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Even animals get stressed out by COVID-19 — especially Discovery Place’s biggest diva

Living

Even animals get stressed out by COVID-19 — especially Discovery Place’s biggest diva

“Macaws are known as drama queens” that thrive on attention. During the shutdown, Discovery Place feared for the welfare of BJ the macaw.
‘She’s a little fighter.’ Cricket, an emaciated and abandoned Raleigh pup, needs help.

Local

‘She’s a little fighter.’ Cricket, an emaciated and abandoned Raleigh pup, needs help.

October 12, 2020, 4:15 PM
Durham needs new animal shelter, experts say. An ‘urgent situation,’ says commissioner.

Durham County

Durham needs new animal shelter, experts say. An ‘urgent situation,’ says commissioner.

October 5, 2020, 3:13 PM
The little pot-bellied pig lost in Durham has found a new home

Durham County

The little pot-bellied pig lost in Durham has found a new home

This  bear loves his floaty log

Pets

This bear loves his floaty log

July 10, 2020, 4:32 PM
A transplant could save their dog’s life. COVID-19 could keep NC clinic from providing it

Local

A transplant could save their dog’s life. COVID-19 could keep NC clinic from providing it

April 20, 2020, 1:47 PM
NC’s Carolina Tiger Rescue knows all about ‘Tiger King,’ and they are not amused

Local

NC’s Carolina Tiger Rescue knows all about ‘Tiger King,’ and they are not amused

Bazooka, a 35-pound majestic chonk of a cat, finds a new home through Wake SPCA

Wake County

Bazooka, a 35-pound majestic chonk of a cat, finds a new home through Wake SPCA

January 15, 2020, 4:56 PM

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More states are becoming ‘no kill.’ Animal rescue group wants NC to join them by 2025

North Carolina

More states are becoming ‘no kill.’ Animal rescue group wants NC to join them by 2025

January 13, 2020, 1:54 PM
Baby Yoda cat enchanted the Internet. Now an NC rescue group says she was given away

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Baby Yoda cat enchanted the Internet. Now an NC rescue group says she was given away

Greensboro Science Center’s giant clam gets life-saving surgery

Living

Greensboro Science Center’s giant clam gets life-saving surgery

January 4, 2020, 1:50 PM
Owl stuck in car grille for at least 3 hours on drive to Outer Banks, NC rescuers say

North Carolina

Owl stuck in car grille for at least 3 hours on drive to Outer Banks, NC rescuers say

Mishap with a Chef Boyardee can leads to unique animal rescue, NC firefighters say

North Carolina

Mishap with a Chef Boyardee can leads to unique animal rescue, NC firefighters say

Lily the dog helped UNCC shooting survivor recover. Now, both are paying it forward.

Local

Lily the dog helped UNCC shooting survivor recover. Now, both are paying it forward.

It’s like ‘American Ninja Warrior’ for dogs. Could a K-9 from NC be crowned ‘Top Dog’?

Local

It’s like ‘American Ninja Warrior’ for dogs. Could a K-9 from NC be crowned ‘Top Dog’?

December 12, 2019, 5:36 PM
An 8-foot alligator took this photo with its mouth in Bluffton. How it happened

South Carolina

An 8-foot alligator took this photo with its mouth in Bluffton. How it happened

Shelter inspectors enforce animal welfare laws while trying to keep shelters open

Business

Shelter inspectors enforce animal welfare laws while trying to keep shelters open

November 28, 2019, 8:00 AM
‘Housecat-sized leopards’ bound for NC sanctuary after rescue from RVs in Canada

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‘Housecat-sized leopards’ bound for NC sanctuary after rescue from RVs in Canada

No, a 500-pound great white shark did not show up on the wrong side of the Outer Banks

North Carolina

No, a 500-pound great white shark did not show up on the wrong side of the Outer Banks

People can do whatever they want to opossums for 5 days in NC. Some want that changed

North Carolina

People can do whatever they want to opossums for 5 days in NC. Some want that changed

What’s the worst part of a shark’s bite? It’s not just those teeth that are dangerous

National

What’s the worst part of a shark’s bite? It’s not just those teeth that are dangerous

‘He knew it was Thanksgiving.’ Turkey falls off truck on way to be slaughtered in NC

North Carolina

‘He knew it was Thanksgiving.’ Turkey falls off truck on way to be slaughtered in NC

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