EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland welcomes 2024, some pet owners are left to ring in the New Year with a furry member of their family missing. El Pasoans waking up this year are met with multiple ‘Missing Pet’ posts on social media, many owners claiming their pets ran away due to fireworks.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As thousands of people around the world get ready to celebrate the New Year, animals like ‘Ice Cube’ are ready for a home. Ice Cube is a large-sized, one-to-two-year-old mixed dog that employees at El Paso Animal Services believe has some German Shepherd and Pitbull in him. He is very
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Racing returns to Sunland Park Friday, January 5, 2024. The 64th live racing season opens at 12:25 p.m. and will run through Sunday, April 7. On opening day visitors can catch two thoroughbred stakes races, the $100,000 New Mexico State Racing Commission Handicap as well as the $65,000 KLAQ
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents in a Lower Valley neighborhood are sharing their violent encounter with two dogs after two people were bitten Wednesday night. A resident who asked to remain anonymous shared a video with ABC-7 of what she believes are the same two dogs, responsible for attacking a 10-year-old and a 40-year-old,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 71-year-old Savannah, the El Paso Zoo’s Asian elephant, is receiving care for arthritis and ear cancer. Staff says Savannah’s arthritis is progressively worsening in her joints, especially her left elbow. They have her on a regimen of joint supplements, pain medications, and stem cell therapy. Longtime El Paso Zoological Society
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley in Las Cruces recently opened a brand new building, yet the shelter remains at capacity. The building had its grand opening on December 7th, and while the event led to a boost in adoptions, the shelter still has very little room
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the El Paso Zoo will introduce its brand new Penguin Oasis Exhibit. A colony of Magellanic penguins now live at the zoo. The penguin’s new exhibit mimics their natural temperate coastal South American habitats. Visitors will be able to sit and enjoy the penguins in an outdoor stadium viewing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A video reportedly captured this week appears to show two people dumping two puppies in an El Paso dumpster. The puppies were rescued in time, but the people have not yet been identified. Also captured this week: a separate incident in which a man tried to rescue a dog seen
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While the holidays bring cheer every year, they also pose a risk to pets. El Paso Animal Services has tips to help keep your furry friends safe this holiday season. Mindful Decorations: Choose pet-friendly decorations and avoid using items that could be harmful if ingested, such as tinsel or small ornaments.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In this week’s Sunday Funday moment, we delve into K9 Axel. As Axel gracefully concludes his active duty, the early stages of arthritis signal a triumphant transition into retirement for this exceptional agent. We explore Axel’s remarkable career and his enduring impact on border protection, brought to you by Sarah
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 20 NOV 23 17:44 ET By Chris Boyette and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — From New Hampshire to Oregon, researchers are trying to figure out what’s causing an infectious respiratory disease among dogs that has turned deadly in rare cases. The mysterious illness is described as an “atypical canine infectious respiratory disease,” the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens preparing to open its Penguin Exhibit, the zoo is asking the community to vote from a selection of five names to name a new penguin mascot. Among the five finalist names that would represent the Magellanic penguins are Pablo, Pancho, Pebbles, Patches,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After an agonizing 17 days of uncertainty and worry, Gidget has been miraculously found and reunited with her family. The owner said the thought of Gidget being out there, scared, and exposed to the harsh El Paso weather, was unbearable to think. But today, the story takes a turn. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As people all over the Borderland honored our service members in different ways, El Paso Animal Services celebrated by offering free adoptions to veterans, active duty service members, first responders, and their families. “There is nothing quite like animal companionship and it is a great gift to give yourself, especially
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By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history. The California condor is the only bird species in the U.S. that has been
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By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — When it comes to packing on the pounds to survive an Alaska winter, this year’s undisputed champ is Grazer. The brown mama bear has won this year’s Fat Bear Week at Alaska’s Katmai National Park. Grazer had no problems dominating the finals of the bracket-style tournament
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Update: The upcoming camp will be Fall Break Horse Camp from October 9th to October 12th at 15415 Buckwheat St., 79938. Victoria Davis, owner of Horses Unlimited expressed that the participants will have the opportunity to engage in educational and entertaining activities that include riding horses. Craft activities and meals will be provided each day.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday today. Experts say that it’s rare for an elephant to live this long. El Paso Zoo Director Joe Montesano said “The significance of Savannah turning 71 years old is remarkable.” He continues by noting her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday. Experts say that it’s rare for an elephant to live this long. Savannah’s celebration will happen at noon on Sunday at the El Paso Zoo. Zoo officials say there will be a trunk load of cookies for
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SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA) — Ranchers in Hudspeth County say that while the Borderland has seen small relief from recent rains, this year’s lack of rainfall and extreme heat has been nothing short of brutal. It’s been affecting infrastructure such as the power grid, and hampering crops. ABC-7 recently reported on the delayed harvest from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you have never adopted an animal before, the process may seem somewhat daunting. That’s why The Humane Society of El Paso said they want to make it as simple as possible. “Our adoption process at the Humane Society is pretty simple,” said Kim Lambert, the shelter’s animal care supervisor.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After a week of El Pasoans voting for either Team Cat or Team Dog, The Humane Society of El Paso has announced our city’s preference; El Paso is a dog town! The competition was a part of the Human Society’s 30th annual Happiness Happens Here Telethon, in partnership with ABC-7.
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Eight horses and two birds have been infected with the West Nile Virus in Doña Ana County, as well as Los Alamos, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Sierra, Taos, Torrance, Union, and Valencia Counties. Eight more cases of WNV have been confirmed in humans across New Mexico, raising this year’s count
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — At the Humane Society, a community of animal lovers comes together to make a difference. Volunteering and adopting at the shelter is very easy and only takes a few steps. There are many ways to volunteer: Shelter volunteers work to clean and care for the animals, providing them with the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Get ready to meet Obi the baby giraffe, El Paso! The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is inviting the public to meet the 3-month-old boy, his mom, Gigi, and father, Juma. Right now you can see mom and baby in the mornings from 9:00 to noon and dad in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’ve ever adopted a dog or cat, you may not have thought about all of the medical care that the animal has already received, already paid for by the shelter beforehand. That essential medical care is what the Humane Society of El Paso says is their biggest challenge. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Animal Services recovered a tiny caiman from an East El Paso swimming pool Wednesday. Courtesy: El Paso Animal Services Two officers responded to the call. They say a community member noticed the caiman, which is similar to an alligator, swimming in a pool behind a house. Courtesy: El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Animal Rescue League of El Paso is asking El Pasoans to stop dumping animals on their doorstep, especially in sealed boxes. This comes after yet another animal was left outside the shelter’s doors in an insulated box Friday morning. Kennel Manager Loretta Hyde showed ABC-7 the box two women
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Triple-digit temperatures have become the norm by now in El Paso but that doesn’t make them safe. Humans and animals can overheat in hot weather, just like the kind we’ve been experiencing in the borderland, including the animals at the El Paso Zoo. “The heat can be certainly stressful for anybody,” said, Carrie Trudeau
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to officials with El Paso Animal Services, since the Fourth of July weekend, beginning July 1, over 400 lost animals have entered the center’s system. Michele Anderson, Public Engagement Officer for El Paso Animal Services, said the shelter has seen this pattern in previous years. She tells ABC-7 they
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