Proposed Trump administration rule would roll back protections on Alaskan bear cubs, coyote pups

Wildlife protections on black bears, coyote pups and other Alaskan animals are likely to be stripped away under a new National Park Service rule formally proposed Monday.

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How a shelter pup beat a deadly virus and found his way to a rock star's heart

Zeppelin overcame the odds to find a place in this rock family's heart.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Frank

Easygoing and a snuggle buddy, Frank is a little shy at first meeting but anxious to meet his new forever family.

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Humans are dumb at figuring out how smart animals are

If an animal is smart enough, should we treat it like a human? An abstract question, but one that found its way into a courtroom recently.

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Stars urge Indonesia to ban ‘brutal’ trade in dog meat

International stars of acting, music and sports have urged Indonesia’s president to ban what they say is a “brutal” trade in dog and cat meat for human consumption.

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Chuck Palahniuk and Chelsea Cain rescue a stranger's dog

The tale of two Portland literary giants turned puppy heroes.

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RECYCLED LOVE: The rewarding moments of animal rescue

It takes more than love to save the life of a rescued pet.

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Baboon escapes from crate at San Antonio airport

The phrase "monkeying around" has new meaning after a baboon escaped from its cage Monday afternoon at San Antonio International Airport.

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Dog used for fighting didn't have a home, so he curled up in someone's yard to hide from his abusers

A heartbreaking rescue unfolded in Jones County, Mississipi after a Pit Bull was found in appalling condition.

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Pet of the Week: Snuggle Muffins

As can be seen from the photos, Snuggle Muffins wasn't in the best shape when some kind folks rescued him.

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Trump administration wants to reinstate cruel hunting practices in Alaska

The Trump administration is trying to bring back some of the worst and most appalling hunting practices for wolves, grizzly bears and other wildlife on 20 million acres of federal public lands in Alaska.

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Talking dog's unique barks helps him get adopted

When this guy heard a dog barking like a seal at the shelter, he knew he had to adopt him.

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Lucy's Law within sniffing distance of making history after Government backs an end to puppy farming cruelty

Animal lovers fighting to end the horrors of puppy farming were celebrating yesterday as the British government said it could back the Lucy's Law campaign.

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Why brands are going fur free and what it can mean for the environment

As fur-free policies gain steam among big names, the debate of sustainability comes into play.

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Puppy yoga raises money for rescued dogs

An afternoon of puppies, yoga and beer raised around $2,000 dollars for the dog rescue charity Unchained Melodies.

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Online network seeks to boost international collaboration against wildlife trafficking in Central Africa

Five countries that are home to some of the most iconic and threatened animal species in the world have joined forces in a high-tech collaboration to improve wildlife law enforcement.

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Venezuela’s hungry hunt wildlife, zoo animals, as economic crisis grows

The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has become a crisis for wildlife and zoo animals too, as a hungry, desperate population hunts wild species for food.

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Hong Kong’s real-life Isle of Dogs, and the volunteers who help care for unwanted pets left to die

Pets dumped on islands near Sai Kung face death from starvation, lack of water, disease or attacks by feral packs. A group of volunteers tries to help by feeding, trapping and neutering dogs and taking sick ones to be euthanised.

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After woman is mauled by dachshunds, expert advises 'judge dogs on their behavior, not on how they look'

In many cases of dog-related fatalities the canines were not neutered and not socialized by their owners.

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