Animals

The bill, which passed 72–0, allows the procedure only for a therapeutic purpose. A veterinarians group said the bill sets ‘a dangerous precedent.’

State Assemblyman Chris Rogers introduced AB 928 in February, aiming to prevent roosters from being raised for cockfighting and to help control the avian flu.

The venture started with a six-egg incubator in her bathroom and has grown into a humane hatchery called Alchemist Farm.

The increase is a ray of hope for the California salmon population.

Although the cat is the first to die with bird flu in San Diego County, other cases have popped up throughout the state and elsewhere.

Three dozen of the giant critters, worth about $40 each to collectors, were seized by inspectors before they could reach the exotic insect market.

Wildlife crews were able to capture the bear and relocate it to the Angeles National Forest.

Rita Hogan has helped hundreds of dogs of all types over the past 20 years.

Researchers found evidence showing some squirrels in Northern California park hunt for rodents instead of sticking to vegetarian diets.

People can visit cat cafes to hang out with cats or even adopt one.

For tens of thousands of years, most dogs were not pets but companions who helped people hunt, farm, protect, and survive.

More than 85 percent of voters voted against a measure that would have banned large animal farms in the Northern California community.