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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HONOLULU, HI (KVIA) — The Honolulu Zoo is offering a unique Valentine’s Day experience – the naming of a mealworm, cricket, or vegetable in exchange for a five, ten, or twenty dollar donation. The zoo is encouraging people to name the insects after a loved one, or a not-so-loved one, and it will be fed
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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 with them! While yarn and skittish red lights entertain our furry friends at home, lions, jaguars, and mountain lions (Oh, my!) in El Paso are now exercising
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EL PASO, Texas – For over 50 years, the Carden International Circus has been thrilling audiences across the country with the very best in live, family entertainment that is fun for all ages! Whether you prefer to watch trapeze artists or acrobats, jugglers or magicians, or whether you are there to watch the animals, there
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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 Supervisor Kim Lambert going “Behind the Kennel Door” to experience what animals experience every day until they find their fur-ever homes. Kim was locked in last night
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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 years. The event is set for Saturday, November 12th at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing. The Humane Society says guests can expect an evening of food and music, and opportunities to bid
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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 enclosure at the El Paso Zoo Wednesday while animals were feet away; however, the Director of the zoo told ABC-7 that the kids were climbing on a boulder near
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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 rides and games, and of course, a rodeo! This year’s fair will last Wednesday through Sunday, October 2. Each day, the fair will be open from 9
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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 Horse, or filly, was born. She and her mother are doing well at the zoo, and you can see the new baby today! But the birth of this
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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 will be able offer services at little or no cost for pet owners across the county. Thanks to county commissioners as well as a $1.3 million federal
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua — The El Paso County Animal Welfare Department is developing a low-cost pet wellness clinic in Horizon city. The facility is set to be used to offer low-cost spaying and neutering, microchipping, flea and tick preventative and dewormer services to pets across the county. This clinic will be turned into the home of
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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? If the answer is yes, this weekend will make your dreams come true! On Saturday, August 27, you’ll have an opportunity to walk one
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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 Paige in 2004, and since 2013, the holiday has has been officially recognized and viewable on the New York State Senate’s website. Dogs aren’t just lovable and loyal,
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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 your dog. Online pet product retailer BarkBox will pay you to get that tattoo. The company kicked off the contest last week.
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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 long time. The Tasmanian once roamed the Australian bush before its extinction almost 100-years ago. The tiger is officially know as the thylacine and an Australian research lab is
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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The Albuquerque Biopark is welcoming a new member to its family: a baby gorilla. This is the first gorilla born there since 2004. Samantha gave birth last week. The park states that mother and baby are doing well and have started nursing. Samantha is 15 and a first-time mom. 20 year-old
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