Wilma (and her brother) need a loving home!

NECN’s Art Goody is joined by Christina Scala of the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, Massachusetts — who brings along with her Wilma, this adorable four-month-old puppy. Wilma is a rescue dog from Puerto Rico, and she is looking for a loving home. Her brother, Wilfred, is also at the shelter, and it would be so great for the two to be adopted together.

For more information on how to adopt, please call: (978) 745-9888 or visit: www.northeastanimalshelter.org.

Zoo animals snack on Halloween treats

Some animals at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois got Halloween treats early this week. Gorillas and bears wasted no time chowing down on the pumpkins yesterday.
The tigers tossed them around like soccer balls and the polar bears just buried their noses in them.

Video provided by the Brookfield Zoo.

Ask Dr. Smithie: Feline calici virus

You’ve heard the talk about swine flu and even dog flu, but there’s a virus that can also cause respiratory distress for cats.
Learn more about feline calici virus from Dr. Martha Smith of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

Tricked-out pets

For a little Halloween fun, we thought we’d show off some of our own “tricked-out” pets.
Click on the video for some creative costumes and tips on how to make it a safe and fun holiday for your dog.

Downloading “Dog”

Looking for some new songs to add to your iPod?
Check out the track at the top of Vicki’s playlist – and meet the local band behind the music!

Interested in learning more about this group?

Program gives endangered turtles a head start

From head to tail, these tiny turtles are only about the size of a quarter after hatching.
But in Massachusetts, a “headstarting” program is once again underway, designed to give this endangered species a head start on life.

Bunny Watson of the Museum of Science in Boston explains how it works.

Featuring: The Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary

There’s a place in Norton, Massachusetts where cats mingle with pigs, and llamas roam alongside horses. The Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary is a place of redemption for animals who have been rescued from the most horrific circumstances, but now live the sweet life. From the very first greeting, you realize you’re entering a magical realm. Goats, swans and geese, horses, llamas, cats, pigs and sheep. All wander around with such friendly and curious expressions that you half expect them to shout: “hello friend! How are you?”

That’s not such a far fetched idea to Debbie White. White, who grew up in a log cabin next door-has always heard what the voiceless have to say. Her father-suffering from Parkinson’s-lost his ability to speak when she was just a girl. But he taught her to care for the underdog. And he gave her the skills to do it, like how to raise a barn. But her ability to connect with animals seems more like a gift than a lesson.

Animal control company uses robots on Cape

A new high-tech device is helping animal control experts on Cape Cod do their jobs in a more humane manner. Reporter Sarah Shemkus of the Cape Cod Times joins NECN for a discussion.

Click here to read the full article.

Black bear sighting in California yard

A mother bear and her two cubs climbed a tree in a nice neighborhood north of Sacramento, California, on Monday. The three black bears made themselves at home in Granite Bay. Neighbors say they’ve never see a bear this close before and hung around taking pictures.

After about nine hours, the bears climbed out of the tree and roamed the neighborhood looking for food. Wildlife officials left the bears alone saying they are getting ready for hibernation.

Video provided by: KOVR.

See SeaWorld – from your computer

Usually, the fur is flying in our “Secret Life” studio. But a few weeks ago, feathers were flying as one huge bird made its perch in front of our cameras.
Learn more about the roseate spoonbill from our friends at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens.