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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders describes animal hoarding as a condition associated with hoarding disorder. In the past, it has been linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Animal hoarders live in deep denial, even as their lives come unraveled

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders describes animal hoarding as a condition associated with hoarding disorder. In the past, it has been linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

November 28, 2022, 5:43am Latest News

Kittens were being born at a home in Winsted, Connecticut, even as the Winchester Police Department removed some 200 cats from the dwelling that was infested with fleas, the stench of urine so strong that it was overbearing, even in a Hazmat suit and mask. Read story

A grizzly bear is seen in Grand Teton National Park, Wyo., during the fall season. Idaho's congressional delegation has renewed calls to remove grizzly bears from Endangered Species Act protections.

Idaho lawmakers renew call to delist grizzly bears

A grizzly bear is seen in Grand Teton National Park, Wyo., during the fall season. Idaho's congressional delegation has renewed calls to remove grizzly bears from Endangered Species Act protections.

November 25, 2022, 6:38pm Northwest

Idaho’s congressional delegation has renewed calls to remove grizzly bears from Endangered Species Act protections, citing an increase in livestock killings as proof that the bear population has rebounded. Read story

Luna is the No. 1 name for female cats in the U.S.; Oliver tops the charts for male cats.

These cat names are the most popular, U.S. report finds

Luna is the No. 1 name for female cats in the U.S.; Oliver tops the charts for male cats.

November 25, 2022, 6:02am Life

Cat owners can’t get enough of two pet names — and they now rank as the most popular in the United States. Read story

Tandie the lion is back in Seattle, ready for his zoo debut

November 24, 2022, 6:36pm Life

A prodigal Seattle son has returned and is ready to show off. Read story

A group of manatees are pictured in a canal where discharge from a nearby Florida Power & Light plant warms the water in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Dec. 28, 2010. Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida should once again be listed as an endangered species, environmental groups said in a petition Monday.

Endangered status sought for manatees as hundreds starve

A group of manatees are pictured in a canal where discharge from a nearby Florida Power & Light plant warms the water in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Dec. 28, 2010. Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida should once again be listed as an endangered species, environmental groups said in a petition Monday.

November 21, 2022, 6:59pm Life

Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida should once again be listed as an endangered species, environmental groups said Monday in a petition seeking the change. Read story

This Pierce County man rescues Ukrainian animals injured and left behind during war

November 21, 2022, 6:04am Northwest

Without a secured plan, Tom Bates, 69, left the states to save animals in Ukraine. Read story

Will this rare butterfly found only on San Juan Island go extinct?

November 20, 2022, 6:02am Life

The chrysalises are delicately perched on twigs, safeguarded by little more than plastic food containers stacked on shelves inside the captive rearing lab. Read story

When you spot animal tracks, said Conley, analyze them closely and ask detailed questions: How large are they? How many digits are there? What direction do they seem to be headed?

‘Trackers’ hunt for animal clues along Columbia River in Vancouver

When you spot animal tracks, said Conley, analyze them closely and ask detailed questions: How large are they? How many digits are there? What direction do they seem to be headed?

November 19, 2022, 8:40pm Clark County News

It may have looked like a pleasant, sunny stroll through some riverside wetlands. In reality, Saturday morning’s outing was a crime-scene investigation, as 15 sharp-eyed folks participated in a city-sponsored “Following the Tracks” walk between Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center and the Columbia River. Read story

American Kennel Club offers tips on dog day care

November 18, 2022, 6:03am Life

Doggy day care is a great option for dog owners who work long hours or need to leave their dog for long stretches of time. Read story

La Center farmer was taught early that animals require care

November 18, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

The first time Myrna Loy went to a keg party during young adulthood, it was for the celebration of a 21-year-old cow’s birthday. Read story