Pets and Animals
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Watch your pet for ticks to help prevent Lyme diseaseMay 25, 2020 6:00 am - The month of May has been designated National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. It's an opportunity for educational organizations to spread awareness on how to prevent you ...
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Wildlife center founder offers tips for rescuing animalsMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation founder Dawn Keller appreciates would-be rescuers eager to assist injured animals, but she advises they go about it in a way that...
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Turt Reynolds? Blanding's turtle hatchlings get a good head start in Lake CountyMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - The supporting cast was absent, but the work of boosting the population of an endangered species in Lake County continued Friday with the release of 53 baby Blanding's t...
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Orphaned coyote pups on the mend at Flint Creek after nearly drowning in denMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - Four coyote pups caught in a deluge that nearly drowned them in their own den owe their lives to compassionate wildlife lovers with sharp ears and ties to Flint Creek Wi...
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How to make trimming your cat's nails a positive experienceMay 18, 2020 6:00 am - If the thought of trimming your cat's nails sends both of you running in opposite directions, here are some tips that can help. If your cat is a kitten, it will be much ...
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Save-A-Pet salutes its essential workersMay 17, 2020 11:00 pm - Submitted by Save-A-Pet COVID-19 has put the spotlight on many deserving essential workers - medical personnel, first responders, food supply chain workers, delivery peo...
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Animal Control calls deadly Ingleside attack by 55-pound bulldog mix 'a unique isolated incident'May 13, 2020 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story updated to include new information on the breed of the dog, which is a French bulldog-bulldog mix. Lake County Animal Care and Control off...
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What is that masked bird? It's the common yellowthroatMay 11, 2020 6:00 am - Warblers are small, often colorful birds that can't sit still. Since they are bug eaters, they have been returning to our neighborhood in recent weeks. Some will stay a...
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Tips for creating a dog-friendly outdoor space at homeMay 11, 2020 6:00 am - A beautiful backyard for both you and your family to enjoy and for your dog to romp around in can be achieved in the same space. A little extra planning is all it takes....
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Cops & Crime: Marni Yang interview on '20/20'; suburbanite fights to get a coyote backMay 08, 2020 5:30 am - A suburban woman's legal fight to win back the last of four coyotes seized from her property last year suffered a setback when a state appeals court last Friday refused ...