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Bozeman Aquatic Pet Event Aims To Keep Invasive Species Out Of Montana Waterways

Bozeman Aquatic Pet Event Aims To Keep Invasive Species Out Of Montana Waterways

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A free aquatic animal re-homing event in Bozeman is meant to help pet owners avoid releasing unwanted animals into Montana waterways. Montana’s Invasive Species Action Network announced its fourth free aquatic animal re-homing event, set for April 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.

Streaming channel for pets launched in China

Streaming channel for pets launched in China

Cats and dogs can now fill the hours their owners are at work with a dedicated all-day streaming channel for pets launched by Chinese tech giant Tencent. Clips of a duckling swimming in a bath or two happy pooches patrolling their neighbourhood are examples of the curated programming on

Bozeman ponds face invasive species threat from released pet goldfish and turtles

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Local ponds and waterways are facing a growing problem as household pets are being released into the wild. Goldfish, red-eared sliders and other pets are showing up in Bozeman's aquatic environments. When these household pets are introduced into the wild, they can become invasive species.

Exotic pet trade thrives in China despite welfare concerns

Exotic pet trade thrives in China despite welfare concerns

Pet lovers eagerly gathered around a container to snap photos of meerkats at a Beijing animal fair, each selling for $320, while nearby a raccoon nervously paced in a cage only slightly bigger than itself. Throngs of people from across China packed into the cavernous exhibition halls for the annual

What do dogs need for a well-adjusted life?

What do dogs need for a well-adjusted life?

Veteran dog owners all agree this is the most important wisdom to pass down: be patient. The advice emerged in a survey of 2,000 dog owners which split respondents by how long they’ve been with their pup. Veteran dog owners with over 10 years of experience named “be

Free Missoula vet clinic provides ‘irreplaceable’ care for homeless and low-income pet owners

MISSOULA — When Johnna Thompson moved to Missoula about two years ago, she was homeless and struggling. To move into an apartment, she needed to get her dog, DiNozzo (named for the NCIS character), vaccinated, but she couldn’t afford it. A prospective landlord referred her to the Street Dog Coalition,

Israelis shelter with pets from threat of Iran missiles

Israelis shelter with pets from threat of Iran missiles

Israelis have been rushing to bomb shelters for more than two weeks as sirens warn of Iranian missile strikes, the veterinary service in commercial hub Tel Aviv has a clear message: leave no pet behind. "Alarms? Missiles firing? Don't forget your four-legged friends!" read the