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• Police make arrest after break-in at Louisiana zoo; stolen monkeys still missing

  February 7, 2023 3:07 PM

  BROUSSARD - Police have arrested a man suspected of taking a dozen monkeys from an enclosure at a Lafayette-area zoo, though the animals remain missing. Broussard Police announced Tuesday that Joseph Randall, 61, of Opelousas was booked for burglary and 12 counts of animal cruelty just over a week... more »

• Louisiana man tied to multi-state dogfighting ring gets 14-month prison sentence

  June 14, 2022 10:45 AM

  GREENSBURG - A man convicted for his role in a dogfighting operation that spanned four states was sentenced to a little over a year in federal prison. Prosecutors said Tuesday that Dangelo Cornish, 36, of Greensburg got 14 months in prison and two years of probation in the case.... more »

• Man allegedly shot family dog during domestic disturbance in St. Tammany Parish

  February 5, 2022 4:19 PM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - A man is in custody after allegedly shooting his family dog during a domestic disturbance. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said David Mack, 62, was arguing with a woman Saturday at a residence on Hwy 435 in Talisheek. The woman told deputies that... more »

• LSU Vet School releases female bald eagle Play Video

  January 6, 2022 5:19 PM

  A bald eagle was released in Morgan City Thursday after being under the care of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine's Wildlife Hospital for a few weeks. On Dec. 13 an agent with The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries brought the bird in, saying it was hit by... more »

• 'Real-life Lassie' helps rescue owner following crash

  January 5, 2022 5:05 AM

  NEW HAMPSHIRE - A Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley proved to her human that dogs really are man's best friend when she played a role in saving her incapacitated human companion's life following a car crash. According to CNN , one-year-old Tinsley and Cam Laundry have always been like two... 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 »

• Social media account raised over $40K for dogs displaced by Ida

  September 18, 2021 7:52 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A social media account raised over $40K for dogs who needed help due to Hurricane Ida. The account WeRateDogs collected $43,000 in donations for Louisiana SPCA. The money is working to help dogs who were displaced during the storm nearly three weeks ago. In a... more »

• 26 dog and kittens saved during Hurricane Ida evacuation

  September 3, 2021 4:27 PM

  DERIDDER - The Humane Society of West Louisiana (HSWL) saved 26 animals found near Interstate I-10 during evacuation for Hurricane Ida. Louisiana State Police Troopers were alerted of motorists dropping off or losing their animals on the interstate between the DeRidder and Lake Charles exits. Troopers contacted the founder... more »

• Slidell man arrested after allegedly having sex with two of his dogs

  August 25, 2021 4:16 PM

  SLIDELL - A man was arrested after allegedly sexually abusing two of his dogs. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office said they searched 52-year-old Kenneth Starling's home after a complaint was made about his inappropriate behavior towards animals. Deputies said they found numerous images and videos of animals being... more »

• BREC giraffe exhibit expecting new renovations Play Video

  August 19, 2021 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Phase one of a $30 million upgrade at BREC Zoo is well underway. "We're taking an old giraffe exhibit and expanding it, doubling the size of it," said Jim Fleshman, Deputy Director of the BREC Zoo. One of many projects, the giraffe exhibit, could be... more »

• Frozen shrimp recalled for Salmonella contamination

  August 16, 2021 2:43 PM

  The CDC has again expanded a recall for several brands cooked, frozen shrimp due to Salmonella contamination. On Aug. 16, the CDC advised consumers not to eat the crustaceans sold through more than a dozen brands, expanding the recall for the second time since Aug. 13. As of... more »

• As zoos begin to vaccinate some animals, Baton Rouge Zoo holds off, wants more data Play Video

  July 15, 2021 11:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - At the Baton Rouge Zoo, many animals are natural pros at social distancing, keeping to themselves and their enclosures. That space, along with virus precautions taken by their caretakers, has paid off. "We have had no cases [of COVID-19] that we are aware of in the... more »

• LSU SVM: Ensuring your pet's safety during summertime heat, holiday activities

  June 30, 2021 8:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - With summertime underway, road trips and outdoor outings become occasions to enjoy time with beloved pets. But our favorite furry friends may also have a few special needs during summer. A recent news release from LSU's School of Veterinary Medicine touched on what some of these... more »

• Public invited to help name LSU veterinary school's newest resident raptor

  February 23, 2021 11:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE—The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is asking for the public's assistance in naming its newest resident raptor, a Mississippi kite. The hospital says there are six names from to choose from: Melvin Junior Burreaux Pip Paulo Oscar According to LSU... more »

• Keeping pets safe and warm during dangerously cold temperatures

  February 16, 2021 11:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As bitingly cold weather conditions overtake south Louisiana, many are not only concerned about their own safety but with the best way to care for their four-legged friends during freezing temperatures. According to the Red Cross, it's best to bring pets indoors during cold winter weather.... more »

• Deputies discover suspected dogfighting operation and large amount of narcotics during search warrant

  February 5, 2021 4:00 PM

  HAMMOND - Deputies arrested three people after they discovered a suspected dogfighting operation during a search warrant on Thursday. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office was serving a search warrant around 6:30 a.m. related to drugs when they stumbled upon what appeared to be a dogfighting ring and operation on... more »

• At least 100 cats & dogs rescued from dead woman's home Play Video

  January 25, 2021 7:45 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - At least a dozen more cats and dogs came into the Pointe Coupee Parish animal shelter Monday after a gruesome discovery over the weekend. Shelter directors Stacie McKnight says they received a call to help after a woman in St. Francisville died, leaving behind at least... more »

• 4 animals killed in house fire near N. Foster Drive

  July 16, 2020 6:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials are investigating a house fire that killed one dog and three cats Wednesday night. Around 10 p.m. the Baton Rouge Fire Department arrived in the 5300 block of Sherwood St. near N. Foster Drive. When firefighters arrived on scene the front of the house... more »

• Audubon Zoo celebrates reopening, new addition of rare ocelot kitten

  June 10, 2020 7:24 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - As the Audubon Zoo reopens its doors to the public, zoo workers are also welcoming a brand new male ocelot kitten into the fold. The rare animal, who was born on May 6 to parents "Milagre" and "Joaquin,” will have to wait a couple of months... more »

• Audubon Zoo welcomes brand new baby Zebu calf, calling him "a ray of sunshine"

  May 1, 2020 5:25 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Amid the pandemic, the Audubon Zoo of New Orleans has been bolstered by a ray of hope in the form of a brand new baby Zebu calf named Aarush, which is Sanskrit for "first ray of light." “The calf has been a ray of sunshine during... more »

• Sheriff's Office reunites lost pig with caretakers

  April 15, 2020 8:20 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office are the sort of officials who understand that their duties sometimes go beyond the typical. They're the type to help wandering four-footed stragglers find their way back home. That's exactly what happened on Tuesday afternoon when deputies happened... more »

• Owner charged with animal cruelty after horse dies in front of detectives

  December 11, 2019 6:38 PM

  KENTWOOD - A man is facing animal cruelty charges after sheriff's deputies found three malnourished horses, one of which died as officers tried to rescue it. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says it investigated the property in Kentwood after it received an anonymous tip about the abuse. There,... more »

• Proposal would ban balloon releases on EBR Schools property Play Video

  December 5, 2019 3:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A resolution discussed by local school officials Thursday would ban the mass release of balloons on East Baton Rouge campuses. The filing, submitted by school board member Dawn Collins, would ban the ceremonial release of helium balloons from East Baton Rouge School property in conjunction with... more »

• Man relieved after retrieving his two stolen dogs Play Video

  May 11, 2019 10:02 PM

  CENTRAL – What started as a heart-breaking week for Randy Aucoin, turned into relief. Two of his dogs were taken in the middle of the day found their way back home. “I had a big empty spot in my stomach and I was like, wow. I can’t believe... more »

• Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge gets new transportation van

  February 14, 2019 10:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge recently got a new transportation van that will bring area shelter dogs to the Dog Adoption House. The animals will be brought over daily to be viewed by potential adopters. Additionally, the van will be used to transport dogs to... more »

• Warrant out for Baton Rouge man in animal cruelty case Play Video

  January 29, 2018 6:30 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - A warrant for arrest is out Monday night for a Baton Rouge man believed to be involved in an animal cruelty case in Iberville Parish. Authorities found one horse dead, and two others in bad condition on a pasture in Plaquemine. It was a neighbor who first... more »

• Dog rescued after swimming a mile into lake

  October 30, 2017 5:38 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard made an unusual rescue from Lake Pontchartrain Monday afternoon: a dog. A boatcrew was dispatched from a nearby Coast Guard station after a boater noticed the dog swimming in the lake about a mile from shore near UNO. The boater couldn't recover the... more »

• Possible 'coydog' sightings raise concerns in Baton Rouge subdivision

  August 1, 2017 8:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In the Oakbrook Subdivision off Perkins Road, multiple sightings of coyote-like creatures are causing concern. After residents caught the coyote look-a-likes on camera, they’re realizing the animals could be a coyote hybrid. “I’ve seen coyote, maybe three at a time, about three or four times... more »

• Neighbor, firefighters rescue pets from house fire on Parkoaks Drive

  April 26, 2017 10:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two family pets were rescued from a house fire on Parkoaks Drive Wednesday afternoon. Crews responded to the fire in the 4800 block of Parkoaks Drive just after 6:10 p.m.. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the fire originated on the home's rear porch and... more »

• Local students raise awareness about animal adoption

  April 6, 2017 12:38 PM

  Fifth graders at Hammond Eastside Elementary Magnet School hosted an animal food drive from March 27-31 after being tasked with tackling a social action issue. To raise awareness about animal adoption, students achieved their goal of collecting 1,000 items. On Wednesday, the kids donated the food to the Tangi... more »

• Boy or Girl? It's a sloth, so we don't know yet

  February 17, 2017 8:55 PM

  HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Zookeepers are waiting for a DNA test to learn whether Hattiesburg Zoo's baby sloth is a boy or a girl. That's because sloths' sex organs are internal. Mammal curator Stephen Taylor says they'll have to send a bit of fur to a lab to learn the gender... more »

• Neighbors want answers after finding dead dog floating in apartment complex lake Play Video

  February 16, 2017 11:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A normal walk through his apartment complex turned terrifying when a man noticed the body of a dead dog in a nearby lake. Donald Morrison said he was walking his dog at the Lakeside Villas apartments off Millerville Road when he made the gruesome discovery. "I kind... more »

• Central Fire investigating blaze at home on Gurney Road

  September 29, 2016 9:39 PM

  CENTRAL - Central Fire Department is investigating a house fire on Gurney Road Thursday. Officials say the blaze started just after 6:00 p.m. When crews first arrived, they say they saw visible flames coming through the roof. It took nearly 45 minutes to bring the fire under control.... more »

• City asks people to move animal remains to the curb

  August 18, 2016 10:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - City officials asked people with dead animals on their property to move carcasses to the roadside right-of-way. Crews will remove the carcasses of dead animals, the city of Baton Rouge said in a news release Thursday. It was not immediately clear when removal will start. Thought,... more »

• Humane Society of the United States assists Louisiana animals, residents

  August 16, 2016 3:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team is on the ground in South Louisiana to provide disaster relief for pets and residents in the wake of severe flooding in the state. The organization is currently assisting in the transport of more than 100... more »

• Animal rescue is underway, but help is needed

  August 15, 2016 3:58 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana State Animal Response Team and Louisiana SPCA are rescuing animals in flooded areas in Baton Rouge and Hammond. Both agencies are in need of supplies to take care of the animals as more come into the shelters. There are three drop-off locations in the... more »

• Baton Rouge Zoo reports all animals are safe

  August 13, 2016 10:12 PM

  SCOTLANDVILLE - BREC officials say animals at the Baton Rouge Zoo are safe despite massive flooding in surrounding areas. Zookeepers were on site during the day to monitor and feed the animals. Some water on the zoo campus was higher than normal due to the large amount of rainfall,... more »

• Dogs break into BR Zoo, killing 3 monkeys Play Video

  July 13, 2016 2:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo confirmed Wednesday that three spot-nosed guenons are dead after a group of dogs broke into the zoo Tuesday morning and attacked the monkeys. Zoo Director Kaki Heiligenthal said surveillance video shows a couple of domestic dogs inside the zoo early Tuesday morning.... more »

• 18 animals have died at the Baton Rouge Zoo in four months

  April 28, 2016 7:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Federal officials are putting together a report on the deaths of animals at the Baton Rouge Zoo. Since the start of 2016, eighteen animals have died. Most recently, a juvenile Malayan tiger died. The tiger, named Hadiah, died in mid-April. "This death was much unexpected,"... more »

• Doggone: Lawmakers don't throw dog lovers a bone; no human, pet co-burial yet

  April 5, 2016 6:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Lawmakers didn't throw a bone to people who are hoping to be buried with their dogs; instead, at a committee meeting Tuesday, they buried the proposal by Senator Conrad Appel, R- Metairie. "People love their pets, I know some people who love their pets more than... more »

• State unveils mobile pet shelter Play Video

  August 27, 2015 7:42 PM

  GONZALES - The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry unveiled its new mobile pet shelter. It's a trailer that's designed to drive around picking up animals who need to evacuate in the event of a disaster. "We can go on-site where there is an emergency. And this is... more »

• First responders take part in week long animal rescue training

  August 23, 2015 6:11 PM

  GONZALES, La. - Various groups and organizations from all over the country are getting trained in rescuing animals in case of a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina. Groups like the American Humane Association along with LSU School of Veterinary Medicine took part in the training. One of the instructors, Dick... more »