Heather Lang
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Pittsburgher. Newsie. Digital Content/Social Media News and Lifestyle Producer. Animal Lover. Dog Mom. Shoe Shopaholic. Harry Potter Fanatic. La Roche University Grad.
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A nonprofit organization in Alaska has rescued at least 180 dogs — and a turtle — after flooding devastated several remote villages in Alaska earlier this month.
Alaska nonprofit rescues 180 dogs — and a turtle — after devastating flooding in remote villages
Bethel Friends of Canines has been working with pilots and others to rescue dogs left behind when remote villages in Alaska were hit by high surf and strong winds.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A nonprofit organization in Alaska has rescued at least 180 dogs — and a turtle — after flooding devastated several remote villages in Alaska earlier this month.
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In Delco, an animal nonprofit is asking residents to be on the lookout for a fox that was seen with a plastic tube stuck around its neck. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/fox-tube-neck-pennsylvania-goodboy-dog-sly/
Pennsylvania animal nonprofit searching for fox seen with tube around its neck
The distressed fox has been spotted in Broomall and Havertown, GoodBoy Dog Recovery said.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In Delco, an animal nonprofit is asking residents to be on the lookout for a fox that was seen with a plastic tube stuck around its neck. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/fox-tube-neck-pennsylvania-goodboy-dog-sly/
PTL sat down with Ray Ray, the adventurous cat from Kittanning who hitched a 100-mile ride on top of his family’s car! www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/v...
The fearless feline: Ray Ray the cat joins PTL after his wild, 100-mile adventure
We’re sitting down with Ray Ray, the adventurous cat from Kittanning who hitched a 100-mile ride on top of his family’s car! It turns out Ray Ray wasn’t about to miss vacation, even if it meant catchi...
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October 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
PTL sat down with Ray Ray, the adventurous cat from Kittanning who hitched a 100-mile ride on top of his family’s car! www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/v...
GOOD BOY ALERT: The South Allegheny School District is getting a new therapy dog to help provide emotional support and comfort to students across all schools in the district. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
South Allegheny School District getting a therapy dog to support student wellness
"Gladdy," a Cavapoo, is in the final phase of his training and will be making regular visits to South Allegheny schools by late fall.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
GOOD BOY ALERT: The South Allegheny School District is getting a new therapy dog to help provide emotional support and comfort to students across all schools in the district. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
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Smithsonian biologists are using heart monitors designed for humans to study how high stress levels in animals can hinder their ability to thrive.
Human heart-monitoring devices find new life helping biologists understand threatened species
Smithsonian biologists are using heart monitors designed for humans to study how high stress levels in animals can hinder their ability to thrive.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Smithsonian biologists are using heart monitors designed for humans to study how high stress levels in animals can hinder their ability to thrive.
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Endangered ferrets in more jeopardy as government shutdown drags on, wildlife expert warns
Endangered ferrets in more jeopardy as government shutdown drags on, wildlife expert warns
With biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service furloughed because of the shutdown, a critical release of 400 captive-bred ferrets is at risk.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Endangered ferrets in more jeopardy as government shutdown drags on, wildlife expert warns
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New list of threatened species includes arctic seals, majority of bird species worldwide
New list of threatened species includes arctic seals, majority of bird species worldwide
One bright spot is green sea turtles, which have recovered substantially, the IUCN said as it released its latest Red List of Threatened Species.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New list of threatened species includes arctic seals, majority of bird species worldwide
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Bastian, a 7-year-old dog rescued from Hurricane Florence floodwaters, has been named People magazine's World's Cutest Rescue Dog.
Bastian, a dog who survived Hurricane Florence, is named World's Cutest Rescue Dog by People magazine
Bastian, a 7-year-old dog rescued from Hurricane Florence floodwaters, has been named People magazine's World's Cutest Rescue Dog.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Bastian, a 7-year-old dog rescued from Hurricane Florence floodwaters, has been named People magazine's World's Cutest Rescue Dog.
A cat had quite the adventure after his family found him on the roof of their van 100 miles away from their home in Kittanning. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Cat rides 100 miles on roof of Pennsylvania family's van
A curious cat from Kittanning turned what could have been a travel disaster into a purr-fect adventure.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
A cat had quite the adventure after his family found him on the roof of their van 100 miles away from their home in Kittanning. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
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"Very good boy": A loyal dog named Eeyore found a Florida sheriff's deputy and then led her to his owner's mother after she had a fall during a walk.
October 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
"Very good boy": A loyal dog named Eeyore found a Florida sheriff's deputy and then led her to his owner's mother after she had a fall during a walk.
Dallas Cheddar, the dog rescued from central Pennsylvania with a cheese ball jar stuck on her head, has found her forever home. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Pennsylvania dog rescued with cheese ball jar stuck on head finds forever home
The dog rescued with a cheese ball jar stuck on her head has found her forever home.
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October 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Dallas Cheddar, the dog rescued from central Pennsylvania with a cheese ball jar stuck on her head, has found her forever home. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
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Thanks to a little bit of fried chicken — and a heat-seeking drone and determined pilot — a Delaware County woman was reunited with her lost dog, who was hiding about a mile from her home.
The search for Samson: How a thermal drone pilot reunited a lost dog with his owner
A Delaware County, Pennsylvania, woman was reunited with her dog thanks to a heat-seeking drone and a determined pilot.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Thanks to a little bit of fried chicken — and a heat-seeking drone and determined pilot — a Delaware County woman was reunited with her lost dog, who was hiding about a mile from her home.
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After going hog wild, Petey finds a new home! 🐷
A stray pig, who had been on the run in Lancaster County for a month, has finally been brought to safety thanks to some hardworking community members.
A stray pig, who had been on the run in Lancaster County for a month, has finally been brought to safety thanks to some hardworking community members.
Elusive pig named Petey finds new home at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, farm sanctuary
A stray pig that's been on the lam in Lancaster County for a month has finally been brought to safety thanks to some hardworking community members.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
After going hog wild, Petey finds a new home! 🐷
A stray pig, who had been on the run in Lancaster County for a month, has finally been brought to safety thanks to some hardworking community members.
A stray pig, who had been on the run in Lancaster County for a month, has finally been brought to safety thanks to some hardworking community members.
A dog named Peewee was reunited with his owners after running away at the Pittsburgh International Airport. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Dog who went missing at Pittsburgh International Airport reunited with owners
A dog named Peewee was reunited with his owners after running away at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
A dog named Peewee was reunited with his owners after running away at the Pittsburgh International Airport. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
"Everything from cats, dogs, down to Chomper, the alligator on the Kiski." www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Armstrong County rescue has given second chances to over 900 animals
People find peace in different ways, but for Amber Brink, it's through animals.
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September 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"Everything from cats, dogs, down to Chomper, the alligator on the Kiski." www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
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BREAKING: "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return on Tuesday nearly a week after it was pulled off the air, Disney says.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to air Tuesday, Disney says, nearly a week after it was pulled
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
BREAKING: "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return on Tuesday nearly a week after it was pulled off the air, Disney says.
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An early look at next week’s cover: "Remote Control,” by Barry Blitt.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
An early look at next week’s cover: "Remote Control,” by Barry Blitt.
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Back-to-school season can be stressful for kids of all ages. One Pittsburgh-area middle school says they have a solution with the help of some furry friends.
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4 therapy dogs bring joy to students at Pittsburgh-area middle school
Back-to-school season can be stressful for kids of all ages.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Back-to-school season can be stressful for kids of all ages. One Pittsburgh-area middle school says they have a solution with the help of some furry friends.
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The Bucks County SPCA said someone fatally shot a tuxedo cat known as Mikey in the Pennwood Crossing mobile home development last week.
A $2,500 reward is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible.
A $2,500 reward is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible.
Feral cat shot and killed in Falls Township, Pennsylvania; $2,500 reward available for an arrest
Mikey, a feral tuxedo cat, was shot and killed in the Pennwood Crossing mobile home development on Sept. 11.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The Bucks County SPCA said someone fatally shot a tuxedo cat known as Mikey in the Pennwood Crossing mobile home development last week.
A $2,500 reward is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible.
A $2,500 reward is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible.
We're turning red at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium! They'll be celebrating International Red Panda Day there this weekend. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/v...
Boaz gets sneak peek of International Red Panda Day at Pittsburgh Zoo
People are banding together this weekend for International Red Panda Day. Boaz visited the Pittsburgh Zoo to get a sneak peek at the festivities.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We're turning red at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium! They'll be celebrating International Red Panda Day there this weekend. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/v...
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A veteran from Trenton suffers from PTSD and credits his service dog for helping him become a better husband and father.
"I was decimated, I had very little hope." https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/ptsd-service-dogs-veterans/
"I was decimated, I had very little hope." https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/ptsd-service-dogs-veterans/
How a service dog is helping this New Jersey Air Force veteran with PTSD
Adam Saltzman, of Trenton, suffers from PTSD and credits his service dog for helping him become a better husband and father.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
A veteran from Trenton suffers from PTSD and credits his service dog for helping him become a better husband and father.
"I was decimated, I had very little hope." https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/ptsd-service-dogs-veterans/
"I was decimated, I had very little hope." https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/ptsd-service-dogs-veterans/
WELCOME BACK, FLEURY! The Penguins have signed Flower to a professional tryout contract, and he will play in a preseason game later this month. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Penguins sign legendary goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to PTO, will play a preseason game
Marc-Andre Fleury will play in the Penguins' September 27 preseason game at PPG Paints Arena.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
WELCOME BACK, FLEURY! The Penguins have signed Flower to a professional tryout contract, and he will play in a preseason game later this month. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
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A police dog died in Hawaii last week after being left unattended inside a hot car, according to the police department where the dog had served since 2021.
The interim police chief at the Hawaii Police Department called the incident "a preventable tragedy."
The interim police chief at the Hawaii Police Department called the incident "a preventable tragedy."
Police dog dies after being left in hot car in Hawaii: "Preventable tragedy"
A police dog died after being left unattended inside a hot car, according to the department where the dog had served since 2021.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A police dog died in Hawaii last week after being left unattended inside a hot car, according to the police department where the dog had served since 2021.
The interim police chief at the Hawaii Police Department called the incident "a preventable tragedy."
The interim police chief at the Hawaii Police Department called the incident "a preventable tragedy."
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A moose that has come to be known as Emil appeared nearly three weeks ago in Lower Austria, a province in the country's northeast that surrounds Vienna, and it doesn't seem to be in any hurry to leave
A border-crossing moose named Emil keeps wandering on the streets — and train tracks — of Austria
The moose, which is not native to Austria, is believed to have come from Poland via the Czech Republic.
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September 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A moose that has come to be known as Emil appeared nearly three weeks ago in Lower Austria, a province in the country's northeast that surrounds Vienna, and it doesn't seem to be in any hurry to leave
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An iguana at a zoo in the United Kingdom has given birth despite never having mated with a male, according to staff at the facility, who have hailed the "virgin birth" as "one of the rarest events in the animal kingdom."
Iguana's "virgin birth" hailed by zookeepers as "one of the rarest events in the animal kingdom"
"When we confirmed the eggs were fertile without any contact with a male, our jaws hit the floor," a U.K. zoo director said after an iguana gave birth to eight healthy babies.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
An iguana at a zoo in the United Kingdom has given birth despite never having mated with a male, according to staff at the facility, who have hailed the "virgin birth" as "one of the rarest events in the animal kingdom."