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Animals

An otter turned outlaw continues to evade wildlife officials in Santa Cruz

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.
by Dustin Jones

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Short of veterinary technicians, Animal Humane Society decides to 'grow their own'

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. 
by Tim Nelson

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5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat

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.
by Rachel Treisman

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An otter in Santa Cruz is hassling surfers — and stealing their boards

An otter in Santa Cruz is hassling surfers — and stealing their boards

The 5-year-old female southern sea otter was first seen hijacking surfboards in Santa Cruz last September. Officials successfully drove the otter away from the area, but she has since returned.
by Dustin Jones

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