Animals

Vet clinics closed from mid-March until the first or second week of May because they were not considered essential, which meant feral cats were not serviced during the shutdown.

The Montclair Township Animal Shelter has played matchmaker for dogs and families during Adopt-a-Dog month.

Thanks to a Mast year for oaks (many acorns!), this is a boom year for chipmunks. Here's a bit about their ways.

Brady the therapy dog, a 13-year old Labrador mix from Montclair is doing his part to help people cope with COVID-19 and other crises.

Unity of Montclair held a virtual Pet Blessing on Sunday, July 19, with photos of beloved pets of all kinds, and a special tribute to Cooper the golden lab.

In "What's in your backyard," Sanford Sorkin writes about the many warblers — and some cheeky chipmunks — that have visited his home.

The shy skunk in your backyard would really rather not spray you, according to David Wasmuth, in his column for "What's in Your Backyard."

Ted and Lily Wright built an island for turtles in Edgemont Memorial Park, and are enjoying how life under lockdown is bringing them closer together.

Here's something you did not use to see every day: foxes on Fortunato field.A fox mom and her five cubs took an after-dinner stroll.Have you seen any wildlife? Send your pics to culture@montclairlocal.news.________________________________________________________________________READ: WHAT’S...

Murder hornets have reached North America. Will they reach Montclair, Kirsten D. Levingston wonders in her latest "Welcome to Montclair."