JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After hundreds, if not thousands of borderland residents have shown their concerns about the current conditions Benito is living in at Juarez’s Parque Central, a Texas wildlife sanctuary is offering to take him in. There’s a petition here that has garnered almost 140,000 signatures from all over the world. The Wild
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — More pets have been abandoned or dropped at Juarez’s animal rescue centers and on city streets recently. According to the city of Juarez, on Tuesday three puppies were left at the Animal Welfare Center. Because temperatures have been high recently, this practice is becoming increasingly dangerous. César René Díaz, the city’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The director of the El Paso Zoo tells ABC-7 that he welcomed 12 new prairie dogs a few days ago. This comes after officials with the USDA discovered in April of 2023 that all of the Zoo’s previous prairie dogs had disappeared. These new prairie dogs come from Sedgwick County
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 3660 into law, protecting those who trap, neuter or spay, and release feral cats back into the wild from animal abandonment charges. Cats that have been fixed by TNR (trap, neuter, return) programs are easily recognizable, as the top part of one of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — By spring of 2024, the Sunland Park Mall will have a lively new addition in one of its storefronts. Jungle Reef, an interactive aquarium, will be taking over the spot where Old Navy used to be. Visitors will be able to view Black Tip Reef Sharks, Bearded Dragons, otters, Burmese
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — With hiking season around the corner, a certain cold-blooded and venomous reptile will become more prominent in the region. In just the past two weeks, the Sunland Park Fire Department has responded to two rattlesnake bite incidents. Chief Daniel Medrano of the Sunland Park Fire Department, told ABC-7 that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Obi, Dakari, or Tesoro? The El Paso Zoo is asking the public to weigh in on the name for the new baby giraffe. The zoo shared a link to the survey on its Facebook page. The zoo has already narrowed down the choices to three names. Mom Gigi gave birth
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juarez is introducing a new resident to ‘El Parque Central.’ A new giraffe will now live where the deceased giraffe ‘Modesto’ lived for over 20 years. Juarez news sources are reporting the new giraffe is over 3 years old and it was donated to the park. The new resident arrived
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juarez is getting a new animal who will live in the same spot where a popular giraffe brought joy to people for years. ABC-7 reported on the death of Modesto the giraffe last June. He was famous for snacking on the food that visitors brought him. He died of a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar introduced the Pigs in Gestation Stalls Act of 2023 today. If passed, the bill would require pregnant sows have at least 24 square feet of space. That would allow them to lie down, stand up, and move around. “Pigs are sentient beings that feel pain and suffering.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Animal rescue advocate and owner of local pet adoption service PAWsitive Rescue, Karen Washington, is advocating for city council to remove the “best friends” policy. Washington told ABC-7 she’s asking for the removal of the policy because she says the mission is “to end the killing of cats and dogs
Continue Reading(CNN) — When Ya Ya, a giant panda from China, landed in the United States in 2003, several hundred spectators at the Memphis International Airport broke into cheers to welcome the fluffy goodwill ambassador from Beijing. The moment encapsulated a high-point in US-China relations, coming two years after China joined the World Trade Organization with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The 34th annual k9 classic fundraiser brought out vendors and adoptable dogs all to raise money for the humane society’s foster program. The event started with a 1.5-mile walk around the lake for humans and their furry friends. Some pets however started off with a swim. “Every year our volunteer foster
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Easter Sunday is upon us, and before the Easter Bunny arrives, we at ABC-7 wanted to see who knows their Easter trivia the best! From the biggest Easter parade to holiday traditions, join us at San Jacinto Plaza on Thursday morning to answer our trivia questions. In addition to seeing
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Animal Protection New Mexico is hosting a gelding clinic in Las Cruces on Monday morning, at the Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds. This clinic is for owners in southern New Mexico and southwestern Texas who can’t afford the procedure. Most male horses are castrated for convenience in order to eliminate
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo has made significant modifications after a colony of prairie dogs suddenly vanished from their exhibit. According to officials, the prairie dogs were reported missing in March 2022. However, the last time they were seen was in September 2021. The colony of 14 black-tailed prairie dogs was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A furry friend has been visiting ABC-7’s home base in recent days… including our station’s roof! Our station’s secretary captured video of a fox making it’s way down a ladder behind the station and exploring our courtyard. We haven’t seen our friend the past few days, but stay tuned to
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EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso Animal Services is inviting the community to take part in “Straylight Savings,” an event aimed at bringing awareness to the importance of micro-chipping and updating information on your pet’s microchip. According to Animal Services, 3,000 pets have been lost and entered the center. Many of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re a pet owner living in El Paso you may have been concerned over the deadly distemper outbreak in dogs at El Paso Animal Services. That’s why ABC-7 spoke with them about what they’re doing to contain the disease and how you can keep your animal safe. Animal Services
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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 support agents, civilian employees, and their families during unfortunate situations and help them during challenges in life that can impact their well-being. These new support canines will help improve emotions, and
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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 McCombs St. welcomes families and their pets Saturday morning. This is the first dog park in the northeast area. During the grand opening park goers enjoyed
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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 dogs. Barn Hunt is a fun-filled sniffing activity for dogs. Barn Hunt is a sport for dogs where they use their noses to locate live rats hidden in a
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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 officials say. According to a City press release, 20 dogs tested positive for Canine Distemper Virus, a highly contagious and deadly disease in dogs after an Animal Service
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — “Ezequiel” has received some attention lately after escaping home. In late 2022, Juarez authorities rescued him and brought him to the RAMM, a Juarez city department that cares for abandoned animals. After he escaped the first time, authorities tried caring for the pig. They realized the pig wouldn’t eat, no matter
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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, 13 Magellanic warm-weathered penguins are coming immediately from multiple facilities across the U.S. The exhibit will fit 25 penguins in total. They will have a refrigerated den for any
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The drive-thru clinic opened earlier than expected Sunday morning. The demand was high for microchips and vaccinations for pets. Only the first 500 in line received the services. “I told my husband hey they’re gonna do shots and the micro and he’s like oh that’s good,” said pet owner, Helen Edgcomb. “He needed a booster shot
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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 rallied around her. When our ABC-7 crew arrived at her school, Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy, the hallways were filled with hundreds of bags and stacks of cans
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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 Verona Ogden provided ABC-7 with video showing concerned residents pushing a basket up the pole and the cat jumping in. The cat was safely brought down to the ground.
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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 Borderland. Show organizers promise the show will be action-packed, full of fun and extreme acts that will “keep fans and competitors on their feet.” Hedeman has been in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every February 2, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club celebrates Groundhog Day by seeing if their beloved Phil- a groundhog, and star of the show- will predict six more weeks of winter, or an early spring. The tradition has a long line of history, dating back to the mid-1800s. However, according to
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