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  • Man allegedly grabbed woman by the throat, shot their dog during domestic dispute

    July 3, 2023 3:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man was booked on domestic abuse and animal cruelty charges after he allegedly grabbed a woman by the throat during an argument and then shot their dog when it tried to protect her. The confrontation happened Sunday at a home on Cavalier Drive, after the... more »
  • K9 recovering after suspect shot at deputies in Tangipahoa Parish Play Video

    October 3, 2022 5:13 PM

    PONCHATOULA - A sheriff's office K9 who took a bullet to the jaw when a suspect opened fire on law enforcement is now back home recovering after the ordeal. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office gave an update on Bella's condition Monday, saying the four-legged deputy was grazed by gunfire... more »
  • 'Chupacabra?': Photo shows bizarre figure lurking outside Texas zoo

    June 9, 2022 1:57 PM

    AMARILLO, Tx. - A Texas zoo wants help identifying a strange-looking animal spotted just outside its property. The Amarillo Zoo released a night vision photo Wednesday showing unidentified creature just outside a chain link fence. The zoo has been trying to identify the strange figure since it was first... more »
  • Bird damages Entergy equipment, knocks out power for thousands in New Orleans

    March 9, 2022 3:55 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Nearly 10,000 Entergy customers lost power across New Orleans Wednesday morning after a bird reportedly damaged vital electrical equipment. WWL-TV reported about 9,800 Entergy customers were without power around 9:30 a.m., including parts of the city's Central Business District. "Our preliminary investigation indicates that a... more »
  • Wandering chicken finds new home at Popeyes

    March 7, 2022 1:08 PM

    SLIDELL - People are lining up in droves at a Popeyes in south Louisiana. But this time it's not because of a chicken sandwich, nor any other menu item for that matter. As customers pull through the drive-thru lane at the Popeyes on Gause Boulevard, they'll spot a chicken... more »
  • Three lions at Audubon Zoo test positive for COVID-19

    December 29, 2021 2:04 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Three African lions at the Audubon Zoo tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday. According to the zoo, staff members discovered the infections after they noticed the lions were coughing. Nasal and fecal samples were taken for three symptomatic lions and tested at the Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic... more »
  • Man arrested after allegedly shooting woman's dog, breaking into her house

    November 27, 2021 12:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested after allegedly shooting a dog while it was locked in a kennel and then breaking into a home and threatening the owner. Baton Rouge police officers said 35-year-old Richard Lovely went to a woman's home on Balis Drive around 1 a.m. and... more »
  • Deputy shoots, kills dog during drug bust in Livingston Parish

    November 25, 2021 5:09 PM

    HOLDEN - A Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy shot a dog that reportedly lunged at law enforcement officers executing a search warrant. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were investigating reports of "suspicious activity" at a property on W.H. Rhodus Road in Holden on Wednesday. The department said... more »
  • Entergy blamed animal mishap for Saturday morning outages in Baton Rouge

    September 25, 2021 10:54 AM

    BATON ROUGE - An animal was blamed for an early morning power outage to a few thousand people in Mid City and the Garden District Saturday. Power was reported out around 7:30 Saturday morning and Entergy said it would have power restored to most people by noon. Some people... more »
  • Audubon Zoo's two-headed snake, a gift from Nicolas Cage, has died

    September 16, 2021 12:34 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Harvey, a rare twin-headed snake given to the Audubon Zoo by Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage, has died. The zoo announced Wednesday that the 14-year-old gopher snake passed away due to complications brought on by his old age. Aside from his appearance, Harvey's arrival at the... more »
  • 4-month-old puppy stolen at gunpoint while on a walk with owner

    August 14, 2021 6:49 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - A man's dog was taken at gunpoint on Saturday while he was out on a walk. New Orleans Police Department said the victim was walking on Bundy Road early Aug. 14 with his two English bulldogs, one adult and one 4-month-old puppy, when a man approached... more »
  • WATCH: Firefighters rescue dog who spent days trapped in concrete wall Play Video

    July 19, 2021 2:46 PM

    CINCINNATI - A dog was found trapped inside of a concrete wall five days after her family reported her missing. The Cincinnati Fire Department shared video of the rescue, which involved sawing through the concrete wall of a garage so that firefighters could reach the pup. The department said... more »
  • 'Unathletic' gator with arthritis captured after escaping Wisconsin zoo

    May 26, 2021 5:22 PM

    BONDUEL, Wisc. - An alligator that managed to slip away from a zoo was safely captured , likely thanks in part to the animal's age and its "terrible arthritis," according to the zoo's owner. Steve "Doc" Hopkins — the owner of Doc's Zoo in Bonduel, Wisconsin — told WLUK... more »
  • Report: Police believe trafficking network is hiding missing Houston tiger

    May 14, 2021 12:30 PM

    HOUSTON - Police believe a tiger that got loose in a Texas neighborhood — and then vanished — has been handed off person-to-person possibly a dozen times in the past four days in an attempt to keep it out of the hands of law enforcement. The tiger, named India,... more »
  • Local nonprofit, animal rescue raises over $18K in 24-hour fundraising event

    December 3, 2020 4:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Cat Haven raised over $18,000 in just one day during its first-ever 225 Gives fundraising competition. In an effort to raise funds for those in need in the Baton Rouge area, 225 Gives teamed up with over 200 nonprofits on Dec. 1, globally known as "Giving... more »
  • Horsing around: Woman accused of stealing horse from owner in Natchitoches

    October 20, 2020 3:54 PM

    NATCHITOCHES PARISH - When asked for payment, one Caldwell Parish woman seemingly said "neigh" and has been arrested in Natchitoches Parish for allegedly stealing a horse. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission arrested 37-year-old Tasha D. Cubbit on Monday, Oct. 19, on one count... more »
  • LDAF finds fungal toxin in pet food

    September 3, 2020 3:33 PM

    The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Feed Program discovered the toxin, Aflatoxin in a dry dog food. The pet food that tested positive for Aflatoxin is called Family Pet Meaty Cuts Beef Chicken & Cheese Flavors Premium Dog Food. The food is manufactured by Sunshine Mills for... more »
  • Rescue Alliance hosting drive-thru pet food bank Saturday

    June 18, 2020 2:25 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Rescue Alliance says that they are still responding to pet families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rescue Alliance located in Gonzales is holding a drive-thru Community Emergency Pet Food Bank event on Saturday (June 20) at 11 a.m. The event will be held at... more »
  • Officials euthanize bear caught roaming Baton Rouge; animal had been relocated previously Play Video

    June 15, 2020 10:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A bear captured by authorities Tuesday was killed because it had become "too reliant on food from human sources," authorities said. On Monday, multiple witnesses first reported seeing a bear wander along streets in North Baton Rouge and the Scotlandville area. At least two more people... more »
  • Capital Area Animal Welfare Society hand out 1,000 bags of pet food Play Video

    April 18, 2020 9:52 PM

    The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society recently received a big donation consisting of thousands of pounds of pet food. The food was handed out this morning to local families in an effort to make sure no dogs go hungry amid the coronavirus pandemic. "We have never... more »
  • Homeless woman pleads guilty to Baton Rouge carjacking that left dog dead

    March 9, 2020 4:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A homeless woman pleaded guilty Monday to a carjacking that left a man severely injured and his dog dead, according to the Advocate. Last summer, David Mohr received several hip fractures and other injuries from a carjacking on July 7 outside of Pelican Donuts on Antioch... more »
  • Baton Rouge Zoo welcomes adorable baby bongo 'Beignet'

    March 28, 2019 5:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE- BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo has announced the birth of an adorably big-eared baby bongo. The newborn African antelope named Beignet was born on February 24 but is only now making her debut. She is her 5-year-old mother's second bongo. The Baton Rouge Zoo says the bongo's pregnancy... more »
  • Mike VII handlers ask visitors to not bring stuffed animals, pets Play Video

    September 4, 2017 2:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Plush versions of Mike VII have been flying off of shelves at the LSU Sports Shop, but now Mike's handlers are asking the public not to bring them near the habitat. "We didn't realize that stuffed animals were an issue," said the Walker family, who had just... more »
  • Marine bomb dog diagnosed with cancer given one final ride

    July 31, 2017 3:03 PM

    MUSKEGON, Mich. - A veteran K-9 who served in the Marines was given one last ride last week after he was diagnosed with bone cancer. According to a report from WZZM , dozens came out to honor bomb-sniffing K-9 Cena and his owner, Marine veteran Jeff DeYoung. According... more »
  • Horse infected with lethal mosquito-transmitted virus in Iberville Parish

    July 25, 2017 1:13 PM

    IBERVILLE PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry says an unvaccinated horse in Iberville Parish has been infected with a potentially deadly mosquito-transmitted disease. According to LDAF Commissioner Mike Strain, the horse tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a severe virus that can infect both pets and... more »
  • Woman burns deputy with cigarette while getting arrested for animal cruelty charges

    July 21, 2017 2:42 PM

    WASHINGTON PARISH – A woman was arrested on charges of animal cruelty and resisting officers on Thursday after deputies found three malnourished dogs in an abandoned house in the area. According to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of dogs killing a neighbor's chickens... more »
  • LDAF constructing new mobile pet shelter for 2017 hurricane season

    May 30, 2017 3:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is set to begin construction on a second mobile pet shelter to be used in emergencies. The shelter is to be used for "no-notice events" when pet sheltering facilities are not available. LDAF says the shelter should be completed... more »
  • Denham Springs man charged with animal cruelty in N.C.

    April 11, 2017 11:55 AM

    ALEXANDER COUNTY – A Denham Springs man who owned a dog training business in North Carolina is accused of animal cruelty and abandonment after deputies found several dead animals inside a building he rented. According to a report from WCNC, the Alexander County Sheriff's Office received a call to... more »
  • Cara's House animal shelter awarded $50,000 for post-flood expansion

    January 31, 2017 1:23 PM

    SORRENTO – Cara's House animal shelter has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its new expansion following the August 2016 flood. The Petco Foundation investment will help pay for three new buildings that will house additional dogs and cats available for adoption. "CARA's... more »
  • Woman arrested after killing pet, posting video on social media

    January 30, 2017 10:33 AM

    MONTEGUT - Police arrested a Bourg woman Thursday after she killed a pet rabbit and posted a video to social media in December. A Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office deputy responded to the 100 block of La. Highway 55 after the video was shared several times. The owner of the... more »
  • PHOTOS: Deputy saves cat stuck in garage door

    January 6, 2017 11:27 AM

    PRAIRIEVILLE – A daring cat rescue was a peaceful way to end 2016 for an Ascension Parish Sheriff's deputy. Details of the save were just released by the sheriff's office complete with pictures. The rescue happened on December 29. “ Never in all of my years was I... more »
  • 20-year-old arrested for looking at child porn while volunteering

    November 22, 2016 4:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A man has been arrested after looking at child porn while volunteering at an animal shelter. 20-year-old Connor McCullough was arrested for one count of pornography involving juveniles. McCullough was a volunteer for Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS), a volunteer organization for animal welfare.... more »
  • Ascension Parish seeing nutria problem Play Video

    June 28, 2016 7:53 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH – Nutria are seeking their teeth into the peace of mind of residents in Ascension Parish. The rodents have been digging into a family's property and it seems to be a wide-spread problem throughout the area that keep animal removal specialists busy. Nutria have been digging their way... more »
  • Fox Finders track sightings across Baton Rouge Play Video

    April 26, 2016 12:04 AM

    BATON ROUGE - People across Baton Rouge say some new tenants have made homes in their neighborhood: Foxes. Many of the encounters have been caught on camera. Mid-City, Kenilworth, Highland, University Acres and the LSU lakes are just a few of the locations where foxes have been reported on... more »
  • Man wanted after human and animal remains found on an altar at his home

    March 31, 2016 9:44 PM

    SLIDELL – Slidell Police are looking for a man after detectives found animal and human remains on an altar in his home. Slidell Police searched Joshua Roques' home in the 200 block of Woodcrest Drive, Tuesday night. According to investigators, human skulls and bones, animal bones and dried blood were... more »
  • Donations sought after 40 animals taken from hoarders

    October 13, 2015 1:32 PM

    BOGALUSA, La. - Sheriff's deputies arrested a Washington Parish couple for cruelty to animals recently and seized more than 40 neglected cats and dogs from their home in Bogalusa, according to the Humane Society of Louisiana. HSL Director Jeff Dorson said deputies arrested Terri Turner and her daughter, Frannie... more »
  • BRPD: Man told wife 'I'm going to kill you and your kids'

    October 13, 2015 11:41 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a Baton Rouge man during a domestic abuse investigation in which officers said they also found three emaciated dogs belonging to the suspect. BRPD accused 32-year-old Bobby Rogers of domestic abuse battery, aggravated assault with a firearm and cruelty to animals after his arrest... more »

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