ANIMALS

Monkeys were on the loose Friday night in rural Pennsylvania after they escaped after a crash involving the vehicle carrying the primates, authorities said.

Here is a Texas-sized problem that’s only getting bigger as we enter the new year. Big dogs are left to languish in animal shelters across the state, explained Kerry McKeel with Best Friends Animal Society.

This week’s KPRC Pet Project pup is Serena. Serena has had a rough start in 2021 after being dumped in our parking lot. She has lived with the Houston Humane Society for 243 days now and cannot wait for a loving family to choose her.

Inflation may be hitting home for the holidays, but pet owners aren’t letting that stop them from spoiling their furry friends.

Did you know that Texas is ranked #2 in the country of healthy cats that are killed in animal shelters?

More than a million bricks create an animal paradise in Houston.

World Wide Fund for Nature and the British Antarctic Survey hope half a million people globally can help sift through thousands of images.

St. Episcopal Day School in Brownsville had its annual Blessing of the Animals event Wednesday morning at the school’s campus and every animal from dogs, cats, iguanas and turtles were present to get their blessing.

The Houston SPCA said the cats and kittens were living in a home filled with debris, feces and urine.

Around 150 animals were evacuated to the UK, along with Paul "Pen" Farthing and animal shelter staff.

Two sheep escaped their enclosure Sunday and led officers on a highway-adjacent chase in San Antonio.

The Texas Horned Lizard, one of the Lone Star State’s threatened species, made its viral internet debut Thursday when the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department released a video showing hundreds of captive-bred hatchlings scuttling out into the wild.

Experts say vaccinating animals helps prevent COVID from spreading to humans.

More than 100 cats and six dogs were seized from a home in northwest Houston on Wednesday, according to the Houston Humane Society.

At least 18 of the 20 gorillas at Atlanta’s zoo have now tested positive for COVID-19, an outbreak that began just days before the zoo had hoped to obtain a veterinary vaccine for the primates, officials said Tuesday.

See some of the small animals getting help after Nicholas struck southeast Texas this week.

Deputies with Harris County Constable Pct. 4 found an adorable surprise during a rescue Thursday.

They always say “adopt, don’t shop,” and that couldn’t be more true during this Clear the Shelters event.

One of the Lone Star State’s odd animal inhabitants made its viral internet debut Thursday when a curious Texas beach-goer photographed what appeared to be some sort of half-worm, half-snake creature slithering out from the sandy substrate of a Galveston beach, wriggling for a close-up.

A father and his 9-year-old got the biggest catch of their lives during a fishing trip, KSAT reported.

Because Animals believes the $90 billion pet food industry will embrace "clean meat," made from cultured cells in a lab not from livestock.

Bird keepers at the Houston Zoo are happy to announce the hatching of three baby oropendola chicks.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture tested wild deer from January to March of this year and found 40% of the tested deer had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things going forward, one of which is the way pet owners and veterinarians interact during visits.

The Houston Zoo is named among the top Zoos in the United States.

Houston Zoo announced two “spicy” additions to the animal family.

The City of Houston’s BARC announced they have closed their services to the public until further notice due to a high number of illness cases among animals in their facility.

For those wondering how <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/05/14/no-luck-hpd-says-tiger-likely-being-passed-between-houston-homes-involved-in-exotic-animal-trade/" target="_blank">India the tiger</a> is holding up at his new home -- the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch released a video Wednesday of his progress since he was recovered after being seen at a home in Houston in May.

<a href="https://www.moodygardens.com/?fbclid=IwAR1BLrPV-nBO47Q1vU9z3tFGikyfz8ohXlcPwqIQ_oi-vmzZaR6XRYYlPZg" target="_blank">Moody Gardens</a> welcomed a new member to their animal family Tuesday morning.

A bald eagle recovering from a critical wing injury during the February freeze is making the Houston Zoo her new home.

A Texas Dalmatian pup gives birth to 16 puppies at a veterinary hospital last week, KSAT reported.

Harris County’s animal shelter is over its capacity.

An international group of scientists has called on Norway to halt plans for acoustic experiments on minke whales.

Ever wanted to get up close to a dinosaur?

Wanted to try your hand at fishing in Texas? Saturday is a good day, and you don’t need a license.

Houston SPCA staff were called to rescue a dog and eleven of her puppies found abandoned in the Memorial Park area Wednesday afternoon.

Animal spaceflights paved the way for the first human astronauts and today creatures big and small continue to space travel advancing our knowledge of how the zero-gravity environment impacts all beings and aiding research down on Earth.

After arriving in a North Texas animal sanctuary last week, India, the Houston tiger who made national headlines earlier this month is now settling in his new habitat.

Harris County Pets is seeking cat-loving volunteers to assist in bottle-feeding kittens as kitten season is at its peak this time of year.

Fulshear Police were called to the scene of a residential home to capture a “suspect with four legs.”

Good news! Looks like India the tiger is settling in well at her new home in Murchison, located between Dallas and Tyler in north Texas.

Truth and reconciliation is painful. But to those who reject the idea of engaging across differences, I earnestly ask, what’s your endgame?

The Magnolia Police Department is investigating after a dog was found with an arrow protruding through its abdomen.

An alligator-snapping turtle nicknamed after the former Houston Texans star was released in the wild last Thursday.

A California family’s search for their beloved service pig came to a sad ending on Thursday.

Just in time for Earth Day, these two world-renown producers are showing us some beautiful footage of our Planet!

A dog is hailed a hero for saving a Toy Pomeranian from drowning in his owner’s swimming pool in a viral video making waves around the Internet.

One California woman’s home surveillance video captured her dogs chasing away a bear that wandered inside her hom

What started as a photo shared on social media became a national movement for Zoos all over the country, including Galveston’s Moody Gardens.

Seven dogs and a pig who were abandoned during February’s brutal winter storm received a spa day thanks to Houston Humane Society and the Milgard Family Foundation.

The Houston SPCA announced Thursday that it is opening a new avenue for cat adoptions with its program designed for cats that are best suited in an outdoor environment.

Guests aboard the "New Buccaneers" party boat on Galveston Bay encountered a pod of Orcas swimming away from the boat. GALVESTON, Texas – No, it’s not Sea World, but a group of fishing enthusiasts had an “once in a lifetime” adventure after a pod of orcas rode along with them on a boat. Posted by Galveston Party Boats, Inc. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021Harderman added he thought the orcas were a mix of pilot and killer whales, but many of them were identified as juvenile orcas. AdThe Facebook video posted on the Galveston Party Boats page quickly went viral Thursday, capturing attention nationwide. Orcas such as the species captured on the viral video are known to be endangered, according to NOAA Fisheries.

HOUSTON – There is a new baby elephant on the block at the Houston Zoo, and her name is Winnie! Plan your next Zoo visit – reserve tickets online: https://t.co/03KOrSYtL2 pic.twitter.com/Sn3odsZaTV — Houston Zoo (@houstonzoo) March 15, 2021“Our animal team is thrilled that the birth has gone smoothly,” said Lisa Marie Avendano, vice president of animal operations at the Houston Zoo. On March 10, a new female elephant was born to 10-year-old Asian elephant Tupelo. https://t.co/mT2U0gjRD9 pic.twitter.com/H1pjlYNXUN — Houston Zoo (@houstonzoo) March 11, 2021Tupelo gave birth in the McNair Asian Elephant Habitat cow barn under the supervision of her keepers and veterinary staff. AdThe calf raises the number of elephants in the Houston Zoo herd to 12: five males and seven females.

There’s a new zebra in town at the Houston Zoo! The Grant’s zebra, Rosalita, comes to Houston from Brownsville, TX. Rosalita, a Grant’s zebra, came to the Houston Zoo from Brownsville. The Houston Zoo provides support and training for local communities in Kenya to protect wild zebras. AdWhen guests visit the Houston Zoo to see zebras Kapuki and Rosalita, they will also help save wild zebras in Africa.

Several dog breeds are favored by dognappers in recent months, primarily due to their “high-value” quirk and the fact that they are easier to grab and run, according to the American Kennel Company (AKC). These are the five breeds that are often stolen by thieves, according to the AKC:French BulldogFrench bulldog thefts have been on the rise the past few weeks, notably the case of Lady Gaga whose two pups were stolen in California. Chihuahua (Pixabay)BulldogThe most common reason bulldogs, especially English bulldogs get stolen frequently is due to their behavior. Bulldogs are less likely to bite compared to other breeds, making them most-liked by thieves, according to Reader’s Digest. AdBulldog (Pixabay)Siberian huskySiberian huskies are very active, but they do not make good guard dogs, bringing a security disadvantage between dog owners and thieves.

This image released by Amazon Studios shows Maria Bakalova, left, and Sacha Baron Cohen in a scene from "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm." The project was so secret, Bakalova has said she actually worried she was being recruited for human trafficking. But soon she was in London auditioning for Sacha Baron Cohen to star in his “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” as his yet-unknown 15-year-old daughter, Tutar. I mean, I think I’m a little bit awkward and weird as a person and the way that I’m behaving, with all of these gestures. And he’s probably the person to whom I’m going to be forever grateful.

Many Houstonian aquarists are finding themselves rebuilding and recovering their aquariums after the historic Texas winter storm that brought widespread power and water outages.

HOUSTON – 25 green sea turtles were given a second chance to live and released back to the Gulf thanks to animal care professionals from the Houston Zoo. Partnering with Texas A&M University-Galveston and Texas Parks and Wildlife, the zoo facilitated the rescue after last week’s winter storm, according to a news release. Last week, as Texas experienced unprecedented freezing conditions from Winter Storm Uri, 37 green sea turtles were rescued along the Texas coast. Working with our partners @AggiesByTheSea, the Houston Zoo's veterinary staff oversaw the care & treatment of these wild sea turtles. pic.twitter.com/DqoYsJwLcm — Houston Zoo (@houstonzoo) February 24, 2021Eleven of the turtles rescued continue to receive veterinary care from Houston Zoo and are not ready for release at this time, the news release said.

^ Keep Houston Press Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. “Christmas Time Again” opens the album strong and is what I would call the most typical Hearts of Animals track. Yes, Merry Christmas Anyway is cynical, but I honestly found it hopeful. After all, recording a Christmas album in August does imply you expect there to be a December. Merry Christmas Anyway is available on Bandcamp.

GALVESTON, Texas Moody Gardens says attractions will open Saturday, May 23, for Memorial Day weekend. The Moody Gardens Hotel opens Friday, May 22, and the golf course will also be available for visitors. Hamachek said Moody Gardens has developed something called the pyramid promise.What that is, is that were offering an experience that will be clean, safe, and fun. Were going to have some floor graphics to kind of help guide with that and also when people are in line. We do feel like people are getting used to this at this point, Hamachek said.

Some grocery stores are limiting meat purchases yet pig farmers around the country are having to make the unthinkable decision of having to euthanize their livestock. The National Pork Producers Association estimates up to 10 million hogs could be euthanized between April and September. Pork production down 40%The NPPC, which represents 42 affiliated state associations, says it is seeking federal government assistance to help the nation's roughly 60,000 pork producers through this difficult time. The Minnesota association is working to connect farmers with resources for depopulation and disposal, financial resources, and mental health resources. Minnesota hog farmers are working with veterinarians and following guidance from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians for humane euthanasia.