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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Winter is coming and with winter comes wild animals trying to escape the cold and trying to find food, including in your neighborhood. Wild animals are becoming increasingly ...

When twin brothers Trevor and Kyle Ritland were children, their father — a biologist — would tell them stories about a mythical creature that lived high in the misty mountains of Costa Rica: the ...

When it comes to pet ownership, many animal lovers look beyond cats and dogs. Some pet owners prefer snakes and lizards, while others like cuddling up with rodents and rabbits. That’s led to some ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif., September 24, 2025 – More than 10 million pets in the United States live in households affected by ...

The city of San Angelo ended its partnership with the local nonprofit shelter Concho Valley PAWS. Here's what the nonprofit had to say after the decision and what the city plans to do to ensure pet ...

BAY RIDGE, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A Bay Ridge woman is determined to keep helping seniors feed their pets, even after the scooter she depended on for donation runs was stolen. Michelle Giancola, founder ...

MIAMI — The increase in migrants’ deportations has resulted in more pets needing new homes in South Florida, and animal advocates are asking for help. Samantha and Daymi Blain, of the Adopt & Save a ...

I’ve been grooming my dogs myself for more than three years now, and while I’ve gotten comfortable with the bathing and haircuts, I still leave nail trimming to the professionals. For many pet parents ...