http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:08 GMT en-us hourly 1 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/02/12/daisy-is-wood-county-s-top-dog-name-for-2026-auditor-says/stories/20260211131 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/02/12/daisy-is-wood-county-s-top-dog-name-for-2026-auditor-says/stories/20260211131#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:48:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/02/12/daisy-is-wood-county-s-top-dog-name-for-2026-auditor-says/stories/20260211131 BOWLING GREEN — Nearly 11,000 dogs were registered in Wood County for 2026, with mixed-breed dogs and dogs named Daisy leading the pack. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/02/10/caninballz-dogs-indoor-waterpark-pup-party-event/stories/20260208127 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/02/10/caninballz-dogs-indoor-waterpark-pup-party-event/stories/20260208127#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:32:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/02/10/caninballz-dogs-indoor-waterpark-pup-party-event/stories/20260208127 Caninballz, an indoor waterpark for dogs at 4256 Secor Rd., is hosting its second Pup’s Party in the Park. A dog swims in the pool at the Caninballz indoor dog waterpark on Dec. 30, 2025, in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/02/08/photo-gallery-golden-retriever-meet-greet/stories/20260208132 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/02/08/photo-gallery-golden-retriever-meet-greet/stories/20260208132#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:03:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/02/08/photo-gallery-golden-retriever-meet-greet/stories/20260208132 The Golden Retriever Rescue Resource adoption event took place at Hollywood Feed in Toledo on Feb. 8. Click the image above to view the full gallery. Shaw Hampton, 13, scratches Minna. Shaw Hampton, 13, and his sister Sullivan, 11, pet Minna. Liz Gerrity pets her adopted dog Carino. Sweetie jumps up on Jaxson Clapper, 10. Sweetie gets scratches. Liz Gerrity pets her adopted dog Carino. Emerson DeAngelo pets Sweetie. Emerson DeAngelo, left, and his wife Katherine pet Sweetie. Sweetie gets scratches from Amy Gheres. Volunteer Anngelique Boyer pets Carino. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/31/bald-eagles-monroe-michigan-dte-plant-wildlife-watch/stories/20260131125 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/31/bald-eagles-monroe-michigan-dte-plant-wildlife-watch/stories/20260131125#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:24:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/31/bald-eagles-monroe-michigan-dte-plant-wildlife-watch/stories/20260131125 MONROE — With each passing year, fewer people are left to remember what it was like in the 1960s when bald eagles faced near extinction in the Lower 48 states. Two juvenile bald eagles interact in the sky during an eagle tour event at the DTE Energy power plant on Jan. 31 in Monroe. A bald eagle perches on a branch during an eagle tour event at the DTE Energy power plant. Bald eagles perch on a branches during an eagle tour event. An attendee gets a view of the birds with binoculars during an eagle tour event at the DTE Energy power plant. People take in the view of the eagles. A bald eagle perches on a branch. A bald eagle flies overhead during an eagle tour event. Maddie Drury, park ranger with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, left, looks through binoculars during an eagle tour event. A bald eagle flies by during an eagle tour event. Bald eagles perch on a branches during an eagle tour event. Maddie Drury, park ranger with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, points out a wing print in the snow during an eagle tour event. She was not sure if it was an eagle or hawk that left it. A bald eagle flies by during an eagle tour event. Maddie Drury, park ranger with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, speaks to attendees prior to the tour. Dorothy McLeer, interpretive naturalist with the University of Michigan-Dearborn and volunteer with the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Alliance, shows a replica of an eagle claw. Dorothy McLeer, interpretive naturalist with the University of Michigan-Dearborn and volunteer with the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Alliance, shows a replica of an eagle claw. Bald eagles perch on a branches during an eagle tour event at the DTE Energy power plant. Michelle Lithgow, left, and Amy Kaiser take photos during an eagle tour event at the DTE Energy power plant. People watch the eagles during an eagle tour event at the DTE Energy power plant. A juvenile bald eagle flies by during an eagle tour event at the DTE Energy power plant. Bald eagles perch on a branches during an eagle tour event at the DTE Energy power plant. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/30/toledo-zoo-welcomes-return-of-nuka-the-polar-bear/stories/20260130092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/30/toledo-zoo-welcomes-return-of-nuka-the-polar-bear/stories/20260130092#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:02:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/30/toledo-zoo-welcomes-return-of-nuka-the-polar-bear/stories/20260130092 Male polar bear Nuka has returned to the Toledo Zoo’s Arctic Encounter following a collaborative transfer with the Detroit Zoo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/29/lc4-to-host-valentine-s-day-inspired-adoption-special-donation-drive/stories/20260129104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/29/lc4-to-host-valentine-s-day-inspired-adoption-special-donation-drive/stories/20260129104#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:16:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/29/lc4-to-host-valentine-s-day-inspired-adoption-special-donation-drive/stories/20260129104 Lucas County Canine Care & Control will host a dog adoption special and donation drive starting Sunday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/27/at-least-715-bald-eagles-maybe-more-wintering-ohio/stories/20260126082 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/27/at-least-715-bald-eagles-maybe-more-wintering-ohio/stories/20260126082#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:14:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/01/27/at-least-715-bald-eagles-maybe-more-wintering-ohio/stories/20260126082 Citizen volunteers spotted 715 American bald eagles during the annual midwinter survey that was conducted recently, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports. An American bald eagle. An American bald eagle caught in flight near the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area near Oak Harbor in 2022.