Animals – Page 8 – The Portland Press Herald

Food, Vegan Kitchen

Vegan Kitchen: A decade on, Melanie Joy’s book on carnism still casts a big shadow

by Avery Yale Kamila September 13, 2020September 9, 2020

‘Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism’ has been updated, and it’s as relevant as ever.

Health, Nation & World, News

Dogs, cats can’t pass on coronavirus, but can test positive

by Associated Press March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Good hygiene, no kissing and pet owners should be fine say officials in Hong Kong.

Animals, Local & State, News

Great black hawk mounted, headed for Maine State Museum

by Deirdre Fleming January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

The first photos of the rare raptor that captivated Maine last year were posted on Facebook on Wednesday after a hunter saw the mount at a taxidermist’s studio.

Nation & World, News

Two elephants escape from circus in Russian city

by Associated Press January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

The elephants went for a walk and a roll in the snow the middle of Russia’s third-largest city, ignoring the stares of passers-by and drivers.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Nearly 30 animals seized from house in Hampden

by Associated Press January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

The owner of the home was working to create a licensed breeding kennel, but a search warrant was issued after multiple violations were found.

Nation & World, New England, News

Missing dog reunited with Vermont family just in time for Christmas

by Associated Press December 25, 2019December 25, 2019

Klark disappeared on Nov. 21 due to a malfunction in the family’s underground invisible fence.

Local & State

German shepherd kills chihuahua after escaping house in Waterville

by Molly Shelly October 22, 2019October 23, 2019

Kilo’s owner, Randy Lyon, 23, of Waterville, has been charged with a civil violation of keeping a dangerous dog and must keep Kilo quarantined in the residence for 10 days.