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Lee Richardson Zoo has met the fundraising goal for Cat Canyon. Do you think the new exhibit will bring visitors from other towns to our local zoo?
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Loading ...HERINGTON, Kan. (AP) State health officials are warning central Kansas residents to avoid a creek near Herington following a sulfuric acid spill. The Department of Health and Environment issued the warning for 5 miles of Lime Creek north of U.S. 56. The acid leaked Sunday from a ruptured tank on a Union Pacific rail car [...]
Many families decide to open their homes to an adopted pet. Cats are in dire need of homes because of their abundance in shelters across the country. Before a cat is welcomed into a home, certain measures should be taken to prepare the space — and residents — for the addition of a pet. The [...]
When a baby is being welcomed into the home where a pet is present, individuals may have to make some changes to ensure the introduction and subsequent living arrangements go smoothly. Even the best-behaved pet may feel anxious around a new family member. Babies and animals have similar needs. Each relies on a parent to [...]
Keep Man’s Best Friend Healthy Dog owners are well aware that caring for man’s best friend has taken on a greater responsibility in recent years. Perhaps that’s a result of the popularity of the cable channel Animal Planet or the television show “The Dog Whisperer,” each of which has helped to educate dog owners about [...]
(MS) — Over the last several years, influenza has grabbed headlines around the world, with outbreaks of bird flu and swine flu causing illness among humans. As it turns out, man’s best friend can catch the flu, too. The canine influenza virus, (CIV), H3N8, affects dogs and can cause the same symptoms experienced by people: [...]
