Animals

Biden's dog, Commander, has been biting Secret Service agents
The conservative group Judicial Watch obtained Secret Service emails complaining about Commander being aggressive. One bite sent an agent to the hospital.
Minnesota prepares as heat wave may bring 100-degree temperatures to the state
Temperatures are forecast to climb into the 90s — possibly even exceeding 100 degrees — across parts of the state in the coming days, accompanied by increased humidity. Officials are urging people to take steps to keep themselves safe in the heat.
An otter turned outlaw continues to evade wildlife officials in Santa Cruz
Otter 841 has become a celebrity after a month of stealing surfboards at a popular beach in Santa Cruz. Authorities are trying to catch her, but the otter's fans want her to be left alone in the wild.
Short of veterinary technicians, Animal Humane Society decides to 'grow their own'
Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. households adopted a pet during the pandemic, according to the ASPCA. And all those animals need a lot of care: Mars Veterinary Health says pet care spending will rise by a third in the next ten years, and the U.S. will need 41,000 additional vets and more than twice as many veterinary technicians. 
5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat
"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.