DALTON GARDENS, Idaho -- Idaho Fish and Game received multiple calls about black bear activity in the north Dalton Gardens and south Hayden area over the past few weeks. The incidents have been occurring in a neighborhood near Canfield Mountain,…
BONNER CO., Idaho – The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating three separate incidents of bears attacking and killing livestock in North Idaho. All three attacks…
A U.S. agency responsible for killing wolves and other predators to prevent attacks on livestock has agreed to settle a lawsuit by completing an extensive environmental study on its methods in Idaho. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services also agreed last week not to use poison gas cartridges or fire to kill wolf pups in dens until the study is finished at the end of 2024. Wildlife Services filed a joint motion in U.S. District Court with Western Watersheds Project and two other environmental groups to settle the May 2020 lawsuit. The environmental groups contend Wildlife Service’s predator-killing activities violate environmental laws.
MOSCOW, Idaho -- A new study from the University of Idaho finds climate change is shrinking the natural habitat for salmon. The university’s study, published by the American Geophysical Union journal Geophysical Research Letters, confirmed that lower water volumes and…
Here's a look at dog breeds that have maintained their popularity over time.
HAYDEN, Idaho --- Kootenai Humane Society isn't "kitten" around! The shelter has kittens available for adoption and the best part -- you can nab a new furry…
The 4th of July. The day we gather with family and friends to celebrate our Independence and honor our country. We look forward to this celebratory day – with all the food, fun, and festivities – culminating in the highly-anticipated fireworks display.
Not all dogs can, or will, swim. Some dogs physically built for the water may avoid it like the plague, and some not traditionally built for the water may never want to get out, despite their parents' best efforts! There are ways you can work on making your dog more comfortable in the water, but some dogs may never change their minds, and that’s okay too.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A local family is devastated after their dogs were killed at a local kennel, a place they should have been safe. They dropped…
Veterinarians are calling on animal lovers to stop buying English bulldogs, because of "major" concerns about their health.
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Parks and Recreation Department will reveal the design and name of the future dog park in Riverfront Park on Saturday. The event will be at the Riverfront Park Forestry Shelter at noon. The reveal event…
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A wolf pack in northeastern Washington state has killed another calf, forcing the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to determine whether to cull the pack, officials said. The Togo pack of wolves has attacked three…
A 2½-year-old Belgian Malinois named Eva, a dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack in California last month, has died.
The barking of a Great Pyrenees named Leo has racked up more than $750 in noise violation citations and attorney fees, said his owner.
KELLOGG, Idaho -- A goat was abandoned on Silver Mountain a few weeks ago, but don't worry: this story has a happy ending. Lift maintenance crews found the goat, who was believed to have been left there by his…
SEATTLE (AP) — Two boaters accused of illegally approaching endangered Southern Resident killer whales in rented boats were fined for violating regulations that protect the whales, NOAA Fisheries said Wednesday. State and federal regulations require recreational boats to stay at…
With summer travel season in full swing, more pet parents are looking to plan getaways that include their furry family members. And we are not just talking about finding a hotel that allows Rover and Roxy. Discriminating pet parents are looking for much more.
Click here for updates on this story AUBURN, California (KOVR) -- As people head…
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. -- Four snow geese in Grant County have tested positive for avian influenza, also known as the bird flu. A Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist and a Moses Lake veterinarian collected the positive tests. No humans…
With boating season ramping up, it's a good time to talk about best practices for pet-friendly boating to ensure your little one is safe. Before hitting the lake, river or sea with your pet, it's important to plan ahead and always keep the best interests of your four-legged first mate in mind.
Misinformation in the pet food market abounds. To help determine fact from fiction, here's research on the most common misconceptions about pet food.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — With bird flu hitting nine flocks scattered across seven counties, the Washington state Department of Agriculture on Thursday requested that live…
The top speed a human has reached is about 27.5 miles per hour, achieved by Olympian Usain Bolt. That's about the minimum speed for a dog to even make this list.
Taking a preventative approach to pet health issues saves owners time and money. Here's what to focus on to save money on long-term pet health costs.
