Coyote, CA

Simi Valley, CA

The Independent

 A California man stabbed a coyote to death inside his home after he found it attacking his pet chihuahua.The wild canine followed the chihuahua into the man’s Simi Valley residence using the doggy door before attacking the small dog just before noon. The dog’s owner was taking a shower upstairs when the incident occurred.After hearing a commotion, the owner rushed downstairs to the animals, grabbed a knife and stabbed the coyote. The wounded coyote receded into the downstairs bathroom and the owner continued stabbing it until it died, Fox 11 reported.The owner, whose identity has not been revealed, was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for bite injuries to his hand and right arm, while a neighbor took the pet to the veterinarian for treatment for bites to the head and face.Both the man and dog are expected to make a full recovery. Following the incident, Ventura County Animal Services responded to the home to collect the carcass.Simi Valley Police Senior Officer Casey Nicholson told the VC Star that the man’s home backs up to open space and that the incident is “a good reminder that wild animals are out there.”

California man fatally stabs coyote in home after it attacks pet chihuahua

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Meet Rudy, a really cool cat who’s never been able to see, but acts more independent than most other cats. When he was just a little kitten, his eyes had to be taken out because of a severe infection. But don’t feel sad for him just yet! His life’s...

Abandoned Cat Whose Eyes Were Taken Out Leaves His New Family In Awe

Talker

They attacked and swung at their pets Honey, a one-year-old Golden Labrador and Lilu, a six-year-old Jack Russell Terrier.
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Man and woman caught abusing dogs banned from having animals

MARLEY WAS SWEATY, LIKE SO SWEATY, to begin with. The snow in the mountains was melting and Bunny had been dead for several weeks before we came to understand the gravity of our situation. The Bunny thing was bad, obviously, but the snow melting and the fact that it was so hot this time of year was keeping us all up at night with anxiety.

The first lines of 10 classic novels, updated for the hottest days of summer.

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Parade Pets

Staffordshire Terrier's Bond With Grandpa Who's 'Not A Dog Person' Is Too Pure

Maitland, FL

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Akeena

If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

A woman named Sarah was walking her dog one day when she noticed something disconcerting on the roadside near her home. From a distance, she couldn’t make out what it was, but curiosity led her and her dog closer, only to discover a sight no animal lover ever wishes to see.

Heartbroken Woman Finds Two Tiny Kittens Clinging To Each Other After Their Mom’s Tragic Accident

Apparently Dogs Have 'Contentment Ceremonies' After Eating and It's Just Too Cute

Saint Petersburg, FL

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

A-Z-Animals

Dogs are known for becoming very attached to their owners. Some breeds are very outgoing, friendly, and loving to family, strangers, and other dogs. These happy, sweet pups occur in every breed. Others, however, are those you don’t want to mess with, especially if they haven’t had proper socialization and training. Here are the top […]

Top 10 Meanest Dogs

Paw My Pets

Let’s introduce you to Lotus, a Maine Coon cat whose size is nothing short of astonishing. Imagine a feline friend as big as a child, and you’ve got Lotus. This breed, known for being the largest domestic cats around, usually continues to grow until they’re about four years old.

Woman shares photos of her massive Maine Coon cat and millions are in love

The onager foal has been running off energy while enjoying his new habitat, zookeepers said.

Zoo hails birth of 'one of world's rarest animals'

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Every so often, we come across heartwarming tales of dogs coming to the rescue of our cherished feline companions. It’s like a ray of hope, reminding us that kindness still thrives in this world. In this article, you’re about to delve into one such story. Meet Banner, a three-year-old...

Siberian Husky Rescues Seven Kittens Trapped In A Sealed Box Deep In The Woods

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

New York City, NY

A young cat hopped into a truck to "rescue himself," but as it turned out, he chose the perfect place to do so. On a bright and early morning last week, an orange stray jumped into a parked truck and decided he was not going anywhere. The driver was pleasantly...

Young Cat Hopped into a Truck to 'Rescue Himself,' Turns Out He Picked the Perfect Place to do so

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Words of No Syllables: How Animals Bond With Their Human Caretakers

Our lambs seem to be developing new ways of communicating with us. One morning Richard drove Mum to see the sheep. One of them, four-month-old Tilly,...

Words of No Syllables: How Animals Bond With Their Human Caretakers

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