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Adoptable pets in the Lehigh Valley: Meet Blue and Tugger
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (262+ words) Adoptable pets in the Lehigh Valley: Meet Blue and Tugger'The Morning Call Blue has been our longest resident. He is a good dog but needs to bond with new people. He loves all our volunteers. He has been here for…...
Hawaii’s Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered native species
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (859+ words) By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and MENGSHIN LIN, Associated Press A Hawaii County law set to take effect at the start of the new year bans feeding feral animals on county property. It's an effort to protect native species, such as…...
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (1146+ words) As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up…...
Wild cat dies after escape from Berks County wildlife center
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (166+ words) The last of three African wild cats that went missing from a Berks County wildlife center has died. Cricket Wildlife Center posted Tuesday on social media that the cat was hit by a car Monday night. The three cats got…...
After escape from wildlife center near Lehigh Valley, 1 wildcat caught, 2 still on the loose
3+ mon, 13+ hour ago (394+ words) One of the three African wildcats that escaped from a Berks County wildfire sanctuary Wednesday night when high winds caused a tree to crash and damage their enclosure has been captured. Ashes, a 10- year-old serval owned by Cricket Wildlife Center…...
3 wild cats escape wildlife center near Lehigh Valley after storm damages enclosure
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (122+ words) Three wild cats escaped from a wildlife center in Berks County on Wednesday night when a storm came through the area. Cricket Wildlife Center in District Township posted on social media that a tree ... Three wild cats escaped from a…...
A feeding ban in one Lehigh Valley community causes a dilemma for woman caring for feral cats
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (568+ words) For the last several years, Kathy Reidy has been in charge of meals for nearly a dozen cats. One is Paddy, her pet. The shy-around-strangers feline lives in Reidy's home, among loads of cat memorabilia. The other 10 or so live…...
Losing a family pet gives parents a chance to teach children about death and grieving
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1149+ words) By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY, Associated Press Losing a pet is the first time many children encounter death. The experience can become an opportunity for profound emotional learning and influence how young people understand and process grief when they are adults, according…...
Opinion: Want unconditional love? Adopt a pet or two
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (813+ words) Opinion: If you give shelter, food and affection to a dog or a cat, you will be rewarded with a love that is uncomplicated When I was a boy, I had a dog named Tippy. He came from the country,…...
One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1133+ words) By KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press That's a common refrain in my household because our two felines, Maple and Juniper, can venture outside through a flap in the backdoor. Like many other London house cats, they're free to come and go,…...