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Pets

Keeping pets safe during the holidays

Local News

Why it's important to microchip your pet?

Milabella Vasquez with the Louisiana SPCA on why microchipping your pets is so important.
Nation World

American Kennel Club reveals 10 most popular dog breeds

The United States' oldest dog registry has put out updated rankings for the 10 most popular dog breeds.
Animals

'Rufferee' Dan Schachner previews 20th 'Puppy Bowl'

"Puppy Bowl XX" airs Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. ET on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS and truTV and streams simultaneously on Discovery+ and Max.
Nation World

Meet the newest breed to join the American Kennel Club, a little dog with a big smile

The American Kennel Club says only about 5,000 of this rare herding breed exist worldwide.
Nation World

America's animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from families facing economic and housing woes

The number of animals entering shelters began to climb in 2021, after a pandemic-related dip, but adoptions haven’t kept pace with the influx of pets.
Nation World

'His 11,478 days on earth would never be enough': Bobi, the world's oldest dog, dies

Bobi was named the world's oldest dog ever earlier this year.
Pets

Bug spray with DEET is not safe to use on or around dogs

Using DEET bug spray on or around dogs could cause health problems, including vomiting, lack of coordination and seizures.
Nation World

ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs' July Fourth dread

For a lot of dogs and dog parents, the Fourth of July brings up feelings of anxiety, worry and dread every year.
Morning Show

Celebrating National Animal Control Appreciation Week with Louisiana SPCA and adoptable dog

The Louisiana SPCA explains how animal control helps the community and how to handle dangerous situations with animals. Plus, Charles is looking for a loving home!
Lafourche Terrebonne

Award-winning former Terrebonne Parish K9 officer "Kane" has passed away

Deputies and officers that knew K9 Kane say he had a one-of-a-kind personality, and was dedicated to protecting the community and his handler.
Jefferson

Thousands sign petition to 'Free Neuty' from Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries

A Jefferson Parish family is devastated after Wildlife and Fisheries told them they need to give up the internet-famous nutria. But fans are fighting back.