The seals were rescued in May and June, and given celebrities’ names.
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Skinny horse in Pittston draws Facebook ire; owners say it’s not their fault
The head of the state’s Animal Welfare Program warns people against drawing their own conclusions.
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Fowl encounters: Resurgent turkeys spar with Boston’s humans
Complaints about the troublesome turkeys have surged in Boston and its suburbs in recent years.
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Dogs, cats from hurricane-ravaged Virgin Islands need new homes in southern Maine
Seven dogs and 10 cats will be up for adoption at the Animal Refuge League starting Saturday morning, with more animals expected from Puerto Rico later.
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Nearly 300 species of sea critters hitchhiked across Pacific on tsunami debris
Ironically, researchers believe a key to their survival was plastics.
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Search goes on for rare steer that fled Common Ground Fair
The Wagyu steer affectionately called ’70,’ which leapt out of its stall almost a week ago, has been seen several times, but has eluded capture.
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Dog care is big business, and commercial apps want in on it
National companies like Rover and Wag are making sure your dog-walker or pet-sitter is just a few clicks away.
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York police officer risks running afoul of skunk during rescue
Officer David McKinnon had to twist and tug off a cup that was stuck on the animal’s head – without getting sprayed.
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Guppies prove they have personality
OK, only by one measure: how they react to terror. But the finding is useful to evolutionary biologists.
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Dogs, cats get care in Maine after arriving from hurricane-struck Virgin Islands
The first wave of animals to be relocated from hurricane-affected areas arrived in Maine on Thursday and will eventually be available for adoption.