Animals
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Northwestern Wisconsin clinic focuses on helping rural cat populations
Veterinarian Angie Ruppel joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to answer questions about getting cats spayed or neutered.
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Snowy owl sightings are higher than in recent years
DNR conservation biologist Ryan Brady Brady joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to talk about the breeding and predation habits of snowy owls, as well as the threats they during their long journey and time here in Wisconsin.
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Grueling sled dog competition not too ‘mush’ for this young champion
Morgan Martens of Brule is an 18-year-old musher who has competed in both the junior Beargrease and Junior Iditarod, winning the latter at age 14 in 2021. He told Robin Washington of WPR’s “Morning Editin” the dogs are just as competitive as the mushers, and all have their own personalities.
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‘Life and death’: Program helps find foster homes for pets of domestic abuse victims
A Milwaukee-based program has helped over 350 victims of domestic abuse find a foster home for their pets in the past decade.
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Have pet, will travel: How to vacation with your 4-legged family members
Leaving a beloved pet behind while on vacation can be tough. A Lake Mills veterinarian joined “The Larry Meiller Show” to explain what to plan for if you decide to bring them along.
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National advocacy group challenges Medical College of Wisconsin’s use of live animals in training
A national doctors advocacy organization is asking federal officials to investigate the use of live pigs for training at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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Duck hunter cleared in northern Wisconsin wolf killing
A waterfowl hunter won’t face charges after killing a wolf in northern Wisconsin this fall, following an investigation by the state Department of Natural Resources.
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Wisconsin bird dog places first in cover dog championship
Lake Effect Ali, a 6-year-old English setter from Lakeside, recently won first place in a competition of 36 dogs from around the country at the Wisconsin Cover Dog Championship.
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Wildwood Zoo delights visitors while tackling unique challenges
Free admission, local wildlife and a community-driven mission make this small zoo a hidden gem.
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US Army veteran says equine therapy center in Wisconsin saved his life
Trinity Equestrian Center in Eau Claire offers equine therapy to veterans — for free. One man who served in the U.S. Army for 29 years says the center saved his life.
