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• Baton Rouge home along Amite River destroyed in overnight fire

  June 6, 2022 10:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A home burned down along the Amite River near the Ascension-East Baton Rouge late Sunday night. The St. George Fire Department said crews arrived at the blaze on Kendalwood Drive shortly after midnight. There, they found the home had been "fully taken" by flames. Photos... more »

• Photos: Firefighters rescue kittens trapped in car engine

  May 24, 2022 2:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters saved five kittens that were stuck inside a car's engine block. The St. George Fire Department shared photos of the rescue. The department said the crew was able to get all five felines out without damaging the vehicle. more »

• Companion Animal Alliance working to find solution to shelter overflow Play Video

  October 23, 2021 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A local animal shelter is bursting at the seams, and workers are overwhelmed trying to find homes for pets. Every kennel at Companion Animal Alliance is filled with a furry friend or more. "We have 177 dog kennels available, and we currently have 262 dogs... 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 »

• Horses killed in I-10 wreck were championship Arabians Play Video

  June 7, 2021 7:04 PM

  GROSSE TETE - The twisted wreckage of a trailer is all that's left of a grisly accident that resulted in the death of several expensive show horses Sunday. The trailer housed five of them coming back from a regional horse show in Fort Worth, Texas. "They all won championships,... 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 »

• 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 »

• La. animal shelter ransacked, dogs set loose

  June 3, 2020 2:07 PM

  DERIDDER - An animal shelter in Beauregard Parish was broken into and vandalized over the weekend. The Humane Society of Louisiana shared photos Wednesday showing the damage inside the DeRidder animal shelter. A spokesperson for the organization says the burglars destroyed equipment, stole a computer, removed security cameras, poured... more »

• Adventurous pet leaves home, is returned to owner 5 years & 1,200 miles later

  November 21, 2019 12:42 PM

  PORTLAND, OR - After five years of separation, a man and his beloved pet have been reunited. According to the BBC , a cat named Sasha left his Portland home and traveled nearly 1,200 miles away. Sasha was recently found in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Santa... 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 »

• Speeders endangering pets, pedestrians in BR neighborhood Play Video

  November 5, 2017 11:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For residents living on Capitol Heights Avenue, a speeding car is a typical sight. However, the zooming vehicles are causing safety concerns for joggers, bikers and pets. Residents John Reed and Melissa Kennedy said they walk down Capitol Heights often. “Sometimes the cars are going... 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Yes, the fire dept. rescued a cat in a tree Friday

  December 16, 2016 8:48 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE – It appears a volunteer firefighter is the one with nine lives after a pesky rescue that took two days to handle. Firefighters were dispatched to Crossover Road Friday – finally – after a concerned citizen reported a cat stuck halfway up a pine tree to the fire... more »

• Family's 4 pets survive massive house fire Play Video

  October 6, 2016 12:02 AM

  CENTRAL- The Browning family is thankful, despite losing their house in a fire last week. The family of seven was at a football game when the blaze broke out, but their five pets were trapped in the house. The roof was torched, windows broken, walls charred and almost everything inside... 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 »

• Family dog recovering after coyote attack in LaPlace

  May 19, 2016 10:04 AM

  LAPLACE - A stark reminder to pet owners to keep an eye on their animals was given to a LaPlace family when their Yorkshire Terrier was attacked by a pack of coyotes. Though the dog is recovering, the family wants to warn the public about the potential danger. ... 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 »

• Dogs rescued from burning house by St. George FD

  March 5, 2016 12:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The St. George Fire Department says firefighters rescued a pair of family pets while extinguishing a blaze that started at a house in the 16100 block of Batavia Avenue Friday night. A neighbor reported seeing smoke coming from attic vents, and firefighters were on the scene... 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 »