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Spider Monkey Found in Madera DUI Stop Has a Name: Meet Azules

The Oakland Zoo has named its newest rescue, a young spider monkey, Azules — pronounced Ah-Soo-les — after the Montes Azules Biosphere Prese...
The Oakland Zoo's rescue of Azules, a young spider monkey, highlights the dangers of wildlife trafficking and illegal primate ownership. (Oakland Zoo)

Spider Monkey Found in Madera DUI Stop Has a Name: Meet Azules

The Oakland Zoo has named its newest rescue, a young spider monkey, Azules — pronounced Ah-Soo-les — after the Montes Azules Biosphere Prese...

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As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, thousands of pets have been displaced, overwhelming shelters and rescues, while families like Nicole Montanez's struggle to find safe accommodations for their animals. (X)

LA Area Animal Shelters Are Stretched Thin With Displaced Pets

Nicole Montanez called four hotels Tuesday before finding a room where she could safely evacuate with her son and her 4-year-old Havanese, D...

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GV Wire's adoptable pet of the week Mimsey

Adorable Mimsey Can’t Wait to Become Your Purr-Fect Companion

Mimsey is a tiny adorable little 1-year-old girl! She loves exploring new spaces and gets along great with dogs and other cats. She also has...

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George Kittle, a resilient three-legged rescue dog, is thriving after overcoming a grim fate and awaits a loving forever home. (Mell's Mutts)

George Kittle Is Looking for His Greatest Catch: A Loving Family To Call His Own

George Kittle, a one-year-old rescue dog, captivates hearts with his resilience and irresistible charm. Formerly known as Eddy during his ti...

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Madera DUI Arrest Leads to Spider Monkey Rescue. She Is Now in Oakland Zoo Care.

A spider monkey was confiscated during an arrest made by CHP officers in the Madera area on Monday and is now recovering at the Oakland Zoo....

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When the city changed its contracted animal shelter in 2022, it also changed how it would address stray animals. Gone were the years of nota...

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What could be more adorable than a russet-striped and tawny polka-dotted kitty? How about five of them found together in someone’s yar...

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Cats Can Get Sick With Bird Flu. Here’s How to Protect Them.

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can prote...

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This Kitty Wants to Be Your Christmas Angel

Meet Angel, our stunning calico queen with a heart as beautiful as her coat. Angel is a people-loving charmer who adores affection — she’ll ...

/ 3 weeks ago

Cat House on the Kings Urgently Needs You to Donate Dollars and Adopt Your New Best Friend

The Cat House on the Kings, California’s largest no-cage, no-kill, and lifetime cat sanctuary based in Parlier, is urgently calling fo...

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