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A canine patient on Angell's ventilator.

Local animal hospitals have ventilators to share — and they're stepping up to help out amid coronavirus pandemic

Evelyn Lebel plays with a dog with her fiancee Chris Stepanek near her parents' house on Plum Island.

Consider these tips to keep your pet happy and healthy near home.

Many things have stopped because of coronavirus. Pet adoption is not one of them.

In this Friday, March 13, 2020 photo, a lobster is seen at a packing facility in Kennebunkport, Maine. The worldwide markets for live lobsters have been disrupted by the coronavirus, and members of the industry are concerned it could worsen if the outbreak lingers into the summer. China is one of the biggest importers of lobster in the world, and it isn't taking any of the shellfish right now as it seems to control the spread of the virus. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Lobster prices tumble; future is cloudy as exports shut down March 14, 2020 | 9:51 AM

This file photo shows Governor Charlie Baker, center, joining students from Hudson High School in lowering a net in the Assabet River, prior to the release of hatchery-raised trout, in Northborough, Mass., in 2014.

Mass. Division of Fisheries and Wildlife to start trout stocking program March 7, 2020 | 10:39 AM

Watch: Distressed beaver rescued from Charles River in Wellesley March 6, 2020 | 12:04 PM

'Bailey stole it'

Elizabeth Warren's golden retriever, Bailey, swiped a burrito March 5, 2020 | 5:34 PM

A cat was found inside a trash bag in Nashua, New Hampshire.

'We see a lot of odd things, but nothing like this.' March 4, 2020 | 1:44 PM

Southborough man uses broom to defend his wife and dog from coyotes March 3, 2020 | 2:15 PM

Watch: Hingham police cruiser almost strikes deer crossing the road March 3, 2020 | 11:34 AM

Lab rescued after falling through ice in Ashland State Park February 26, 2020 | 4:12 PM

Connecticut authorities rescue pit bull puppy trapped in well February 25, 2020 | 12:05 PM

A dog sits in the front seat of a car in heavy traffic in downtown Boston. In Maine, a proposal

Proposal to let people save pets from cars goes to the dogs February 24, 2020 | 10:18 AM

Box office goes 'Sonic' again but hears 'Call of the Wild' February 23, 2020 | 7:54 PM

A black bear yearling in New Hampshire.

N.H. wildlife officials say to watch out for more active bears February 23, 2020 | 12:37 PM

Spruce was named after the bar that my husband and I met at (Spruce Street Tavern). We love Spruce because he is the most friendly, lovable pup! Whenever we go on walks, he demands that he gets pet by each person we come across (some people don't always love that and we apologize!). It makes for a much longer walk, but it makes him so happy and that's all we want.

Here are 11 pets from Boston.com readers to brighten your day February 21, 2020 | 4:49 PM

There are potential physical, mental, and emotional health benefits for people who own pets. With all of the benefits, it wouldn’t be surprising if doctors one day began prescribing pets. Until then, here are some reasons why you may want to consider calling a furry friend your own.

It's National Love Your Pet Day. Share a photo of your furry friends with us February 20, 2020 | 7:38 AM

Mendon family dog safe after coyote attack caught on surveillance footage February 18, 2020 | 5:47 PM

'Sonic the Hedgehog' speeds to $57 million debut February 16, 2020 | 3:36 PM

Sandra, an Orangutan, was granted legal personhood in time for 34th birthday at Florida sanctuary February 16, 2020 | 10:07 AM

A wild turkey nicknamed

N.H. wants public's help in counting turkeys February 16, 2020 | 8:42 AM

BOSTON, MA - 8/31/2017: Lobsters at the New England Aquarium in rare colors with the newest addition, a yellow one donated by Patriot Seafoods of Salem caught by lobsterman Bill Porter of Marbelhead. Colors present in the photograph are: Blue, orange, normal color, black/orange and newest yellow.

NEAQ gets blue lobster for exhibit February 15, 2020 | 9:16 AM

Trudy Malden K-9

Neglected dog becomes newest (honorary) member of Malden police's K-9 force February 13, 2020 | 3:29 PM

A rat near a trash can in the Park View neighborhood of the District, where the rodents thrive — and sometimes destroy cars.

Rats will devour your car February 13, 2020 | 1:58 PM

More bears are out and about this winter, say biologists.

Biologist warns that warm weather means bears are more active this winter February 12, 2020 | 2:01 PM

Two of the dogs seized from a home in Freetown.

Alleged Animal Cruelty

Owner facing felony animal cruelty charges after 27 emaciated animals seized from Freetown home February 12, 2020 | 12:54 PM

rock in bag

Dead Cat in Charles

Animal control seeking public's help after cat found dead inside trash bag in Charles River February 11, 2020 | 1:45 PM

Scottie

Violent attack on Harwich pony prompts investigation February 11, 2020 | 9:34 AM

An annual llama race happened in Ecuador. There's photos. February 9, 2020 | 1:38 PM

Adams

Authorities release name of man killed by crossbow in Adams February 7, 2020 | 11:58 AM

German Shepherd

Police looking for suspect who abandoned German Shepherd in Salem February 6, 2020 | 5:45 PM

Orland, Maine

Maine man, dog die after truck breaks through ice on lake February 6, 2020 | 9:41 AM

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says 50 North Atlantic right whales were seen south of Nantucket Island on Jan. 31.

Mariners urged to beware as endangered whales gather off Nantucket coast February 5, 2020 | 12:18 PM