Tagged: Animals

Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD’s Christine James about their comfort dog program. Cruz Promotes Expansion Of Comfort Dogs Program Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office

Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD’s Christine James about his efforts to expand the Comfort Dogs Program and an upcoming presentation at the meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition. Plymouth DA Discusses Organized Retail Theft International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition

Did you know there are several owl species here in Southern Massachusetts? We need to watch out for our feathery friends because once the winter darkness sets in, it can be a more risky time for owls. Since the sun sets earlier, that means owls are out hunting earlier…and that can coincide with rush hour […]

Last week a bear killed goats behind an electric fence inside a barn in Hanson. The decision to kill it when it’s found has created controversy throughout our region. Keepers of livestock want their animals protected. They’ve received death threats from lovers of wildlife. A normally small monthly gathering at the Halifax COA Tuesday morning […]

Trick-or-treaters in Whitman and Hanson were asked to be aware of another scary sight on Halloween, a bear. Whitman Police say that at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday they received a report of a black bear in the area of Commercial St. between Linden St. and Dyer Ave. An officer reported seeing the bear while responding to […]

A bear was struck on Route 3 Wednesday morning. Massachusetts State Police tell WATD News that shortly after 7:15 a.m. they received a report from a driver who said they struck a bear near Clark Rd. in Plymouth. The bear apparently went into the median. Cruisers arrived on scene but were unable to locate the […]

Plymouth Police are warning people that a bear was spotted in town. Police say the bear, named Buster, has been seen foraging through peoples’ trash on Bourne Rd. They also say residents should take down bird feeders and not leave small pets unattended outside. Other warnings posted by the department are to keep trash barrels […]

Turkeys have been making their presence known outside Broadcast House at 130 Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield.

Zak Mertz, Executive Director of the New England Wildlife Center, spoke with WATD’s Christine James about rodenticides and sadly the passing of a bald eagle named MK.  

Isabella Ripley speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the Pooch Playoffs.   For more information click here.