Animals

A Louisiana family is asking for the public's help in locating their missing service dog, Mav

Their reunion will bring happy tears to your eyes.

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.

As Tropical Storm Francine approaches, animal shelters across Louisiana are forced to make incredibly tough decisions. Every rescue and shelter is at max capacity, and with a major storm headed our way, many animals will be euthanized if fosters don't come forward.

Louisiana's Gov. Jeff Landry proposed bringing LSU's live mascot, Mike the Tiger, back into Tiger Stadium before football games. This request has started quite the debate amongst Tiger fans and has even gained the attention of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

He pledged to sleep outdoors on the grounds of their rescue site to raise awareness and funds for their efforts. Baker's goal is to raise $250,000 to build a proper animal shelter with a spay/neuter clinic in Evangeline Parish. So far, he has spent a total of 5 months sleeping alongside the rescue dogs under his and his wife's care.

In honor of National Dog Day on Monday, August 26th, Lawnstarter compared 500 cities across the country to determine where dogs and dog owners alike would live their best doggone lives.

A Lafayette man was placed under arrest and charged with 29 counts of cruelty to animals, specifically pigs.

Sunday afternoon, we discovered an adorable white puppy was tied to a pole near the Evangeline Thru-way in Lafayette. Surrounded by trash and discarded as such.

A popular belief in Japanese culture is that the presence of an oarfish in shallow waters means a natural disaster is imminent.

Some people believe that a visit from a cardinal is not only lucky, it's a heavenly connection.

A video of a Louisiana teen, Cole Prevost, violently beating his dog in 2023 has resurfaced. The video has gotten the attention of thousands of people online and sparked a massive outrage that moved authorities to take action immediately.

While it may sound like a bird-brained piece of trivia, there's some science behind it. So, hold onto your french fries and prepare to be amazed.

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.