Pets & Wildlife

A Puggle named Artie stands on the grounds of the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, R.I. The state received six complaints in the past year from visitors to the cemetery who were upset that dog owners walk dogs on the property.

Veterans’ families seek ban as dogs walk among gravestones

February 3, 2016, 1:32pm Nation & World

EXETER, R.I. -- Families of those buried in Rhode Island's veterans' cemetery say that using the grounds as a dog park is disrespectful to the fallen, and they're battling pet owners over access to the property. Read story

Co-handler Ron Ploucha, right, holds Punxsutawney Phil as Jeff Lundy, vice president of the Inner Circle of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, holds the scroll Tuesday during the annual celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring

February 2, 2016, 7:26pm Nation & World

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- The handlers of Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, said the furry rodent failed to see his shadow at dawn Tuesday, meaning he "predicted" an early spring. Read story

Chai, an Asian elephant, stands in her enclosure at the Woodland Park Zoo in April in Seattle. Chai, one of the two elephants that were at the center of a controversial move from Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo to Oklahoma City last year, has died. The Oklahoma City Zoo announced Saturday that Chai was found dead in the elephant yard.

Seattle group asks USDA to investigate elephant’s death

February 2, 2016, 11:50am Northwest

SEATTLE -- A Seattle-based advocacy group is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate the recent death of an Asian elephant at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Read story

Kittens are photographed Oct. 21 on the set during a taping of Kitten Bowl III in New York. The Hallmark Channel taped Kitten Bowl III months ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, taking place on Feb. 7.

Four-legged fur balls take to the field in Kitten Bowl III

February 1, 2016, 2:46pm Entertainment

NEW YORK -- On the field, the four-legged fur balls of the Hallmark Channel's Kitten Bowl III were all business. Read story

Shannon Joy took in Rojo the llama more than 13 years ago, and recently raised more than $8,000 to publish a children's book about him.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Kids’ book tells story of Rojo the llama

January 30, 2016, 6:01am Clark County Life

Rojo the llama is arguably one of Vancouver's most famous residents, and no one is more aware of how beloved he is than his handler, Shannon Joy. Read story

Providing for your pets after you’re gone

Care for your pets should be an important part of estate planning.

January 29, 2016, 6:06am Life

Four years ago, Pam Miller went to the home of a woman who was dying of cancer. The woman had lived a full life and was in home hospice care. She was no longer aware of her surroundings, which meant it was time for Miller to come for her cats. Read story

Pets & Wildlife

Veterans’ families seek ban as dogs walk among gravestones

Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring

Seattle group asks USDA to investigate elephant’s death

Four-legged fur balls take to the field in Kitten Bowl III

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Kids’ book tells story of Rojo the llama

Housetraining troubles are not all that uncommon

Providing for your pets after you’re gone

New at Westminster dog show: seven breeds, obedience contest

Philadelphia Zoo throws 31st birthday party for gorilla

Lizard found in kindergartner’s salad becomes new class pet