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NC Zoo announces polar bear name in contest

December 3, 2018 0

ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina Zoo has adopted a wild polar bear and held a public naming contest.   The winning name is "Yura,"…

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Watch My Wag recognized for hurricane efforts

November 26, 2018 0

Watch My Wag was recently recognized by Sheriff Neil Godfrey and the Moore County Sheriff's Office Animal Services for their efforts during Hurricane Florence. Godfrey…

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Aberdeen PetSmart earns appreciation plaque from Animal Services

November 20, 2018 0

Aberdeen PetSmart received an appreciation plaque from the Moore County Sheriff's Office Animal Services. Store Manager Matthew Croker, Ann Blanton, and the Salon Leader were…

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The scoop on how your cat’s sandpapery tongue deep cleans

November 19, 2018 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cat lovers know when kitties groom, their tongues are pretty scratchy. Using high-tech scans and some other tricks, scientists are learning how…

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Petco, others respond to demand for natural pet foods

November 13, 2018 0

Demand for healthy, natural food is extending from humans to their pets. Petco announced Tuesday it will stop selling dog and cat food and treats…

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K-9 Mary retires from Southern Pines Police Department

November 8, 2018 0

For two years, one Southern Pines Police Officer has sniffed out crime and is now retiring.  K-9 Mary retired on Oct. 31 after two years…

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Wild animals adapt to hurricane after effects

September 26, 2018 0

In the wake of Hurricane Florence, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds people that wild animals may be temporarily displaced, but given time and a…

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ASPCA offers tips on protecting pets during hurricanes

September 10, 2018 0

Authorities predict Hurricane Florence's path to close in on North Carolina later in the week. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals…

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Sheriff issues warning on rising rabies cases in Moore

August 3, 2018 0

The number of rabies cases in Moore County is rising. The Moore County Sheriff's Office said, "Positive rabies results are on track to surpass 2017's…

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New white rhino at NC zoo is named Nandi

July 28, 2018 0

ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — The first white rhino born at the North Carolina Zoo in 41 years now has a name. The zoo says the…

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Second rhinoceros born at North Carolina Zoo in 11 days

July 15, 2018 0

ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Zoo says another southern white rhinoceros has been born, the second such birth at the zoo in 11…

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Many animals are shifting from day to night to avoid people

July 9, 2018 0

NEW YORK (AP) — Lions and tigers and bears are increasingly becoming night owls because of us, a new study says. Scientists have long known…

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Koko, the Gorilla who Knew Sign Language, Dies at 46

June 21, 2018 0

WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Koko, the gorilla who mastered sign language, raised kittens and once playfully tried on the glasses of the late actor Robin…

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Police Issue Warning of Leaving Animals in Cars in Dangerous Temps

June 20, 2018 0

The Southern Pines Police Department is asking the public to report any unattended animals in a vehicles in this dangerous heat we are currently having.…

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Local Home Schooled Students Make Donation to Animal Services

June 13, 2018 0

Local home schooled students made a donation to Moore County Sheriff's Office Animal Services last week.  While they were there, they received a tour of…

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