPORT, N.H. -- An international animal advocacy group launched a protest against a New Hampshire winter carnival event billed as a "Greased Pig on Ice," but withdrew it after learning there's no pig in the act -- just a man on skates in a pig costume with dollar bills tied… Read story

&quot;The Secret Lives of Animals: 1,001 Tidbits, Oddities, and Amazing Facts about North America&#039;s Coolest Animals.&quot; (Falcon Guides)

Nine books that are all about the animal kingdom

&quot;The Secret Lives of Animals: 1,001 Tidbits, Oddities, and Amazing Facts about North America&#039;s Coolest Animals.&quot; (Falcon Guides)

February 12, 2016, 5:59am Life

New animal books explore the historical and sociological significance of animals. Plus, there's room for some whimsy — as well as a look into seaworthy sex lives: Read story

Matt Hucke&#039;s cat, Harold, wears an orange Kitty Convict Project collar in Seattle. Hucke got collars for both his cats after he moved to an apartment with a balcony. The project&#039;s aim is to increase the percentage of lost housecats that are reunited with owners.

Kitty Convict: Get lost cats home

Matt Hucke&#039;s cat, Harold, wears an orange Kitty Convict Project collar in Seattle. Hucke got collars for both his cats after he moved to an apartment with a balcony. The project&#039;s aim is to increase the percentage of lost housecats that are reunited with owners.

February 12, 2016, 5:59am Life

Cartoonist Matthew Inman would like to see every housecat wearing an orange collar with its name and number on it. Then if the cat gets loose or lost, by escape or mistake, the collar will signal, "Help me!" Read story

Rare albino turtle hatches

February 12, 2016, 5:58am Life

Alby -- an extremely rare, extremely cool albino green turtle -- hatched a few days ago on an Australian beach, according to a Facebook post from Coolum and North Shore Coast Care, a nonprofit group. Read story

Endangered orca population comes under review

February 11, 2016, 9:45am Northwest

Weeks after the first new orca calf of 2016 was spotted among the southern resident orca population, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the start of a five-year status review of the species. Read story

Kevin Robinson of SeaWorld?s Rescue Team cares for an 8-month-old female sea lion pup at the animal theme park in San Diego, after it was found in a booth at the Marine Room, an upscale restaurant in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego on Thursday.

Sea lion found starving in San Diego restaurant on the mend

Kevin Robinson of SeaWorld?s Rescue Team cares for an 8-month-old female sea lion pup at the animal theme park in San Diego, after it was found in a booth at the Marine Room, an upscale restaurant in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego on Thursday.

February 11, 2016, 9:43am Life

Veterinarians say a starving sea lion rescued last week after finding its way into a fancy San Diego restaurant is on the mend. Read story