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Court Rules in Favor of Shreveport Dog Park Alliance

Justin Massoud — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:56:22 +0000

The idea that Shreveport needs its own dog park is no longer just for the dogs. A judge today (May 16) ruled in favor of Resolution 133. Mayor Cedric Glover has until June 21 to sign off on creating a dog park for Shreveport residents.

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Horse Owners Being Urged to Prepare for Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Angela Thomas — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:43:53 +0000

Horse owners are being urged to vaccinate their animals for both Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus.

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East Texas Woman Wants to Find Emu a New Home

Dennis Foley — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:56:34 +0000

Looking for an emu? The owner of an emu named Big Bird in East Texas wants to find him a new home.

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Chimp Haven's Earth Day Festival & Chimpanzee Discovery Day – All In One Saturday

Angela Thomas — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:07:02 +0000

Earth Day/Chimpanzee Discovery Day all-in-one event going on Saturday at Chimp Haven.

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Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover Says 'No' to Dog Park Again, Dog Park Alliance Threatens Lawsuit

Erin McCarty — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:55:19 +0000

Expect the fur to fly now that Mayor Cedric Glover has said he will not change his mind about a plan for a dog park in Shreveport. Cynthia Keith with the Shreveport Dog Park Alliance says she is disappointed and revealed that her group is planning to take legal action.

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Punxsutawney Phil Is in Trouble With the Law

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:50:05 +0000

The official first day of spring may have been earlier this week, but one prosecutor in Ohio thinks that winter has gone on far too long—and he blames a certain prognosticatory rodent.

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Shreveport Dog Park Alliance Fundraiser Attendees Urge Mayor Cedric Glover to 'Throw Us A Bone!'

Angela Thomas — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:52:43 +0000

Lots of folks attended a weekend fundraiser for the Shreveport Dog Park Alliance. This was the first one of its kind being held at Mojo's on Fridays throughout the next several months.

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Throw Me A Bone Shreveport Dog Park Fundraiser Is Tonight at Mojo's

Angela Thomas — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:16:04 +0000

Shreveport Dog Park Alliance holding fundraiser at Mojo's tonight.

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Bat Problem At Downtown Shreveport Post Office

Angela Thomas — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:01:02 +0000

Source confirms bats inside main post office downtown.

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Moses the Lion Celebrates 7th Birthday

John Lee — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:28:51 +0000

We've heard a lot about the unexpected births at Chimp Haven but those weren't the first surprise births at an area sanctuary.

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Missing Louisiana State Police Dogs Found

howardjhart — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:03:30 +0000

Two very important police officers went missing last night. Bruno and Luke, Louisiana State Police K-9 Troopers disappeared for a while. Fortunately, within two hours of the report of their disappearance, both troopers were found at local animal shelters.

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Spay And Neuter Pets in Shreveport-Bossier

Dennis Foley — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:08:07 +0000

Today is World Spay Day and Robinson's Rescue is having a Spay-A-Thon today to help control pet population. World Spay Day is an international campaign of The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International designed to promote the benefits of spaying or neutering your pets.

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Chimp Haven Welcomes Newest Residents

John Lee — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:14:52 +0000

The National Chimp Sanctuary in Keithville has welcomed two new groups of chimps this week. They were sent here from a Federal research lab in New Iberia. The first group of nine arrived Tuesday and another group arrived today.

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Neighborhood Watch, K-9 Officer Aid in Capture of Two Burglars

Angela Thomas — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:41:12 +0000

Two burglars nabbed, thanks to concerned citizens' descriptions and dedicated K-9.

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No Lap Dogs While Driving In Rhode Island, We Brew Other Ways To Drive With Your Dog

Dennis Foley — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:37:55 +0000

Lawmakers in Rhode Island want drivers to keep man's best friend off their laps when they are driving. Under Rhode Island State Representative Peter Palumbo's plan, drivers with Fido on their lap will receive an $85 ticket

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First Group of New Iberia Research Chimpanzees Arrives at Chimp Haven

Angela Thomas — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:36:46 +0000

The first group of nine chimpanzees from the New Iberia Research Center in south Louisiana has arrived at Chimp Haven in Keithville -- and another seven will be there tomorrow.

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Shreveport Dog Park Is Still in Deep Dog Doo-Doo

Erin McCarty — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:57:40 +0000

We should find out today if Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover will respond to a request from the City Council for a written explanation about why he has not agreed to accept funding from the Red River Waterway Commission for a proposed dog park on the Shreveport Riverfront.

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Skateboarding Santa Dog Is Here to Save Christmas

Emerald Catron — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:15:24 +0000

Does it seem like no matter how much cognac you put in your eggnog, you just can't seem to get into the Christmas spirit? Maybe you should try watching this video. It's significantly more cute, with and causes zero

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How Are People Celebrating the Winter Solstice?

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:30:23 +0000

Happy December 21st, ladies and gents! It's a fine, fine day due to three very important factors-- the world hasn't ended yet and it's Friday. Jackpot! What makes today even greater though is that it's the Winter Solstice, AKA the time when days finally start getting longer. It's exciting, trust us.

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NIH: Over 100 Former Research Chimpanzees Will Be Sent to Chimp Haven in Keithville

Angela Thomas — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:15:02 +0000

National Institutes of Health agrees to send 113 former research chimpanzees from New Iberia Research Center in Lafayette to Chimp Haven to retire.

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