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New year: New pets at PACC going on Jersey's Journeys

January 01, 2026

Here are this week's dogs and cats going on Jersey's Journeys to find their forever homes. All of them are up for adoption at PACC.

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Forty dogs rescued from squalid La Mesa apartment. ‘One of the worst hoarding situations.’

December 31, 2025

The dogs were found living in a unit that had floors and walls caked in trash, grime and animal waste.

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Feeding Pets of the Homeless Receives Grant to Support Emergency Veterinary Care and Veteran Pet Sup

December 31, 2025

Grant will help pets of people and veterans experiencing homelessness receive critical care Their support strengthens our ability to serve some of the most vulnerable members of our communities” — Genevieve Frederick, Founder & President of Feeding Pets of the Homeless CARSON CITY, NV, UNITED STATES, December 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Feeding Pets of the []

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Ring In 2026 With Wagging Tails: Calm Anxious Pups At Dallas Shelter

December 31, 2025

Be a hero for anxious pups! Join Dallas Animal Services' free NYE cuddle event to calm shelter dogs during fireworks.

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Feeding Pets of the Homeless Receives Grant to Support Emergency Veterinary Care and Veteran Pet Sup

December 31, 2025

Grant will help pets of people and veterans experiencing homelessness receive critical care Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national animal welfare nonprofit based in Carson City, Nev., has received []

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Volunteer to calm dogs during NYE fireworks

December 31, 2025

Dallas Animal Services is calling on the community to help calm anxious shelter pets through its Calming the Canines volunteer event.

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La Mesa Apartment Stuffed With 50 Dogs Stuns San Diego Rescuers

December 31, 2025

San Diego Humane Society rescued roughly 50 dogs from a La Mesa apartment — many need urgent care.

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Pet Safety on New Year's Eve - Larchmont Buzz

December 31, 2025

New Year's Eve can bring fireworks, noisemakers, and loud music. Here's some tips for keeping pets safe on New Year's Eve.

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Secure your pets ahead of New Year's Eve noise, Pima animal shelter says - Click pic for more:

December 30, 2025

Pet owners should take extra precautions to avoid having their pets become frightened by the New Year's Eve festivities and running away, Pima Animal Control Center officials said.

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Meet Paddy Cake, an adorable Pittie mix

December 30, 2025

Paddy Cake was abandoned in an empty apartment and rescued by Humane Law Enforcement. She’s now looking for a forever home.

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New California laws aim to protect pets, boost veterinary care in 2026

December 30, 2025

New California animal welfare laws will take effect Jan. 1, targeting unethical pet sales and enhancing veterinary care statewide.

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Meet Violet, a beautiful and gorgeous cat

December 30, 2025

Violet is a beautiful and absolutely gorgeous 2-year-old cat who is ready for her next chapter.

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4 ways Kansas Citians build community beyond headlines

December 29, 2025

From student-led parks to food relief and rescue dogs, locals turn ideas into impact.

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Empowering Kansas City: five stories of community action in 2025

December 29, 2025

High school students built a park for pets, while the city's toy drive seeks 60,000 gifts.

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New animal welfare laws to take effect in California on Jan. 1

December 29, 2025

New laws will take effect in the new year across the Golden State, including five bills sponsored by the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) that aim to improve animal welfare and veterinary care.

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San Juan woman hospitalized following Christmas Day dog attack

December 29, 2025

A San Juan woman is recovering in the hospital after police said she was attacked by a dog on Christmas Day. The woman’s neighbors, Lupe and Denise Acevedo, said they were there when a dog ran outside and attacked their neighbor. “I just heard a very soft voice say 'ayudame' twice, 'ayudame,’” Lupe said. The San Juan Police Department confirmed the attack happened at the 110 block of Anna Drive at around 2 p.m. on Christmas Day. San Juan Police Chief Leandro Sifuentes said a dog belonging to a neighbor in the area ran out of its home and attacked the woman. Lupe and Denise came to their neighbor’s aid. “I yelled at my husband 'the dog is biting [her]' and I started running and praying 'oh dear God let [her] be OK,’” Denise said. “The dog opened her finger. She had a lot of bleeding, the skin there was off. He really did something to her.

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Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91

December 28, 2025

PARIS — Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91. Bardot died Sunday at her home in southern France, according to Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for []

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Animal rescue volunteers open rain-soaked box and are left heartbroken

December 27, 2025

During a routine patrol, staff from Fresno Humane Animal Services happened to stumble across a wet cardboard box that had a huge surprise inside.

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Pets of the Week

December 27, 2025

Anyone interested in adopting this week’s featured pets can make an appointment to meet them at Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane, Land O’Lakes, by calling 813-929-1212 or going

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Memphis Street Animal Rescue holds massive sale to begin raising funds to replace stolen trailer

December 27, 2025

Memphis Street Animal Rescue's store Thrift and Paw held a massive sale to begin raising the funds needed to replace a stolen trailer.

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Video: Memphis Street Animal Rescue holds massive sale to begin raising funds to replace stolen trai

December 27, 2025

Memphis Street Animal Rescue's store Thrift and Paw held a massive sale to begin raising funds to replace a stolen trailer.