http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:07 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/13/seniors-stingray-project-becomes-family-effort-siblings-prepare-continue/stories/20260511091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/13/seniors-stingray-project-becomes-family-effort-siblings-prepare-continue/stories/20260511091#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/13/seniors-stingray-project-becomes-family-effort-siblings-prepare-continue/stories/20260511091 For months, Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo senior McKenzy Lounsbury has been preparing for an unusual new classmate: a juvenile stingray named Genevieve. McKenzy Lounsbury, center, shows her work of the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11 in Toledo. Genevieve the stingray swims in her habitat pool built and stabilized by McKenzy Lounsbury during the entire school year at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. McKenzy Lounsbury, reflected in center, shows her work of the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. McKenzy Lounsbury, center, shows her work of the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. Kurt Wicklund, senior director of the Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo, discussed how McKenzy Lounsbury, center, worked the entire school year to build and stabilize the habitat for Genevieve, a stingray, at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. Siblings London Redder and McKenzy and Madison Lounsbury admire Genevieve the stingray's habitat at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. Siblings London Redder and McKenzy and Madison Lounsbury admire Genevieve the stingray's habitat at the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center on May 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/annual-falconry-demonstration-lands-again-natures-nursery/stories/20260512087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/annual-falconry-demonstration-lands-again-natures-nursery/stories/20260512087#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 20:43:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/annual-falconry-demonstration-lands-again-natures-nursery/stories/20260512087 More than a dozen bird enthusiasts were able to take pictures and videos of different birds of prey that soared through the sky at Nature’s Nursery in Waterville on Tuesday. Beth Sutton of Monclova smiles as a Harris’s Hawk lands on her hand. Beth Simpkins of Toledo smiles as a Harris’s Hawk lands on her hand. Sean O’Hara of the Ohio School of Falconry handles an African Auger Buzzard. Tom Schank of Oak Harbor participates in an Introduction to Falconry class with a Harris’s Hawk. A barn owl sits on Sean O’Hara’s hand. From left, Linda Faber and Sean O’Hara handle an Eurasian Eagle Owl. Sean O’Hara of the Ohio School of Falconry handles a Gyrfalcon. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/we-are-closed-caninballz-dog-water-park-permanently-shuts-down/stories/20260512097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/we-are-closed-caninballz-dog-water-park-permanently-shuts-down/stories/20260512097#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 20:26:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/12/we-are-closed-caninballz-dog-water-park-permanently-shuts-down/stories/20260512097 Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in West Toledo has permanently closed its doors after less than a year in business, the business announced on its website. Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark on Secor Road in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/07/gorilla-at-toledo-zoo-dies-following-illness/stories/20260507097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/07/gorilla-at-toledo-zoo-dies-following-illness/stories/20260507097#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 18:12:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/07/gorilla-at-toledo-zoo-dies-following-illness/stories/20260507097 A 38-year-old gorilla at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has died, the zoo announced Thursday. The entrance at the Toledo Zoo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/07/organization-offering-free-dog-training-vaccinations/stories/20260504080 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/07/organization-offering-free-dog-training-vaccinations/stories/20260504080#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/05/07/organization-offering-free-dog-training-vaccinations/stories/20260504080 Toledo’s PET Bull Project will hold its first free dog training and vaccine clinic of 2026 on Saturday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/29/with-donors-help-perrysburg-woman-is-now-able-to-live-her-life-again/stories/20260429085 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/29/with-donors-help-perrysburg-woman-is-now-able-to-live-her-life-again/stories/20260429085#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:14:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/29/with-donors-help-perrysburg-woman-is-now-able-to-live-her-life-again/stories/20260429085 Jamie Osborn is looking forward to walking outside of her Perrysburg home again with the help of her new service dog. At left, Jamie Osborn of Perrysburg leads her service dog, a golden retriever named Aziraphale, on a graduation walk April 28 at Franklin Park Mall in Toledo. At left, Jamie Osborn of Perrysburg with her service dog Aziraphale April 28 at Franklin Park Mall in Toledo. At left, Jamie Osborn of Perrysburg leads her service dog, a golden retriever named Aziraphale, on a graduation walk April 28 at Franklin Park Mall in Toledo. Makailyn Cowell (right) of Legacy Dog Training looks on as she evaluates the pair’s performance. At left, Makailyn Cowell of Legacy Dog Training evaluates Jamie Osborn and her service dog, a golden retriever named Aziraphale, on a graduation walk April 28 at Franklin Park Mall in Toledo. At left, Jamie Osborn of Perrysburg with her service dog Aziraphale April 28 at Franklin Park Mall in Toledo. At left, Jamie Osborn of Perrysburg with her service dog Aziraphale April 28 at Franklin Park Mall in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/25/photo-gallery-eugene-baby-bash/stories/20260425095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/25/photo-gallery-eugene-baby-bash/stories/20260425095#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:19:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/25/photo-gallery-eugene-baby-bash/stories/20260425095 Eugene, a baby and new member of the giraffe herd, was celebrated during Eugene’s Baby Bash at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo April 25. Robin Kuhl takes a picture as her grandchildren Haven, 9, and Graysen Kuhl, 7, look at Charlotte the giraffe. Kenzie Hanna, 3, of Detroit, holds a giraffe stuffed animal and sports a giraffe shirt as her mom, Becca, holds her up to see the giraffes from an overlook. Attendees take pictures of the giraffes from an overlook. Lily the giraffe nuzzles her baby, Eugene, in the Africa! Overlook. Eugene, a baby and new member of the giraffe herd, stands in the Africa! Overlook. Cece Spinazze, 2, of Toledo holds a giraffe toy. Cece Spinazze, 2, of Toledo pins a toupee onto Eugene. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/20/lc4-closed-tuesday-wednesday-street-reconstruction/stories/20260420104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/20/lc4-closed-tuesday-wednesday-street-reconstruction/stories/20260420104#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:34:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/20/lc4-closed-tuesday-wednesday-street-reconstruction/stories/20260420104 The 13th Street reconstruction project will close Lucas County Canine Care & Control to the public Tuesday and Wednesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/12/love-cats-draws-breeders-spectators-competition/stories/20260412123 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/12/love-cats-draws-breeders-spectators-competition/stories/20260412123#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:02:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/12/love-cats-draws-breeders-spectators-competition/stories/20260412123 BOWLING GREEN — Dianne Dodd was cuddling her 11-month-old Maine coon, J.B., who calmly soaked it all in. Stevie, a 1-year-old domestic short hair cat, is judged by Rick Hoskinson. People carry their cats for judging. Cats wait their turn to be judged. Cats wait their turn to be judged. Jim Simmons proudly shows Aurora, his nearly 2-year-old Maine coon cat. Jim Simmons shares a moment with Aurora, his nearly 2-year-old Maine coon cat. Judge Rick Hoskinson looks over one of the cats. Stevie, a 1-year-old domestic short hair cat, is handled by judge Rick Hoskinson. Cheryl Lorditch gets the attention of Puffy, a 10-month-old Persian cat, with a toy. Cheryl Lorditch grooms Puffy, a 10-month-old Persian cat, for judging. Cheryl Lorditch preps Puffy, a 10-month-old Persian cat, for judging. Judge Gary Veach inspects Puffy, a 10-month-old Persian cat. Judge Gary Veach handles one of the cats. Judge Gary Veach handles Milton, a 3-year-old Balinese cat. Judge Gary Veach inspects Milton, a 3-year-old Balinese cat. Dianne Dodd plays with J.B., an 11-month-old Maine coon cat. Dianne Dodd holds up J.B., an 11-month-old Maine coon cat. Dianne Dodd holds Taz, a 3-year-old Maine coon cat. Dianne Dodd feeds Desi, 7-month-old Maine coon cat. Judge Gary Veach inspects a cat. Eadgyth, a 10-month-old Ocicat cat, sits in her cat carrier featuring a chandelier. Robin Madigan holds Eadgyth, her 10-month-old Ocicat cat. A sign on the building hosting the Just Cat-In Around Cat Fanciers cat show ironically says “no pets allowed” at the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/02/caninballz-dog-water-park-back-in-business-after-employee-walkout/stories/20260401140 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/02/caninballz-dog-water-park-back-in-business-after-employee-walkout/stories/20260401140#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:42:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/04/02/caninballz-dog-water-park-back-in-business-after-employee-walkout/stories/20260401140 After a two-week closure amid controversy, Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in West Toledo has splashed back into business with new employees and updated infrastructure, owner Millie Hopes said. From left, Morgan Klavinger, operations manager, Millie Hopes, owner, and Hannah Sung, team leader, at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. From left, Morgan Klavinger, operations manager, Millie Hopes, owner, and Hannah Sung, team leader, at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. Morgan Klavinger, operations manager, shows the pool area at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. A safety sign at the pool area at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. An enrichment/play area at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. The pools at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. An enrichment/play area at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. The pools at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. The pools at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. The spa area at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. Morgan Klavinger, operations manager, shows the spa area at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. Pool water heaters at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. Pool water heaters at Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. Caninballz Indoor Dog Waterpark in Toledo on April 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/03/19/photo-gallery-exotic-animal-meet-greet-owens-students/stories/20260319106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/03/19/photo-gallery-exotic-animal-meet-greet-owens-students/stories/20260319106#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:12:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/03/19/photo-gallery-exotic-animal-meet-greet-owens-students/stories/20260319106 Owens students gathered for an animal meet and greet event at Owens Community College in Perrysburg on March 19. Allison Osting, with Delphos-based Jungle Island Zoo, holds a kangaroo. People make their way through the trailer holding the animals. Allison Osting, with Delphos-based Jungle Island Zoo, holds a mountain coatimundi. A kunekune pig looks out from its enclosure. Owens student Krystal Bensch holds a baby kangaroo. Owens student Sarah Demaio feeds a carrot to kunekune pig. Owens student Dedric Draggoo pets a mountain coatimundi being held by Allison Osting, with Delphos-based Jungle Island Zoo. At right, Allison Osting, with Delphos-based Jungle Island Zoo, feeds a carrot to a mountain coatimundi. Casey Budy, center, looks to fellow dental student Maci Karrick, right, while petting a kangaroo. Allison Osting, with Delphos-based Jungle Island Zoo, at left, handles a kangaroo as dental students, from left, Casey Budy, Maci Karrick and Kylie Sallows give it attention. Ben Osting, with Delphos-based Jungle Island Zoo, holds an armadillo and baby kangaroo. Ben Osting, with Delphos-based Jungle Island Zoo, holds a baby kangaroo.