All About Animals

Puppy Bowl Sunday: Survival of the cutest

By Ann Hoevel
A visit to the whirlpool tub cool-down zone signals the endgame for Sunday's Super Bowl competitors. But for the furry beasts of the annual Puppy Bowl, a jump in the water pit means the competition for cuteness has only just begun.

Former first dog dies after battle with cancer

By NBC News
Former President George W. Bush's dog Barney died after battling with lymphoma. Barney was 12 years old. Mr. Bush released this statement:
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Seal survives spear through the head

By Lisa Kubota - Reporter
Seven-month-old Hawaiian monk seal is recovering after a NOAA team removed a three-pronged spear from her head. Authorities aren't sure if it was an attack or an accident, but they're urging people to be careful.

Eunice man arrested for stabbing horse in its neck, leaving it on railroad tracks

By Samantha Morgan
A Eunice man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a horse to death after it fell and injured itself walking across railroad tracks.

Secret Service dog falls to its death from roof of New Orleans parking deck

By Jonathan Helman
A Secret Service dog fell to its death Saturday night while doing a sweep of a multi-story parking deck near a hotel where Vice President Joe Biden was speaking.
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Dogs strut their stuff in Downtown parade

By Kris Cusanza
Downtown Baton Rouge went to the dogs Sunday for the 14th Annual Capital Area Animal Welfare Society's Mystic Krewe of Mutts. This years theme was totally pawsome 80's.

Dolphin stranded in polluted New York canal

By CNN Wire Staff
Much like New York's once missing Bronx Zoo cobra and peacock, a dolphin stranded in Brooklyn's heavily polluted Gowanus Canal has earned itself a Twitter following.

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.