Make a bumper statement for animals

Even if you’re not into messy bumper stickers – you can still make a bumper statement for animals in Massachusetts.
Learn more about how to purchase the “I’m Animal Friendly” license plate from the MSPCA.

Products for your pet’s next road trip

Before you hit the road, let us help you navigate the aisles of your local pet store.
NECN’s Allison Sonfist looks at everything from booster seats for your beagle and car carriers for your cat.

Check out the complete list of products featured in this segment.
You can find them all at Especially for Pets stores!

Kenya, the rotty, is looking for some love!

NECN’s Allison Sonfist welcomes Sarah Anderson to the studio, who brings along with her Kenya, a gorgeous, loving rottweiler, who is looking for a wonderful home.

Interested in adopting Kenya or any of her furry friends? Click here for more information.

Samudra approaches 1st birthday celebration!

Samudra, the Oregon Zoo’s baby elephant, will turn one on August 23rd. A birthday celebration is being planned in his honor. On his birthday, he will get a cake made by the zoo’s executive chef, Paul Warner. The zoo will throw a party in his honor and all zoo visitors are invited!

As part of the birthday festivities, the zoo’s Elephant Plaza will be filled with a village of inflatable houses and slides for kids to play on. Guests who really want to get into the swing of things can wear a pair of elephant ears with “Happy Birthday” printed on them. Decorate-your-own-cupcakes will be available for purchase.

Born at the zoo Aug. 23, 2008, Sam had a rough start to life. His mother, Rose-Tu, became confused after giving birth and nearly trampled her baby before keepers quickly intervened.

“Birdsong by the Seasons”

If you live in New England, you know the sound of a Boston accent.

But did you also know local birds can have a Boston voice?

“Pahk” yourself in front of the computer and check out “Birdsong by the Seasons” – a fascinating new book and CD combo on the secret lives of birds.

Colorful kestrel

They may not be as plentiful as pigeons, but there are quite a few falcons that can often be seen winging about Boston.

Learn more about one species – the colorful kestrel – from Bunny Watson of The Museum of Science in Boston.

Drop it, leave it

The drop it command may seem like a daily mantra when it comes to your dog.

It can be one of the most difficult commands to teach, but also one of the most important when it comes to protecting your pet.

Animal trainer Scott Dunmore offers us some basic tips for success!

Locally-made designs for dogs and cats

Forget “Project Runway”…there are some fabulous designers right in our own backyard!

In this Pet Gear, Vicki checks out the dog apparel receiving high marks from domestic diva Martha Stewart, as well the eco-friendly products created by one local cat lover.

Interested in learning more about these two companies?

Best friends at Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain is home to herds of giraffe, zebra, rhino, African antelope and many species of birds. Just as they do on Africa’s plains, the animals usually hang out with their own species. But recently, zoo keepers at Busch Gardens noticed an unlikely pair. Bea, a three-year-old giraffe, and Wilma, an ostrich, just can’t seem to get enough of one another. Best friends? Let the pictures speak for themselves.

Now, that’s one big snake!

A Southern California man got a scare when a large Burmese python slithered through his yard. The nearly 12-foot-long, 50-pound snake required a couple officers to capture it. Francisco Delgadillo of Perris, California, was sitting on his porch with his sister Sunday night when the snake slid by on its way to the front gate.

Authorities say the snake is healthy and well fed, but no one knows where it came from.

Video provided by: KTTV.