Animal Welfare

OHSU says the center does “critically relevant” research into life-threatening diseases and developing treatments.

In December, United States Department of Agriculture inspectors found underfed lions with protruding ribs at West Coast Game Park Safari in Coos County.

A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.

Oregon agriculture regulators will test the milk of every commercial dairy across the state weekly, amid rising concerns over bird flu in dairy cattle.

Wallowa County residents and wildlife advocates are searching for ways to reduce the amount of animals being hit by vehicles along Highway 82.

A retired emergency medical doctor who volunteers for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine joins us to share her views on best practices for surgical training.

The county seized parrots, guineafowl, chickens, dogs, a cat, goats, cattle and horses. All the animals are being assessed by a veterinarian, and placed in either shelters or foster care.

Bighorn sheep in Hells Canyon are turning up sick with pneumonia after more than five years without an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease. In an unfortunate turn, biologists said, the highly contagious illness could have spread because the herd was doing so well.

Thanks to work from staff and volunteers, the center will reopen to the public Feb. 9.

During this week's stormy and freezing winter weather, several pipes burst at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland, sending a flood of water through ceilings, down walls and onto floors.