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Each year, the fungal disease valley fever infects tens of thousands of people in the American Southwest. Studies suggest infection rates could be even higher among dogs, however, and researchers in Arizona are now announcing progress on a canine valley fever vaccine. Valley fever is caused by a fungus that …

One Pacheco High School FFA goat had to be put down after it was attacked by dogs at the school’s farm, while other goats suffered injuries to their ears and … Click to Continue »

Over 100 breeds of dogs, with competitors from across the western states, attend the annual Sun Maid Kennel Club’s dog show at the Big Fresno Fairground. … Click to Continue »

Code enforcement complaints landed two people in jail after Merced police found numerous stolen vehicles at a Merced home they believe functioned as a “chop shop.” Merced police on Monday … Click to Continue »

An early-morning fire at a South Merced home sent three people to the hospital Wednesday, including two people who were burned and in critical condition. Nearly a dozen people were … Click to Continue »

Rescue dogs and their inmate trainers celebrated their accomplishments at a graduation ceremony on Friday at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla. The dogs will go on to the next level of training before becoming service dogs for military veterans. The prisoners learn responsibility and training the dogs provides a sense …

Rescue dogs and their inmate trainers celebrated their accomplishments at a graduation ceremony on Friday at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla. The dogs will go on to the next level of training before becoming service dogs for military veterans. The prisoners learn responsibility and training the dogs provides a sense …

Three dogs and their trainers celebrated on Friday the completion of their first round of training to become service dogs for military veterans. But the dogs aren’t just any dogs, … Click to Continue »

Rosie, a Queensland Heeler reportedly stabbed by a homeless woman Monday afternoon, will be going home to her family in southwest Fresno Tuesday afternoon, April 12, 2017 after she was treated for her injuries. … Click to Continue »

New Beginnings for Merced County Animals, a nonprofit animal rescue, prepares animals for transport to Washington state, at Merced County Animal Control in Atwater, Calif., on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. The nonprofit animal rescue is sending 45 cats and 28 dogs to a shelter north of Seattle, Wash., where they …

Interesting fruits and seeds in the fall garden add a visual interest that draws the eye as much as stunning flowers do. Summer-flowering native dogbane is one of those very … Click to Continue »

During Fourth of July, more dogs are brought to Animal Control shelter Dogs feel anxious and scared because of loud noises Pet owners can bring dogs inside to avoid escapes … Click to Continue »

Police say newborn baby’s death appears to be an accident Dogs belonged to baby’s uncle, who surrendered them to SPCA … Click to Continue »