Animals - Portland Press Herald

Dolphin activist sees his life’s work gain traction

by JENNIFER KAY The Associated Press January 12, 2015January 13, 2015

The former ‘Flipper’ trainer says he feels validated as governments and attractions take action.

The loose horses were found on U.S. Route 201, but she corralled them before they became a hazard to traffic.

by Laura McCandlish January 4, 2015January 2, 2015

Whereby we learn to love a dog and the ins and outs of homemade dog food.

by The Associated Press January 2, 2015January 2, 2015

The animal ran off after being rescued by three men near Hatcher Pass.

by The Associated Press January 1, 2015January 1, 2015

The forests of Maine and other Northeastern states are ideal cougar habitat, says a Vermont animal tracker.

A 3-year-old girl in Jay is one of two recipients of the Franklin County Animal Shelter’s service.

by The Associated Press December 20, 2014December 19, 2014

The show’s director believes it made rescued animals more attractive as potential pets, too.

by Christie Aschwanden The Washington Post December 17, 2014December 17, 2014

Researchers are beginning to give serious attention to the possible human health benefits when when fingers meet fur.

by The Associated Press December 12, 2014December 12, 2014

If signed into law, circus animals would be made available to zoos.

by The Associated Press December 10, 2014August 25, 2016

The sheep doesn’t seem to mind walking on a leash or the holiday cardigan.