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Humane Society leaders suspended amid Tucson animal-transfer probe

October 04, 2023

Speculation and suspicion about how the Humane Society of Southern Arizona handled the transfer of 318 small animals to Tucson from San Diego has swirled online for weeks.

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The bear necessities of wild life: What should you do if you meet a wild animal?

October 04, 2023

As homes expand into habitat and changing climate conditions force animals to search farther for food, wildlife encounters are becoming more common.

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Pets of the week: Mollie likes to play fetch. Willa just likes to play

October 04, 2023

Both are available for adoption at Cascades Humane Society.

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Guilford County Animal Services pauses cat and kitten intake due to possible virus cases

October 04, 2023

The resource center is taking immediate steps to isolate affected felines from rest of cat population to contain FPV.

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Special animal adoption event makes it a doggone good time to visit a shelter

October 04, 2023

Bissell Pet Foundation will support reduced-fee pet adoptions through Oct. 15 at many Michiana shelters.

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Pierce County animal shelter hosts event as 17,000 pets expected to be evicted

October 04, 2023

On Tuesday we went to the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County as it held its ‘Empty the Shelters’ event.

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Michigan legislation introduced to prohibit dog breed ordinances

October 04, 2023

"I think the bills are intended to protect municipalities from themselves," says Matt Pepper, president and CEO of Michigan Humane.

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PUPPY PIPELINE: The true price of puppies and purebreds

October 03, 2023

Many of the dog in pet stores across the country come from large-scale commercial breeders - puppy mills - here in Iowa. The state has a lot of rural land and space for facilities, that make it ideal for a puppy mill to go unnoticed. Animal advocates say the USDA is not strict enough with problem breeders.

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Drowning dog saved by Greenville Police during Ophelia’s rains

October 03, 2023

Police say the dog would not have made it another hour

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Dallas Animal Services seeks adoptions, foster with shelter at 169% capacity

October 03, 2023

There are almost twice as many dogs are in the shelter as there are in the kennels, forcing the shelter to euthanize adoptable pets.

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Pima Animal Care Center using facial recognition on pets

October 03, 2023

TUCSON (KVOA) — Pima Animal Care Center took in 66 dogs and 29 cats yesterday, making for a total of 95 new animals into PACC.

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San Diego Humane Society Offers Free Microchips for Pets in October

October 03, 2023

San Diego Humane Society aims to keep pets safe this Halloween season by offering free microchips at their vaccine clinics throughout October, helping reunite lost pets with their owners more swiftly.

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Dog euthanized after attacking 4 people, including child, in Haltom City

October 03, 2023

Haltom City police say four people, including a 6-year-old, were injured in a dog attack at an apartment complex over the weekend. The dog was later euthanized.

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Woman accused of animal abuse in Chandler files for custody of dogs

October 03, 2023

The Arizona Humane Society confirmed with Arizona’s Family that April McLaughlin filed for custody of the dogs.

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Can pets join their owners in stores? Here's what you should know

October 03, 2023

Can pets join their owners in stores? If it's a service animal, the answer is yes. Here's what you should know.

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Woman shares important message about homeless man and his dog

October 03, 2023

"I have seen plenty of people with pets on the streets that make sure their dog is fed first," the woman from Florida told Newsweek.

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Dog rescued by GPD officer during Tropical Storm Ophelia up for adoption, owner charged

October 03, 2023

After a video of Greenville Police Department Officer Benjamin Schultz rescuing a dog from knee deep flood waters during Tropical Storm Ophelia went viral, county officials are again working to rescue the pup.

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Fort Worth faith community: ‘Take care of these creatures that are in our care’ 

October 02, 2023

The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is observed by Catholic and Protestant churches in early October through worship services and pet blessings.

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Dianne Feinstein, 90, represented animals in the U.S. Senate for 30 years - Animals 24-7

October 02, 2023

Feinstein discovered animal issues after move from San Francisco politics to Washington D.C.

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Your Afternoon Animal Fix

October 02, 2023

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here. "Gracie is

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‘Trash and animal feces’: Lubbock child endangerment case, woman arrested

October 02, 2023

The South Lubbock home of Selena Anne Green, 49, a woman accused of child endangerment, was described as “appalling” in court documents obtained by EverythingLubbock.com on Monday.

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Joe Biden’s Dog Keeps Biting Secret Service. We Asked a Dog Trainer Why.

October 02, 2023

President Biden’s two-year-old German Shepherd has now bitten 11 Secret Service officers. But, says one Virginia dog trainer, Commander can still adapt and thrive.

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If you’ve got an active family, this pup is the one for you

October 02, 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — This energetic, playful pup wants to play all day, every day! Mickey is 2 years old and ready to find his family! Guilford County Animal Services says that he’s ener

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East Bay pets of the week for Oct. 6

October 02, 2023

Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.

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What to Do If You Find a Stray Dog

October 01, 2023

Pima Animal Care Center helps with what to do if you find a stray animal, before bringing it in. What to Do If You Find a Stray Dog