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Oregon Coast Aquarium says goodbye to beloved Boots, the harbor seal
The 35-year-old seal was euthanized after cancer was found in her esophagus, and her caretakers determined her quality of life was at stake.

Will some Northwest wolves call Colorado home?
Northwest wolves could soon head to Colorado. Wildlife managers there say they need wolves from out of state to build back their population. But will Northwest states help out?

To protect bighorns, officials review grazing allotments in a Central Washington national forest
When bighorns come into contact with grazing domestic sheep, a deadly pathogen can be passed on to the wild animals.

Wildlife officials holding open houses to discuss Oregon and California sea otter recovery
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking input on the potential reintroduction of the threatened southern sea otter to the Oregon and Northern California coast.

Multnomah County leaders review past animal shelter audits as reform plan inches ahead
Multnomah County commissioners on Tuesday scrutinized a compilation of years-old reports and audits of the county animal shelter, months after shelter overcrowding and mismanagement reached a boiling point.

Oregon Zoo black bear dies suddenly of cardiac arrest
In a press release, zoo leaders said the bear, named Takoda, went under cardiac arrest while under anesthesia. Staff performed CPR for more than 30 minutes, but they couldn’t revive him.
Rare wolverine sighting recorded near Portland
The wolverine was the first confirmed in western Oregon in more than 30 years.

Oregon kangaroo bill dies, but Nike says it will not use the animal’s leather
A bill that would ban the sale of items made from kangaroo leather in Oregon won’t move forward this year in Salem.

Pet stores couldn’t sell dogs or cats under bill moving forward in Oregon Legislature
Supporters say House Bill 2915 would make it harder for unscrupulous puppy mills to find a market for their product.

Eroded trust, pandemic pressures pave long road ahead for Multnomah County animal shelter
A deep distrust has festered among staff of Multnomah County Animal Services, making it vulnerable to buckling under immense pressure put on shelters nationwide during the pandemic.