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Heartwarming
Cat stuck inside car engine rescued by firefighters in Bentonville
Animals
A 90-year-old tortoise named Mr Pickles is now a father of triplets
According to zoo officials, the births were a bit of a surprise.
Local News
Man in hot tub attacked by mountain lion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said this is the state's first reported mountain lion attack since Feb. 27, 2022.
Features
5-year-old cowboy prepares for 'Mutton Bustin'' at Rodeo Austin
Pint-sized cowboys and cowgirls are gearing up to ride sheep in the rodeo.
Local News
Dog at Smith County shelter nearly euthanized gets saved by Northeast Texas rescue
Due to the length of his stay at the Smith County Animal Shelter, Stanford was scheduled to be put down.
Pets
Best Friends pet resource center opens in NWA
The center boasts itself as a modernized facility that reinvents how pets experience animal sheltering.
Animals
Florida man finds 200-year-old clam, names it 'Aberclam Lincoln'
The clam, which was named "Aber-clam Lincoln," measured up to 6 inches and 2.6 pounds.
Animals
Arizona resident finds bobcat snuggling in doggie bed
Arizona Game and Fish believes the wild bobcat snuck into the San Manuel residence through a doggie door.
Animals
National Park Service: Never push a 'slower friend down' if you come across a bear
The National Park Service shared some advice, saying that you should refrain from pushing down someone slower "even if you feel the friendship has run its course."
Animals
Arkansas bill could prohibit cities from banning dogs based on breed
The bill, sponsored by four Republicans, would prohibit any city from banning dogs (or cats or any animal) based on their breed.
Pets
Fayetteville animal services overcrowded by puppies in need
It's dog adoption room regularly doesn't have enough room to fit animals in need of a home.
Animals
Puppy or coyote? This adorable pup 'Toast' found by police near dumpster
Dallas Animal Services is conducting a DNA test on Toast to rule out that he could be a wildlife species.
Animals
A 90-year-old tortoise named Mr Pickles is now a father of triplets
According to zoo officials, the births were a bit of a surprise.
Local News
Man in hot tub attacked by mountain lion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said this is the state's first reported mountain lion attack since Feb. 27, 2022.
Features
5-year-old cowboy prepares for 'Mutton Bustin'' at Rodeo Austin
Pint-sized cowboys and cowgirls are gearing up to ride sheep in the rodeo.
Local News
Dog at Smith County shelter nearly euthanized gets saved by Northeast Texas rescue
Due to the length of his stay at the Smith County Animal Shelter, Stanford was scheduled to be put down.
Pets
Best Friends pet resource center opens in NWA
The center boasts itself as a modernized facility that reinvents how pets experience animal sheltering.
Animals
Florida man finds 200-year-old clam, names it 'Aberclam Lincoln'
The clam, which was named "Aber-clam Lincoln," measured up to 6 inches and 2.6 pounds.
Animals
Arizona resident finds bobcat snuggling in doggie bed
Arizona Game and Fish believes the wild bobcat snuck into the San Manuel residence through a doggie door.
Animals
National Park Service: Never push a 'slower friend down' if you come across a bear
The National Park Service shared some advice, saying that you should refrain from pushing down someone slower "even if you feel the friendship has run its course."
Animals
Arkansas bill could prohibit cities from banning dogs based on breed
The bill, sponsored by four Republicans, would prohibit any city from banning dogs (or cats or any animal) based on their breed.
Pets
Fayetteville animal services overcrowded by puppies in need
It's dog adoption room regularly doesn't have enough room to fit animals in need of a home.
Animals
Puppy or coyote? This adorable pup 'Toast' found by police near dumpster
Dallas Animal Services is conducting a DNA test on Toast to rule out that he could be a wildlife species.
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