Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation remains unharmed after Camp Fire
December 12, 2018
Filed under Camp Fire, News, Showcase
Smoke filled the air as the fire burned surrounding areas, under a mile from the property. Tarps and sheets were placed over enclosures to keep the smoke out. It’s no easy task evacuating lions and tigers. Like much of Butte County, the Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation—which houses a wide...
Volunteers seek to reunify Camp Fire animals with owners
November 27, 2018
Filed under Camp Fire, Campus, Community, Mobile Headlines, News, Showcase
Thousands of people have been displaced by the Camp Fire, and so have their pets. Hundreds of animals have been rescued from evacuation sites but many are still waiting to be reunited with their owners. “We are currently in the reunification phase where animals are being picked up by their owners,”...
College students and pets don’t mix
September 10, 2018
With cute pet videos constantly going viral over Facebook and Twitter, it’s safe to say that animals of all form are pretty adorable. They’re quirky, sometimes fluffy and often times can be a best friend. What’s not to love? But, being an adult in college brings a lot of responsibilities. Homework,...
Owning a pet in college can create more harm than good
March 12, 2018
Filed under Blogs, Columns, Mobile Headlines, Opinion, Showcase
According to The American Institute of Stress, eight out of 10 college students experience stress frequently or on a day-to-day basis. College can get lonely and stressful at times, miles away from your family and friends. It is a whole new environment that we must get used to. So at times, it might ...
Elephant reserve may be coming closer to Chico
March 27, 2017
The Oakland Zoo seeks approval for the Tembo Preserve in Tehama County for elephant preservation. With Tehama County's suitable climate, African elephants would be welcomed into Northern California. Located 17 miles west of Interstate Highway 5, and about 30 minutes northwest of Redbluff the preserve...
