Big cats at the Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro, North Carolina, have an “Obsession” with fragrances like Calvin Klein and Axe Body Spray. It’s the “musk” fragrance in the scents that the cats love, like an upscale cat nip, the rescue says.
A woman who brought an “emotional support” squirrel on a plane in Orlando and then refused to leave the aircraft, remained defiant as she was led past disgruntled passengers forced to disembark from the Cleveland-bound flight on October 9.
A population boom of tens of thousands of frogs and toads has emerged on North Carolina’s coastal plane in the wake of Hurricane Florence, creating reports of them showing up in strange places.
Scientists tracked a leatherback sea turtle as she was off the North Carolina Outer Banks during Hurricane Florence. Florida Leatherback Inc. researchers tagged the large turtle to track her nesting, migration.
Carolina Panthers NFL coach Ron Rivera and family welcomed a golden retriever puppy to the household. Tahoe will be trained as a therapy dog for hospital patients and others in need. He is “pure fluff.”
Crazy’s Claws N’ Paws in Goldsboro, North Carolina took in stranded dogs and cats in a temporary, unlicensed shelter during Hurricane Florence. The director was later arrested for allegedly practicing veterinary medicine without a license. Now charges against her have been dropped.
Crazy’s Claws N’ Paws in Goldsboro North Carolina took in stranded dogs and cats in a temporary shelter during Hurricane Florence, but its charity led to trouble with the law, the group says.
Pets rescued from the Carteret County Humane Society were taken to the NC State Fairgrounds for medical checkups. Rescue groups for dogs and cats are helping and donations will go to shelters.
Faced with overcrowding after hurricanes, animal shelters sometimes resort to euthanasia. Saving Grace animal adoption of Wake Forest is one of several groups that tried to save endangered dogs before Hurricane Florence hit NC.
After Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey, the Cajun Navy storms the Carolinas ready to help before, during and after Hurricane Florence. They are sheltering animals and gathering boats.
In Hurricane Florence, here’s how to take care of your pets, even those who have adopted you. I’m worried about the kitten that adopted me several weeks ago.
Photos taken on the property of a Clayton home near Flowers Plantation in Johnston County, North Carolina appear to show a piebald deer with a collar on its neck. NC wildlife officials think it might be a pet.
April the giraffe’s pregnancy and the birth of baby Tajiri was a viral sensation that captured the world’s attention, garnered millions of views and launched thousands of memes. Now Tajiri is moving to a facility near Raleigh, North Carolina.
The adorable Greensboro Grasshoppers team dog is just trying to do his job. "Lou Lou," trained to retrieve player's bats, tried to grab one from Jhonny Santos after Santos thought he walked. The at-bat, however, wasn't over.
Never let your dog eat mushrooms that grow in the wild. An NC State University Vet School veterinarian and toxicologist tells how to rid your yard of mushrooms, what poisoning symptoms to look for and what actions to take if your dog eats a toadstool.
A mini horse named Sammy was brought to a Union County, North Carolina rescue, Carolina Equine Rescue and Assistance, scared and severely neglected. But when he arrived, Molly the golden retriever immediately made friends with him.
Thistle, an African-crested porcupine, has disappeared from its horse farm in Orange County, near Hillsborough. A search is on to find the domesticated rodent.
A woman who brought an “emotional support” squirrel on a plane in Orlando and then refused to leave the aircraft, remained defiant as she was led past disgruntled passengers forced to disembark from the Cleveland-bound flight on October 9.
