New canine support program to support U.S. Border Patrol Agents in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Introducing the newest member of the U.S. Border patrol El Paso Blitzen. The 7-month-old black Labrador is designed to…
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Tails are happily wagging at the Joey Barraza and Vino Memorial Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Pet owners in northeast El Paso have a new spot to take their fur babies. The Joey Barraza and Vino Memorial Park at 11270…
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Barn Hunt is a fun-filled sniffing activity for dogs
LA MESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — When it comes to keeping your dog active and healthy, what comes to mind? Most dog owners think of walking their…
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Outbreak of a deadly disease in dogs in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An outbreak of Distemper and Strep Zoo in dogs is being addressed immediately by The City of El Paso Animal Service, City…
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“Ezequiel,” the Juarez pancake-eating pig caught stealing a kilo of tortillas, finds new home
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — “Ezequiel” has received some attention lately after escaping home. In late 2022, Juarez authorities rescued him and…
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New details regarding the El Paso Zoo Penguin exhibit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Zoo officials broke ground on Feb. 22 in 2022, for the new Penguin encounter. According to Joe Montisano the Zoo director,…
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El Paso Animal Services hosts free drive-thru event
The drive-thru clinic opened earlier than expected Sunday morning. The demand was high for microchips and vaccinations for pets. Only the first 500…
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5th Grader donates food to animal shelter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–When 5th grader Genesis Rodriguez came up with the idea to donate dog and cat food to El Paso Animal Services, her community…
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Good Samaritans successfully rescue cat that was stranded on utility pole
Update: West El Paso residents were able to successfully bring down the feline down that had been stranded atop a utility pole for 5 days. Viewer…
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Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour on the way to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Saturday, February 4, Tuff Hedeman, one of the world’s most famous bull riders – will be bringing his tour to the…
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Who is Punxsutawney Phil, and how accurate is he when it comes to forecasting weather for the Borderland?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every February 2, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club celebrates Groundhog Day by seeing if their beloved Phil- a groundhog, and…
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Honolulu Zoo will feed mealworms, crickets named after loved ones, “not so loved ones” to zoo animals for Valentine’s Day
HONOLULU, HI (KVIA) — The Honolulu Zoo is offering a unique Valentine’s Day experience – the naming of a mealworm, cricket, or vegetable in exchange…
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Bowling pins allow lions, jaguars, and mountain lions to exercise their natural instincts in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — What do balls of yarn, laser pointers, and bowling pins have in common? The El Paso Zoological Society would say cats like to play…
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The Carden International Circus comes to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – For over 50 years, the Carden International Circus has been thrilling audiences across the country with the very best in live,…
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El Paso Humane Society employee spends 24 hours in a dog kennel
EL PASO, Texas – Today is El Paso giving day where the community comes together and represent El Paso. The Humane Society in El Paso has Animal Care…
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The Humane Society of El Paso’s annual “Howl at the Moon” event back in-person
The Humane Society of El Paso’s 16th annual “Howl at the Moon” event is returning to in-person this year. The events had been virtual the last two…
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Minors climb onto boulder near sun bear enclosure at El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas — Commenters on FitFam El Paso, a local social media website, posted a photo that they said showed minors entering the sun bear…
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The annual Southern New Mexico State Fair is here
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the week ahead, the Southern New Mexico State Fair is coming back to town to treat locals to tasty fair foods, carnival…
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Endangered Przewalski’s horse, native to Russia, born at El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas – A new European and Asian arrival has entered the animal kingdom right here at the El Paso Zoo! On Tuesday, a female Przewalski’s…
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El Paso County Animal Welfare Dept. to create low-cost clinic, will hire vet students from Juarez
EL PASO, Texas — An 8,000 sq. ft. portable that used to be a VA mobile clinic, now it belongs to the county’s Animal Welfare Department. Soon staff…
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El Paso County set to create an educational pathway for Juarez veterinary students
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — The El Paso County Animal Welfare Department is developing a low-cost pet wellness clinic in Horizon city. The facility is set…
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El Paso Animal Service’s Mutt-a-Thon is happening Saturday
EL PASO, Texas – Have you ever considered being a dog walker? The kind of job where you have two, three, four, or more dogs on the leash at one time?…
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A Friday celebration of love, loyalty, and opportunity
NEW YORK, New York — National Dog Day is today and the time to celebrate your canine friend has arrived. National Dog Day was founded by Colleen…
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BarkBox tattoo contest
NEW YORK, New York — Do you have a tattoo you regret? If you do now is a good time to make up for it with one you’ll treasure forever: a tattoo of…
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Scientists aim to bring back an extinct predator
AUSTIN, Texas — It sounds like something right out of Jurassic Park. Scientists say they want to resurrect a tiger that’s been extinct for a very…
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New baby gorilla at the Albuquerque Biopark
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The Albuquerque Biopark is welcoming a new member to its family: a baby gorilla. This is the first gorilla born there…
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