Archive for the ‘Animals in the News’ Category

Farmhand gets 8 months in jail for beating Conklin dairy cows

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

A farmhand was sentenced Friday to eight months in jail for beating, kicking and stabbing calves and cows at an Ohio dairy farm…more

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Texas Appeals Court Reverses Murder Conviction Of Man Sent To Prison On Dog Scent Evidence

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

 A man convicted of murder after three bloodhounds allegedly matched his scent to the victim should be set free because the evidence against him was not legally sufficient…more…

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Cockroach Brains May Hold New Antibiotics

Friday, September 17th, 2010

Cockroaches may make your skin crawl, but the insects—or, to be exact, their brains—could one day save your life…more

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Pet insurance claims reveal the outrageous behavior of our dogs and cats

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

A Labrador who ate a hive with thousands of bees inside. The West Highland terrier who attacked a chain-saw. A border collie that crashed through a closed glass window to get to the mailman. Are these doggies with a death wish? …more…

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Escaped Spider Monkey Roaming Hills of San Antonio

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - WOAI - Some people in North Bexar County are still feeling the effects of Tropical Storm Hermine’s damage. Unfortunately, for workers at Primarily Primates Sanctuary, it has turned into a serious search for a missing monkey…more…

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