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Potawatomi Zoo Welcomes Rare Amur Leopard Cub

Potawatomi Zoo Welcomes Rare Amur Leopard Cub

Zoo staff are hand-rearing the male cub after he was ignored by his mother shortly after birth.

Live Poll

Do you believe zoos are essential for preventing the extinction of endangered animal species?


Wildlife

Wildlife

Potawatomi Zoo Will Celebrate Red Panda Day

The South Bend zoo plans festivities on September 20 to honor red pandas.


Dogs

Live Poll

Do you support local churches hosting community events like pet blessings in your area?

Dogs

St. Mary's Church Held Annual Pet Blessing

South Bend residents gathered on West Sample Street for the fifth annual Blessing of the Pets ceremony.

St. Mary's Church Held Annual Pet Blessing

Veterinary Medicine

Live Poll

Do you trust that repurposing human drugs is a safe way to manage livestock health threats?

Veterinary Medicine

Notre Dame Secured Grant for Screwworm Treatment

The university and a federal research group have funded a study into repurposing a human drug to combat livestock screwworm.

Notre Dame Secured Grant for Screwworm Treatment

Pet Health

Live Poll

Do you support your local government regulating pet ownership to improve animal welfare and safety?

Pet Health

South Bend Updates Municipal Animal Care Ordinance

The new regulations include specific rules for urban livestock and incentives for pet owners.

South Bend Updates Municipal Animal Care Ordinance