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A mountain lion roamed San Francisco's Outer Sunset early Friday, triggering a several-hour standoff as wildlife and animal-control crews attempted to tranquilize it; residents were told to shelter in place, and officials ultimately tranquilized the animal, marking the second SF mountain lion sighting in two weeks.
A second raccoon tested positive for rabies in Raleigh, bringing the year's total to four confirmed rabies cases in the city. The raccoon was captured on Chadwick Drive after being seen staggering, and it had contact with a dog that is now under a 45-day quarantine and will be monitored by animal control. Officials urge residents to avoid unknown animals, ensure pets are vaccinated, and contact animal control if they notice unusual animal behavior.
Tacoma police say 60 cats were removed from a 40-foot sailboat near Owens Beach, with the vessel still treated as an active crime scene after a six-day rescue operation. Most cats went to the Tacoma Humane Society, others to foster homes; authorities warn the public not to board the boat during the ongoing investigation. A private rescuer who briefly boarded the boat and captured two cats faced a potential citation for tampering with evidence.
Tacoma police and animal-control removed 60 cats from a sailboat anchored near Point Defiance Park after a welfare check found no humans aboard but a large feline population. Over several days they located and removed cats, including some found by drilling into the hull; a bystander illegally boarded the boat and took two cats. All cats were taken to the Humane Society for health evaluations, with owner identification and potential charges to be determined. The boat remains a crime scene while authorities plan to remove it.
Authorities found an abandoned sailboat off Owen Beach near Tacoma filled with about 30 free-roaming cats. The Tacoma Police Marine Services Unit and animal control removed nearly all of the felines, with 10–15 remaining hidden on the boat. The cats were frightened and malnourished, and they will be taken to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County as investigators continue to determine who abandoned the vessel and why.
Linda Blair’s Southern California home was searched by LA County animal care and planning officials over a kennel operation reportedly housing more than 100 dogs; permits had expired in 2023 and the warrant aimed to verify compliance with codes, with no crimes alleged. Blair, who runs the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, called it a surprise visit focused on paperwork, and about 128 dogs were listed for adoption through her charity, though it’s unclear how many were on the property.
A bat found near the playground at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park has tested positive for rabies. Public Health – Seattle & King County warns that anyone who may have touched the bat could be exposed and should seek medical evaluation immediately or call 206-296-4774 to determine if rabies preventive treatment is needed. Do not touch a bat if seen outside; contact animal control at 206-296-7387 if there are concerns the bat is sick.
A stray mother dog and her newborn were found living in a roadside ditch; an animal control officer safely rescued them, checked the puppy’s health, and coordinated with a nonprofit and a foster to start their hopeful new life without entering a crowded shelter.
Fox unveiled its fall 2026 schedule with no new fall series, but three titles are planned for 2026–27 (Baywatch reboot, The Interrogator, and Marriage Market). Sunday’s Animation Domination gains Animal Control in the lineup, and the network’s premiere timeline runs Sept. 21–27, including Best Medicine and Doc on Tuesdays, The Floor and 99 to Beat on Wednesdays, Hell’s Kitchen and Special Forces on Thursdays, plus the NFL on Fox kickoff on Sept. 27.
A rabid stray cat in Polk County's Glen Road area attacked five people and a four-month-old puppy in early June 2026; the cat was found dead June 12 and tested positive for rabies. The owner was cited for allowing roaming cats and not vaccinating. Animal Control trapped additional strays, quarantined the attacked dog's exposure, and health officials warned residents to avoid feeding unvaccinated roaming cats and to vaccinate and neuter pets.
A mountain lion was spotted near Del Mar Boulevard and Euclid Avenue in Pasadena, prompting a shelter-in-place advisory as animal control and police respond; area road closures may occur and no injuries have been reported. This is a developing story.
The North Quabbin Regional Animal Control in Athol, Massachusetts, reports wild animals showing neurological symptoms and warns residents to supervise pets, keep them indoors, and ensure vaccines while state agencies investigate the cause.
A mountain lion wandered through a Santa Monica neighborhood, prompting police to close streets and residents to stay indoors while wildlife officials tranquilized and captured the big cat; it was transported for evaluation and, if healthy, will be released into suitable habitat in the Santa Monica Mountains, with no injuries reported.
A heavy police presence was seen on Division Road in East Greenwich, with the I-95 north on-ramp blocked and officers plus animal-control members at the scene as NBC 10 seeks more information.
Two people were bitten by a fox in Chapel Hill, Orange County, and Animal Control is trying to locate and capture the animal; residents are urged to monitor their surroundings and avoid wildlife as rabies precautions are explained, including post‑exposure steps for people and a 96‑hour vaccine booster requirement for pets with suspected exposure under North Carolina law.