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New Mexico researchers helping to preserve one of the longest-living species of tortoise

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Beloved K-9 for Rock Island Police passes away, experienced complications after medical procedure

K-9 Sparky Jackson passed away on Friday, Sept. 22 after a medical procedure resulted in complications.
Animals

Pet of the Week - Jersey | Sept. 25, 2023

If you would like to adopt Jersey, visit the Quad City Animal Welfare Center's adoption center.
National

Thousands of minks roaming around Pennsylvania after being released from fur farm

According to state police, someone broke into a mink farm and cut holes in the fencing. Around 7,000 minks escaped.
Local News

Former Niabi Zoo director facing 36 felony charges

Tom Stalf was in charge of Niabi from 1995 to 2010 before he moved to Columbus Zoo to be their CEO.
Animals

Budweiser announcing changes to signature Clydesdales

Budweiser will stop docking the tails of their Clydesdales, which is a controversial procedure for the animals. This decision was made from criticism from activists.
Animals

5 furry friends attend airport training exercise in Detroit

The goal of the training was to teach the dogs calmness and confidence onboard an aircraft.
Animals

Well-preserved dinosaur skeleton set to go on auction in France

Barry, a dinosaur that lived in the upper Jurassic period, is expected to sell for around $1.2 million.
Pets

Pet of the Week - Petey | Sept. 18, 2023

Patti McRae from the Quad City Animal Welfare Center brings in a feature pet each week to help get pets adopted.
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Providing service for pets to feel their best, how a San Diego pet boutique stands out from other groomers

Gabriel Feitosa felt his pet boutique needed something more, so as part of his business he offers "trans-fur-mations". Feitosa also works with the humane society.
Animals

British biker becomes impromptu cattle herder

Andrew O'Connor was taking a nice ride through the countryside when a dozen cows blocked the path. The owner of the cows later took over and moved them to a pasture.
Animals

Arizona school becomes famous for chicken janitor

One year old chicken Lucy has children at an Arizona school jumping for joy. Lucy began as a part-time janitor, but spends plenty of time with kids too.

Davenport mayor announces task force to investigate alderman's accusations of racism

Potential government shutdown just days away: US Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal releases statement

Drying skies out tonight

Unusual cloud formation signals more than just storms in the forecast

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New Mexico researchers helping to preserve one of the longest-living species of tortoise

Beloved K-9 for Rock Island Police passes away, experienced complications after medical procedure

Pet of the Week - Jersey | Sept. 25, 2023

Thousands of minks roaming around Pennsylvania after being released from fur farm

Former Niabi Zoo director facing 36 felony charges

Budweiser announcing changes to signature Clydesdales

5 furry friends attend airport training exercise in Detroit

Well-preserved dinosaur skeleton set to go on auction in France

Pet of the Week - Petey | Sept. 18, 2023

Providing service for pets to feel their best, how a San Diego pet boutique stands out from other groomers

British biker becomes impromptu cattle herder

Arizona school becomes famous for chicken janitor

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