After looking into a string of animal cruelty cases in our area, we've found nearly 500 animals were found in poor condition or dead on private property. Most of these cases occurred in Georgia.

Owners must secure a Class I permit to house specific, inherently dangerous mammals. Interestingly, it’s legal to own a zebra, while possessing a native skunk is strictly prohibited. Submitting a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A little tweet drew my attention to the sidewalk — that's where I spotted him. On the ground in Wedgewood Houston, a tiny bird ...

Tennessee has updated a law to make it easier to prosecute those who abandon animals. The state ranks in the top five for animal cruelty offenses, with over 2,600 reported cases from 2012-2021. Animal ...

Tennessee prohibits catching fish with a lasso and hunting wild animals while riding in motor vehicles. But eating roadkill is allowed — to an extent. Only certain animals killed by vehicles on the ...

Detections of the New World screwworm have expanded, and Tennessee has implemented new safety measures for livestock being transported here. In early June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - In 2026, chiropractors in Tennessee will be able to start providing care to animals. That care is limited to evaluating and treating an animal’s “vertebral or extremity joint ...

Tennessee's exotic pet laws can be confusing for anyone considering owning an animal more unusual than a Chihuahua or a parakeet. The state divides wildlife into legal, permit-only, and prohibited ...

Before intervening, observe the animal to see if it truly needs help, as parents may be nearby. If an animal is injured, place it in a secure, warm, dark, and quiet box away from people and pets. Use ...