Animals - Portland Press Herald

Find out if your pet’s a canine Einstein

by SUE MANNING The Associated Press May 13, 2015May 15, 2015

A three-part TV series and list of games can help you learn more about your dog’s smarts.

by LISA RATHKE The Associated Press May 13, 2015May 13, 2015

The service replaces the roar and squeal of a truck with a friendly clip-clop that draws neighborhood children to the curbside.

Michael Duffy says he was on his 41-foot boat at the San Diego Yacht Club when he awoke at 2:30 a.m. Sunday to sneezing and snoring.

Animal lover Barbara Filipos was trying to prevent her dog from tangling with the 40-pound rodent.

by JENNIFER PELTZ The Associated Press April 24, 2015April 24, 2015

At least four sightings have been reported this year as the animals adapt to urban streets and parks.

by MALCOLM RITTER The Associated Press April 17, 2015April 17, 2015

Both dogs and owners have hormonal reactions to a long gaze, the study says.

by DANA FERGUSON The Associated Press April 16, 2015April 15, 2015

Veterinarians are cautioning pet owners to keep their dogs from nose-to-nose contact with other four-legged friends.

The Cumberland farm hopes its live feed will be a popular sequel to last summer’s YouTube video that has since gotten millions of views.

by RAQUEL MARIA DILLON The Associated Press April 14, 2015April 14, 2015

Workers installing a home security system encountered the big cat known as P-22 on Monday and efforts to evict him ensued.

The owl was released after being removed from its hiding spot in new home construction.