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B.C. veterinarian warns against ignoring pet limping

B.C. veterinarian warns against ignoring pet limping

Symptoms such as a sleepy leg should not be ignored, says RAPS Animal Hospital surgeon.
Southern resident killer whales face extinction in 75-100 years, study predicts

Southern resident killer whales face extinction in 75-100 years, study predicts

More must be done to protect their habitat and prey to stop the orcas' decline, researchers say.
North Vancouver RCMP seek dog owner after Australian shepherd attacks jogger

North Vancouver RCMP seek dog owner after Australian shepherd attacks jogger

Police say the woman was last seen walking north with two leashed dogs on Bewicke Avenue.
Attention-loving elephant seal returns to moult on the Gorge

Attention-loving elephant seal returns to moult on the Gorge

Emerson is attracting the usual crowd of onlookers, prompting officials to put up temporary fencing around him
Boy, 11, killed by large dogs while visiting Edmonton home

Boy, 11, killed by large dogs while visiting Edmonton home

EDMONTON — Animal control officers were called about two recent attacks at an Edmonton home where an 11-year-old boy was killed by two large dogs. Police responded to the latest attack at the home in the city's south side on Monday night.
Firefighters help recover dog that fell over waterfall in North Vancouver

Firefighters help recover dog that fell over waterfall in North Vancouver

Firefighters describe Kobe as ‘very friendly’ but ‘shook up’ from the incident at North Van's Kennedy Falls
Join the rescue: How the public can help orca calf stranded in B.C. lagoon

Join the rescue: How the public can help orca calf stranded in B.C. lagoon

Photographers are needed to help reunite a stranded killer whale with her pod.
Rescuers in B.C. hope AI will help reunite orphaned whale with its family

Rescuers in B.C. hope AI will help reunite orphaned whale with its family

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — The latest advancements in identifying killer whales with the help of artificial intelligence are being put to use to help reunite an orphaned B.C. orca with its pod, but first it needs to leave the lagoon where its mother died.
Dog named 'Hero' kept stuck owner warm and safe from coyotes for 2 days: police

Dog named 'Hero' kept stuck owner warm and safe from coyotes for 2 days: police

A dog called Hero lived up to his name earlier this week after spending two days by his stranded master's side, keeping his owner warm and even fending off coyotes while the man waited to be rescued from a muddy ditch in southern Alberta.
Easter safety alert: Protect your pets from toxic treats and hidden dangers

Easter safety alert: Protect your pets from toxic treats and hidden dangers

A few things to keep in mind this holiday long weekend.