Animals - Portland Press Herald

Iran’s unwelcome dogs find care at rare shelter

by NASSER KARIMI The Associated Press December 10, 2014December 10, 2014

Dogs previously viewed as corrupt Western influences have found safety, mercy and lots of love.

Red knots, newly designated as a “threatened” species, visit the state for only a few weeks during their epic trips each spring and fall.

The deer falls through thin ice in Fairfield, and officials warn residents that the ice is not thick enough to support much weight.

by GEORGE M. WALSH The Associated Press December 5, 2014December 4, 2014

A New York appeals court denies ‘legal personhood’ to a former entertainment chimp named Tommy.

Two staffers from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland will accompany the kitty on its journey home.

by SUE MANNING The Associated Press December 3, 2014December 5, 2014

A documentary by filmmaking couple Eric and Geneva Ristau tells the story of 15 dogs and 18 riders who spend all the time they can on three wheels.

by John Patriquin Staff Photographer December 2, 2014December 3, 2014

She owns Pet Connection, which offers classes and even a day school for puppies.

Watch Tucker tickle the ivories – and that’s not all.

A local businessman ponies up the money for a plane ticket to ship home the kitten, whose trip to Maine remains a mystery.

Spice needs a ride home after sneaking out of a house in Albuquerque and somehow traveling 2,300 miles to Portland.