All About Animals

CAAWS needs volunteers for pet parade

By Kris Cusanza
Calling all animal lovers! The 14th annual Capital Area Animal Welfare Society Mystic Krewe of Mutts rolls in Downtown Baton Rouge Sunday Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m. The 2013 theme is "Totally Pawsome 80's."

Coast Guard, LDWF assist with release of last oiled brown pelican

By Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
The Coast Guard and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the last of the oiled brown pelicans injured during Hurricane Isaac, Saturday.
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Neighbors say 20 Ventress horses are being neglected, some close to death

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By Alex Deiro
Six months ago, 20 horses were moved on to the five-acre property next to Randall Gremillion's house in Ventress. At first, the Gremillion's were excited with their new neighbors.

Cesar Millan takes his lessons across the globe

By CNN
Cesar Millan is on a mission way bigger than what he has embraced before.
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Colorado woman spends her life taking care of neglected & abused animals

By Kevin Torres
In the Colorado town of Silt, there's a woman who is making a difference in the lives of dozens of animals each year. They're the kind you would normally find in a zoo.
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Owner ticketed for pet's "unwanted" breeding

By Gerron Jordon
Donte is a 1-year-old Basset Hound who, like any other dog, likes a good treat and enjoys the finer things in life. Like jumping on his owner Yvette Richard.

Humane shelter to gain security cameras after puppies were abandoned overnight

By Samantha Morgan
A non-profit animal rescue shelter will gain a new security system this weekend. Unfortunately the generous donation is being offered because of a terrible act of cruelty.

Man accused of animal cruelty: ‘All this over a horse!’

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By Samantha Morgan
The owner of several horses was locked up after the animals were found to be severely neglected. Officials say the suspect not only admitted to the neglect, but also seemed flippant about the severity of the accusations.
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Estate planning for your pet becoming more popular

By Chris Clackum
Some of you will be fine-tuning your estate plans and your will this month. It's important to make sure you're not forgetting or leaving out someone special.
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Adorable Labradoodle with unique haircut mistaken for an escaped lion

By Anne McNamara
A dog and his owner are becoming a "mane" attraction in Norfolk, Virginia. It all began when the police department received several calls Tuesday about a "lion" loose near the Virginia Zoo.
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Dead & dying arctic birds showing up in Florida, possibly due to Hurricane Sandy

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By Gaby Fleischman
Arctic birds that are supposed to be up north are ending up in Southwest Florida. They're about 1,000 miles from where they should be. They're called razorbills and they look a little like penguins.

Panicked onlookers dial 911 after mistaking dog for 'baby lion'

By Faith Karimi
A coiffed pooch mistaken for a lion's cub is causing quite an uproar in Virginia. Charles the dog was frolicking down the streets in Norfolk, minding his own business, when panicked passers-by started calling 911.

Viewer: ‘Our horses must not like that water, they never went back in’

By Samantha Morgan
Excessive rain doesn’t just cause problems for those of us on two legs. Our four-legged friends are also fed up with the rising waters.

LDAF works to deter spread of virus in horses

By Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is monitoring all horses entering Louisiana from Illinois after reports of at least 68 horses that tested positive in recent months for Equine Herpes Virus Type 1 (EHV-1) at the Hawtho

Man threatens to bring AK-47 to vet after cat dies

By Chellie Mills
A metro man has threatened harm against a vet after his cat died in the clinic's care. Late Monday evening he allegedly made the threat against Neel Veterinary Clinic.