Pets & Wildlife

Christian Cooper with Bond, a trained Harris' hawk, at a park in Palm Desert, Calif., during the filming of "Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper." (Jon Kroll/National Geographic)

Central Park birder Christian Cooper is turning his viral video fame into memoir, Nat Geo television show

July 1, 2023, 6:07am Entertainment

There’s nothing that can keep Christian Cooper from enjoying his “happy place,” the bird-friendly Ramble of Central Park — not even his tense, viral video encounter three years ago with a woman walking her dog off leash in his refuge. Read story

A Transportation Security Administration agent, left, checks the collar of a service dog with the dog's handler to practice going through security at Paine Field.

Everett’s Paine Field hosts basic training for Guide Dogs for the Blind dogs, handlers and TSA agents

July 1, 2023, 6:03am Latest News

The would-be travelers ranged in age from 20 weeks to 14 months. Their matching green vests identified them as they arrived to a room at Paine Field with a security checkpoint. Though others in the room talked and laughed, they sat calmly on the floor. They were on the job. Read story

Dr. Kwane Stewart approaches the dog Popcorn protecting his owner's tent June 7 in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles. "The Street Vet," as Stewart is known, has been supporting California's homeless population and their pets for almost a decade.

‘Street Vet’ cares for homeless pets in California

June 30, 2023, 6:45am Entertainment

An elevated train clangs along tracks above Dr. Kwane Stewart as the veterinarian makes his way through a chain link gate to ask a man standing near a parked RV whether he might know of any street pets in need. Read story

While there are many off-leash areas in public outdoor areas, experts recommend keeping your pup leashed, especially on trails, on beaches and in heavily populated areas.

Tips to keep pets safe while traveling this summer

June 30, 2023, 6:05am Life

As summer approaches, you might have plans of traveling with your furry friends. Read story

FILE - Trainer Marcia Hinton pets Lolita, a captive orca whale, during a performance at the Miami Seaquarium in Miami, March 9, 1995. Caregivers at a South Florida ocean park are taking steps to prepare Lolita, an orca whale held captive for more than a half-century, for a possible return to her home waters in Washington's Puget Sound. The park's owner and a nonprofit announced a plan in March 2023 to possibly move the 57-year-old orca to a natural sea pen.

Members of Congress urge relocation of last captive orca taken from Puget Sound

June 29, 2023, 5:53pm Life

Three members of Congress called on federal agencies Thursday to relocate captive orca Tokitae, also known as Lolita or Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut, because of the dangers posed by the Atlantic hurricane season. Read story

Vancouver City Council opposes foie gras, fur sales, sale of dogs at retail stores

A resolution passed by the Vancouver City Council opposes the sale of dogs at retail pet stores — which only applies to one business in the city.

June 29, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

For months, a group of Vancouver residents wearing black shirts that state “Ban Force Feeding” have attended city council meetings, public hearings and community forums in hopes of prompting the city to take action against businesses that propagate animal cruelty. Read story

Avoid sharks in Washington waters

The Salish Sea provides habitat for a variety of marine species, including sharks.

June 24, 2023, 5:41am Life

When you think of sharks, your first thought probably isn’t of the Washington Coast and the greater Salish Sea that continues on to Canada. But the Evergreen State’s waters consistently host a dozen species of sharks, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read story