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Cougar kept in NYC home illegally headed to Arkansas wildlife refuge

Animals

Cougar kept in NYC home illegally headed to Arkansas wildlife refuge

Features

Arkansas inmates find purpose with dog companions: 'A reminder I'm capable of loving again'

Tracy Owen was sentenced to 78 years in prison. Now, she's a professional dog trainer for the Paws in Prison program at the McPherson Unit where she spent 16 years.
Pets

Dog found 1,600 miles away from Arkansas family reunited 10 years later

Ten years after Razzle disappeared, he is being reunited with his family in Arkansas, all thanks to a microchip and a man with a plane.
Local News

Keeping your dogs safe as summer temperatures heat up

Dogs and cats don't sweat like humans do, which means they are likely to feel the burn... and get overheated much easier.
Nation World

When it comes to heated divorce, pets aren't people too

There are special mediators and a push for so-called “petnups” to avoid courtroom disputes.
Nation World

Border collie Verb wins 2nd agility title at unique Westminster

More than 300 canines, ranging from a Chihuahua to a Rottweiler to mixed-breed dogs, were running timed obstacle courses to vie for the agility championship.
Nation World

Westminster dog show this weekend features new breeds and new venue

The Westminster Kennel Club dog show has been moved out of Manhattan and will feature four breeds competing for the first time.
Nation World

New breeds vie for Best In Show at Westminster dog show

Dog handlers showed off four new breeds that will compete in this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Animals

Animal rescue collects around 100 cats, 1 dog from Arkansas home

Around 100 cats and one dog were found inside the home. The cats are being taken to a shelter, but the humane society will need help with treatment costs.
Pets

Dog named 'Computer'? Arkansas animal shelter using unique names to attract adoptions

The Sherwood animal shelter is at full capacity, so they are creating unique names for the animals to get adopted.
Pets

No, veterinarians are not giving pets the COVID-19 vaccine

Pets sometimes receive a “corona vaccine” but that is for a different type of respiratory infection and not used to protect against COVID-19.
Coronavirus

Veterinarians backlogged after millions adopted pets during pandemic

Vets were already struggling to meet the pre-pandemic demand, with veterinary schools unable to churn out enough doctors and techs to fill the void.

Health experts discuss booster shots and breakthrough cases in Arkansas

Law enforcement attends sniper training camp

The humidity is coming back this week

Humidity will be on the rise this upcoming week!

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Cougar kept in NYC home illegally headed to Arkansas wildlife refuge

Arkansas inmates find purpose with dog companions: 'A reminder I'm capable of loving again'

Dog found 1,600 miles away from Arkansas family reunited 10 years later

Keeping your dogs safe as summer temperatures heat up

When it comes to heated divorce, pets aren't people too

Border collie Verb wins 2nd agility title at unique Westminster

Westminster dog show this weekend features new breeds and new venue

New breeds vie for Best In Show at Westminster dog show

Animal rescue collects around 100 cats, 1 dog from Arkansas home

Dog named 'Computer'? Arkansas animal shelter using unique names to attract adoptions

No, veterinarians are not giving pets the COVID-19 vaccine

Veterinarians backlogged after millions adopted pets during pandemic

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