STCU Volunteers Count: Benton-Franklin Humane Society
st KENNEWICK, Wash. -- KAPP-KVEW Local News and STCU have teamed up to highlight those in our community who are making our world a better place. This month's…
Pets
Washington woman burned trying to rescue dog from Yellowstone hot spring
UPDATE: A GoFundMe representative has provided a link to a verified fund benefitting the victim, identified as Laiha Slayton. "Laiha has burns on 91% of her body," her sister, Kamilla Slayton, said in an update on the GoFundMe. "It’s about…
Vote for Alaska's burliest bears in Fat Bear Week 2021!
KING SALMON, Alaska. — Now's your chance to vote for the burliest bear at Katmai National Park in an annual showdown celebrating the biggest of big ol' bears preparing for Winter. The bears of Brooks River prepare for the cold…
UPDATE: Dog reported dead; potential toxic algae near Richland parks suspected
TUESDAY UPDATE: KAPP-KVEW's Neil Fischer spoke with the family of the dog that passed: One dog dies, two recovered from potentially toxic algae in Columbia River After further investigation, the Benton-Franklin Health District tells KAPP-KVEW one dog has died, and…
Animal Shelter Spotlight: BMHS has 3 'Misfit Kitties' who need homes
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The Blue Mountain Humane Society (BMHS) has an abundance of cats available for adoption right now. Today, we're going to highlight three pets who need a loving home that will accommodate their unique qualities. If…
Kennewick police officer rescues woman and her kitten from smoke inhalation
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A quick-witted police officer sprung into action to rescue a woman and her small kitten from a dangerous fire that filled their home with heavy smoke on Monday. According to a Facebook post by the Kennewick…
Animal Shelter Spotlight: George + Armani are ready for families
KENNEWICK, Wash. — There are lovable pets waiting to be adopted across Southeast Washington. Whether you prefer cats, dogs, rabbits, turtles, or anything in between, there's a pet out there for you. That being said, we'd like to highlight…
Toasty the cat overcomes electrocution to live an optimistic life
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — For as difficult as things may get for you, there's always someone who is doing worse. In this case, it'd be Toasty the cat — a rescue living under the care of handlers at the Blue…
BMHS reduces adoption fees to just $5 + Meet Layla and Cosette!
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The Blue Mountain Humane Society (BMHS) dedicates resources to provide the best possible lives for animals in need of help. Thanks to financial support from community partners, you can adopt a pet from the Human Society…
Kennewick alpaca farm open for summer tours
KENNEWICK, Wash. - "I took one look and said, 'well, those big brown eyes have to be in my future," Co-Owner of Sandollar Farms Alpacas and Pyrs in…
Animal Shelter Spotlight: Good boys Jack & Buddy are primed for adoption
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Before you go traveling and spending thousands of dollars to purchase your next pet, consider an animal who needs a loving home in your community! KAPP-KVEW is collaborating with local animal shelters and pet havens to…
Animal Shelter Spotlight: Eclipse the Lab mix needs a loving home
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Before you go traveling and spending thousands of dollars to purchase your next pet, consider an animal who needs a loving home in your community! KAPP-KVEW is collaborating with local animal shelters and pet havens to…
College Place temporarily bans fireworks this weekend
COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. - Amidst the high temperatures and dry conditions throughout much of Washington, the city of College Place has decided to ban fireworks through the Fourth of July…
Pet experts spread safety tips during heat wave
PASCO, Wash. - Sometimes, our pet dogs and cats just don't know when to stop having fun. "Dogs, they're just gonna keep going," Erin Vasquez…
‘Our animals depend on us’: WSU experts offer tips to keep your livestock, pets safe during extreme heat
PULLMAN, Wash. — As the region braces for a dangerous heatwave, experts at Washington State University are giving farmers and livestock owners tips to keep animals safe. “Our animals depend on us,” WSU associate professor and livestock extension specialist Don Llewellyn said. “Livestock owners, farmers, and youth raising animals for 4-H and similar projects should prepare for heat and dangerous…
Chimpanzee attack: Umatilla Co. Sheriff's Office releases bodycam footage
PENDLETON, Ore. — The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office has released bodycam footage from a deputy's response to a chimpanzee attack that left a 50-year-old woman seriously…
PETA: Attacks are inevitable when people "treat chimpanzees like Chihuahuas"
PENDLETON, Oreg. — In response to a recent chimpanzee attack in Umatilla County, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) spoke out about the dangers of keeping apes as pets. For those who are unaware, Buck the chimpanzee…
UPDATE: Chilling 9-1-1 call released in Pendleton chimpanzee attack
PENDLETON, Ore. — The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office shot and killed a chimpanzee Sunday morning in Pendleton after it attacked a woman, causing severe injuries. Deputies were called to 42251 NW Rieth Rd. around 8:00 a.m. after the owner…
More than 80 dogs abandoned in North Idaho home
An evicted renter left more than 80 dogs behind in a home in Kellogg, Idaho. 66 of them are now in the custody of the Kootenai Humane Society.
Baby raccoon stuck in sewer cover freed by firefighters
It may be the saddest yet cutest photo you see all weekend. Firefighters in Michigan rescued a baby raccoon Tuesday after it got its head stuck in a sewer cover. Harrison Township Firefighters Local 1737 posted on Facebook that crews…
Tri-Cities dog rescue ghosted by shelter builder, community steps in to help
KENNEWICK, Wash. - It's been about a month since Tri-Cities dog rescue, Mikey's Chance, bought a half-built shelter from a man on Facebook. Kate Kinion with the rescue…
Cougar enters Ephrata home, authorities tranquilize it
EPHRATA, Wash. — Ephrata homeowners got a bit of a surprise on Tuesday when a cougar came wandering through their neighborhood and later went into someone's home, where it was shot --…
Therapy dog for woman in wheelchair now needs wheelchair of his own
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) -- They are quick to be there for us, but now a therapy dog needs help of his own. For the past 10-plus years, Spork has been an ear and…
Tri-City Americans honor Kennewick police dogs with jersey
KENNEWICK, Wash. — After the Tri-City Americans' season was derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many special events were put on hold. One of them has come back to life in the form of a unique jersey auction…
