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Tacoma Cat Rescue: 60 Cats Saved From Sailboat as Investigation Continues
local13 days ago

Tacoma Cat Rescue: 60 Cats Saved From Sailboat as Investigation Continues

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 Rescue 60 Cats From Sailboat After Welfare Check
local13 days ago

Tacoma Police Rescue 60 Cats From Sailboat After Welfare Check

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.

Rescue Under Way After About 30 Cats Found on Abandoned Sailboat Near Owen Beach
local-news17 days ago

Rescue Under Way After About 30 Cats Found on Abandoned Sailboat Near Owen Beach

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.

Actress Linda Blair’s California home searched in kennel operation probe
entertainment23 days ago

Actress Linda Blair’s California home searched in kennel operation probe

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.

Rabid bat found near Renton playground triggers rabies precautions
local27 days ago

Rabid bat found near Renton playground triggers rabies precautions

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.

Fox Sets Fall 2026 Schedule, Expands Animation Night with Animal Control
television1 month ago

Fox Sets Fall 2026 Schedule, Expands Animation Night with Animal Control

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.

Rabid stray cat bites five people and a puppy in Polk County
local2 months ago

Rabid stray cat bites five people and a puppy in Polk County

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.

Chapel Hill Fox Bite Sparks Local Wildlife Alert
local3 months ago

Chapel Hill Fox Bite Sparks Local Wildlife Alert

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.

Fox’s Sunday Shake‑up: Animal Control Joins Animation Block, Baywatch Delayed to Midseason
tv3 months ago

Fox’s Sunday Shake‑up: Animal Control Joins Animation Block, Baywatch Delayed to Midseason

Fox’s Fall 2026 schedule leans on a mostly returning slate while reworking Sundays: Animal Control moves into the Animation Domination block and Bob’s Burgers is held for midseason, with Baywatch scheduled to debut in January as part of a broader rollout that includes new dramas The Interrogator and Baywatch alongside Memory of a Killer and Murder In a Small Town; Fox also tees up midseason and 2027‑28 entries like Marriage Market, Highway to Heaven and a Stewie spin‑off to expand its scripted and unscripted lineup.

Rabies-Linked Dog Attack Leaves Woman Injured; Two Dogs Still Loose in Robertson County
local-news3 months ago

Rabies-Linked Dog Attack Leaves Woman Injured; Two Dogs Still Loose in Robertson County

A 62-year-old woman was seriously injured when three medium-to-large dogs attacked her on State Line Road in Robertson County. One dog was captured and later euthanized after authorities found evidence suggesting it was rabid; tests will confirm. Two dogs remain at large and are described as lab-pitt mixes. The owners were arrested on 3 counts of felony Dogs At Large and 2 counts of animal neglect/cruelty. A public health alert warns of possible rabies exposure and urges anyone with contact to seek medical evaluation; residents are urged to exercise caution and contact authorities if they spot the dogs.