Animals
228 Roosters Seized In ‘Large-Scale’ Cockfighting Case In Oregon
Authorities in Oregon seized more than 200 roosters in a suspected cockfighting operation following a “long-term investigation.” The Deschutes County...
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Animals5 days agoOhio Breeder to Surrender More Than 1,100 Chinchillas After Federal Welfare Case
An Ohio pet breeder will surrender more than 1,100 chinchillas and permanently stop federally regulated animal work after inspectors reported dead animals, untreated medical problems and...
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Animals6 days agoFlorida Deputy Wrangles Alligator, Poses For Tourist Photos
Some tourists in Florida got a bucket-list photo opportunity when they witnessed a deputy wrangling a small alligator. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy...
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Animals7 days agoPolice Officers Rescue Skunk With Culver’s Cup Stuck On Its Head
Police officers in Colorado came to the rescue of a skunk that had its head trapped inside a Culver’s cup, while being mindful to stay away...
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Animals2 weeks agoNew York Police Wrangle Runaway Scottish Highland Cow Maggie
Police officers in New York “swapped patrol cars for lassos” over the weekend when a Scottish Highland cow escaped from her new home. The Carmel Police...
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Animals2 weeks agoFlorida Manatee Trapped In Muddy Ditch Topples Rescuers
When a Florida manatee was found stranded in a shallow ditch with just a few inches of water, around a dozen deputies, wildlife officials and rescuers...
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Animals2 weeks agoRaccoon Rescued After Being Trapped Atop Hangar Overnight
Animal control officers in California on Monday reached “new heights” in order to rescue a raccoon that had been stranded on top of a building overnight,...
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Animals4 weeks agoFlorida Circus Sideshow Operator Allegedly Abandoned Animals In Disabled Box Truck
Multiple animals were rescued from a box truck allegedly abandoned by a Florida sideshow operator, authorities said. The New Smyrna Beach Police Department said officers responded...
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Animals4 weeks agoInjured Owl Rescued From Texas Highway Receiving Treatment At El Paso Zoo
An injured owl is receiving medical care at the El Paso Zoo after a Texas state trooper rescued the bird from a highway median, officials said....
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Animals4 weeks agoVideo Shows K-9s Being Trained To Rappel Down Buildings In Colorado
Law enforcement K-9s can sniff out money and drugs, track suspects and missing children, and they can apparently also rappel down the sides of buildings. The...
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Animals4 weeks agoLost Dog Visits Florida Police Station For Help Finding Owner
A lost dog in Florida made the smart decision to visit the local police station so officers could reunite him with his worried owner, officials said....
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Animals1 month agoKangaroo That Escaped Missouri Petting Zoo Captured And Returned To Owners
A kangaroo that escaped the petting zoo at a Missouri event on Saturday was safely captured and returned to its owners Sunday, police said. The Marshall...
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Animals1 month agoFlorida Charges 10 in Alleged Sea Turtle Trafficking and Illegal Fishing Ring
Florida authorities have charged 10 people in an alleged commercial poaching operation accused of illegally harvesting approximately 23,000 pounds of fish and selling more than $150,000...
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Animals1 month agoDog Rescued From Vehicle After Crash Onto Rocky California Shore
A driver who crashed off a California road and landed in the rocky surf below miraculously made it out of the vehicle with one of their...
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Animals1 month agoElderly California Woman Allegedly Ran Over Puppy Intentionally, Killing It
Less than a day after seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of intentionally running over a puppy, police in California announced the arrest of...
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Animals1 month agoMore Than 120 ‘Pet’ Rats Rescued From 2 Towed Vehicles In Oregon
Authorities in Oregon say more than 120 pet rats were removed from two towed vehicles filled with feces and trash. The Eugene Police Department said the...
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Animals1 month agoFlorida Deputy Captures Hawk Trapped Inside Pool Enclosure
A Florida sheriff’s deputy recently captured a hawk that found itself trapped within an elderly woman’s screened pool enclosure. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said an...
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Animals1 month agoWildlife Police Seek Poachers Who Killed Young Bear While Trespassing On Private Property
Wildlife officials in Washington are seeking the public’s help identifying two suspects who poached a young black bear on private property with clearly posted “no hunting”...
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Animals1 month agoHusky Rescued After Falling Head-First Into Mine On Utah Mountain
A husky that fell head-first into a mine on a Utah mountain over the weekend was safely rescued and reunited with his owner, officials said. Tooele...
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Animals1 month agoPolice In Colorado Town Got 40 Bear Calls In 30 Days
A Colorado town is reminding residence of recently updated wildlife protection ordinances after its police department responded to 40 bear-related calls in just 30 days. Town...
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Animals1 month ago15 Dogs, 2 Cats Seized From Unlicensed ‘Rescue’ Operation With Deplorable Conditions In Washington
Authorities in Washington said 15 dogs and two cats have been rescued from a purported “rescue” that allegedly kept them confined in “deplorable” conditions. The Pierce...
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Animals1 month agoOhio City Urges Residents To Steer Clear of ‘At-Large Ram’ Until Owner Is Found
Officials in a suburb of Dayton, Ohio, are warning the community that there is a ram on the loose, and reminding residents about local regulations on...
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Animals1 month ago4 Mountain Lions Spotted Near Colorado School During Deputy’s Late-Night Drone Training
A sheriff’s deputy conducting thermal drone training in Colorado Tuesday night captured an “unexpected wildlife documentary” near a local school. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said...
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Animals2 months agoOhio Police Rescue Buck Tangled In Backyard Hammock
Police and a wildlife officer in Ohio recently came to the rescue of a buck that became entangled in a backyard hammock. The North Canton Police...
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Animals2 months ago‘Exhausted’ Hiker Rescued In New Mexico Was A Large Dog Named Atlas
Deputies in New Mexico rescued a “very large” four-legged hiker that became “too exhausted” to get back down a mountain with its family. The Bernalillo County...
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Animals2 months agoRaging 1,100-Pound Bull Leaps Over Safety Barrier, Sparks Panic at Spanish Bullfight
A bullfight in southeastern Spain turned chaotic when a 1,100-pound bull cleared a safety barrier and came dangerously close to spectators near the ring. The New...
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Animals2 months agoArrest Made 1 Month After Dogs Found Abandoned In Kennel In New Hampshire Woods
Nearly a month after two dogs were found abandoned in a cage in the New Hampshire woods, police have announced an arrest. The Dover Police Department...
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Animals2 months agoCaptive Serval Cat Seized After Fire At Louisiana Home
A fire at a home in Louisiana led to the seizure of a wild serval cat, which requires an exotic animal permit to legally possess in...
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Animals2 months agoFirefighters Search For Owner Of Dog Rescued From Steep Bluff In Missouri
Firefighters in Missouri are searching for the owner of a dog they rescued on Tuesday after it fell down a steep bluff and became trapped. The...
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Animals2 months agoFlorida Deputies Realize ‘4-5 Foot’ Alligator Is Over 8 Feet And Call Trapper
Florida sheriff’s deputies responding to a report of a backyard alligator seriously underestimated the animal’s size before calling in a professional trapper. The Manatee County Sheriff’s...