Animals

The saliva of this tick causes Alpha-Gal Syndrome and can infect humans and all other mammals.

I knew when I asked our listeners for Louisiana-inspired pet names, they wouldn't let me down. They came through with so many names that pay homage to the boot that I am considering rescuing another dog just to give it a cute Louisiana name.

A “mega den” with as many as 2,000 rattlesnakes could be the next binge-watch as a live webcam streams snakes 24-7.

The 337 Fishing Queen posted a video in hopes that it would help answer a question she gets asked on a daily basis: "How do you know if there are gators in the water?". She says that people are always telling her that they want to go fishing with her, but they are deathly afraid of alligators.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants dog owners to be made aware of a treat recall that could be harmful to their pets. These particular treats are being recalled because they may contain metal in some form.

The Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center was called to an intense dog hoarding situation on Tuesday. They shared heartbreaking photos of dozens of golden doodles, Shih Tzus, and other highly sought-after 'designer dogs' living in filth and confined to small cages.

Tired of deer flies ruining your summer strolls? Here's a ridiculously simple way to turn the tables on these pesky biters.

The fisherman noticed the hound dogs were all wearing matching expensive radio collars with white paint on them. It was obvious to Gist that the dogs were clearly lost and had been treading water for a while. The dogs couldn't see the shore and were at least a mile away from the shore.

One beachgoer did not let fear stop him when he came into contact with a shark. He was vacationing with his family at Miramar Beach in Walton County, a popular beach spot amongst Louisiana travelers when he decided to throw a couple of lines out and catch some fish.

No, they are not trying to give their yards a much needed bath.

Multiple popular beaches along Florida's Gulf Coast were closed to the public Friday afternoon after multiple shark attacks were reported just hours apart.

Interestingly enough, it turns out that this is less a horror story, and more of a love story—between the ants and the peonies.

WBRZ reported that deputies were called Friday morning about locating a child who had run away from home. At some point in every child's life, they don't get their way and decide that the solution is to pack a backpack and leave home. To go where? Who knows, in search of a better life maybe.

On Wednesday, Acadiana Animal Aid put out an urgent request for fosters. They found over 20 dogs and puppies living in a 'disheartening hoarding' situation and now need the community's help.

They are going to need a whole team of people to clean up this neighborhood.

We are in crisis mode trying to help with a large hoarding case, but our shelter is FULL and we desperately need foster homes to step up. Foster supplies including food, medical care and adoption placements are handled by our organization, all you have to do is provide housing and daily care. Our team will be going TOMORROW 5/29 to assess the dogs and take in as many as we can but these are our priorities:

Deciding to rescue a dog is one of the most selfless acts you can do. Whether you choose to support a local shelter in Acadiana or find a dog scared after a hurricane on the side of the road, that dog will never forget that you saved them.

Your instinct might be to jump in and rescue a baby bird on the ground, but it might not need saving after all.

The internet has been saying that a certain bird's call can trigger a flood of childhood nostalgia. We attempt to explain why this might happen.

A Louisiana family is searching for the good samaritan who put out a fire in their backyard last week so they can thank him personally.