With Easter a little over a week away, shelter officials and animal rescue groups in Riverside County are urging people not to buy rabbits as holiday gifts for children. They say that what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned animals when the novelty wears off and families realize they’re not equipped to […]
Dallas Zoo hosting solar eclipse viewing event, inviting public to witness animal reactions – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
As the April 8 total solar eclipse nears, one of Dallas’ top attractions is preparing for a unique experience. The Dallas Zoo is hosting a viewing event allowing visitors to take in the eclipse and witness how animals may react to the celestial event. Regular admission tickets are available online beginning this week. The zoo […]
North Texas animal welfare adoption posts record year – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Operation Kindness is celebrating its highest adoption rate in 47 years. The North Texas Animal Welfare Organization said they helped 5,702 animals find homes in 2023. The organization is also celebrating several different milestones over the year including the opening of the PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center, its new partnership with the Dallas Police Department, and […]
Brookfield Zoo to feature epic 130-foot Ferris wheel this spring – NBC Chicago
Brookfield Zoo is pulling out all the stops to celebrate their 90th anniversary, including the addition of a towering Ferris wheel that will allow patrons to experience the facility in a whole new way. In a press release this week, officials said they will roll out a 130-foot Anniversary Ferris wheel to mark their 90th […]
Lowell woman caught on video beating her dog facing animal cruelty charges – NBC Boston
It was a disturbing act of animal cruelty, caught on camera. On Tuesday, a woman faced a judge after police said she admitted to kicking her dog multiple times in Lowell, Massachusetts. There are cameras all over the apartment building where the incident occurred, but if it weren’t for a car crash that forced the […]
The 10 most captivating animal stories of 2023 in Southern California – NBC Los Angeles
Animals and wildlife rarely fail to captivate our attention, and 2023 was no exception. From groundbreaking discoveries to heartwarming rescue stories, the year was filled with noteworthy events that underscored the importance of relationships and encounters with wildlife. Live on T.V. with a 15-foot snake NBC4 reporter Robert Kovacik had a close encounter with a […]
Add more love in your life with Adopt a Shelter Dog Month – NBC Los Angeles
A dog who was found tied to a gate outside a Baldwin Park animal shelter has had her fairy ”tail” dream come true after she was adopted recently. Lucy, a pooch who was awaiting adoption at the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter, is now with her fur-ever family after she was found by staff abandoned and […]
Animal trainers are feeling the impact of Hollywood strikes – NBC Los Angeles
Like so many who depend on Hollywood, times have been tough for some dog trainers in the business as the writers and actors continue their strike. Omar Von Muller has been training dogs for longer than 20 years, and his dogs have performed in everything from commercials to Oscar winning films. But now his dog […]
Dallas Police seize tiger, chickens in animal cruelty case – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Police say a tiger was among the animals seized Friday during an ongoing animal cruelty investigation. In a statement Friday afternoon, police said four search warrants were served at a residence along Johnson Lane. At the home, an enclosure was found with a tiger inside. Elsewhere on the property police found dogs, roosters and […]
RivCo Animal Shelter Over Capacity, Expected to Double After July 4th
“Every year right around the Fourth of July, a few days before and a few days after, we call that our Armageddon. That’s our busiest season,” Coachella Valley Animal Campus Operations Chief Jaclyn Schart said. One minute, you’re celebrating the Fourth of July with your furry friend. In the next, they’re nowhere to be found. […]