Animals

I am writing this to the person or people that have been using the trail and then not picking up after their dog.

Not out of the ordinary to see bears this time of year but a reminder to be watchful. We weren't that far up Patte Canyon and there was a black bear (a brown black bear).

There are lots of places around town to take your dog or in my case dogs.

Tips from a local vet on what to do if our animals get hit with a blow dart.

While springtime in Montana might bring much needed sun, it also brings an increase in diarrheal illnesses. State of Montana Epidemiologist Dana Fejes says people should be cautious around cute and cuddly newborn animals.

An animal rescue center on Montana's Hi-Line is cleaning up after flooding last month forced the owners to flee with 45 animals.

In past years yellow ribbons were used to commemorate soldiers away at war and could be seen on almost every street. They were tied to trees, fences, mailboxes and even cars. However, today that yellow ribbon has a new meaning. Yes, thanks to The Yellow Dog Project, you can now see yellow ribbons tied to dog leashes all across the United States.

The long and short of it is yes. Cats are the worst kind of killers – serial killers. They kill over and over and usually with the same M.O. According to a report put together by scientists from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and the Fish and Wildlife Service, it was estimated that cats in the United States (both domestic and feral) kill 2.4 billion birds and 12.3 billion mammals a

Last night, two dogs got married in what the Guinness Book of World Records said was the world’s most expensive pet wedding at more than $150,000. It’s good to see that, in the midst of a recession, people are spending their money wisely.

The positive effects dogs have on the mental well-being of their adult owners has been well-documented. Now a new study suggests that the presence of our furry best friends also acts to keep babies healthier.