The problem of overcrowded animal shelters is something we have been hearing about and reporting on for some time. In this special Evening Edition, we take a closer look at the problem: why it’s happening, what's being done about it, and what you can do to help pets in need.
Caring for a pet can be expensive but there are some free and cheap resources that can help.
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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To celebrate, NPR wants to know how your pet has changed your life. We would also love to see photos of your purr-fect fur-ever friend. -
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Miss Piggy, the 250-plus pound Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig removed from a house in the Grant Hill neighborhood is "doing OK," but severely overweight and has an underlying arthritis condition. -
Scientists in New Zealand believe they may have the first-ever recording of a shark making noise. -
Recently, SeaWorld San Diego’s Rescue Team has been receiving an influx of calls about marine animals in distress. They have rescued over 20 animals with domoic acid poisoning.