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SDHS Paint Your Pet

February 14, 2026

Join Lovejoy Creations for a Paint Your Pet class — a heartwarming, self-paced workshop where you'll turn your favorite pet photo into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Choose your style — realistic or pop art — and learn painting techniques like brush control, color mixing and highlighting. You'll leave with a piece of art to treasure forever, and 15% of your purchase will support San Diego Humane Society — a creative way to show a little extra love this season. Visit: https://www.lovejoycreations.com/sign-up-for-classes/p/sdhs San Diego Humane Society on Instagram and Facebook

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Over 200 dogs rescued from suspected Texas dogfighting operation

February 13, 2026

More than 200 dogs were rescued in one of the largest suspected dogfighting busts in years.
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LA shelter dogs dressed for Valentine's Day to charm their way into...

February 12, 2026

Cupid made a stop at a Los Angeles city shelter this Valentine’s Day — proving love might be the most powerful rescue tool of all.
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Huge Dallas dogfighting bust nets hundreds of animals plus drugs, weapons

February 12, 2026

The operation was notable not just for coordination among multiple agencies, but because it targeted dozens of locations without suspects being tipped off.
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Pets of the Week

February 12, 2026

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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Rochester Animal Services offering two free pet clinics this month

February 12, 2026

Need to get your pet vaccinated? Rochester Animal Services is hosting two free pet vaccine clinics for people living in Rochester.
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Orange Shelter Cat's Special Celebration After Reaching Huge Milestone Has People in Tears

February 12, 2026

Kyle’s quarantine ends with caps, cake, cuddles.
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Rochester Animal Services to host free pet vaccine clinics for city residents

February 12, 2026

Free Cat Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 15Free Dog Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20Rochester Animal Services (RAS) will host two free pet vaccine clinics this month at the Rochester Community Sports Complex, 448 Smith St, in Parking Lot C near the blue storage containers, to help Rochester residents protect the health and well-being of their cats and dogs.
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Pet of the Week: Meet Kimi from Riverside County Animal Services

February 12, 2026

Veronica Perez from Riverside County Animal Services joined us this morning with Kimi, an energetic 13-week-old brown brindle and white Bull Terrier mix looking
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Australia Veterinary Market — Growth, Forecast & Strategic Outlook 2026–2034

February 12, 2026

Pet humanization, advanced animal health services, and supportive policies are driving one of Australia’s fastest-growing healthcare segments.
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Jacksonville ACPS updates website to help reunite lost pets and owners

February 12, 2026

ACPS has overhauled its website's lost and found pet section following conversations about how to improve pet and owner reunification rates in Jacksonville.
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New license plate helps reduce pet overpopulation across Texas

February 11, 2026

Show your love for pets and support a statewide cause with the new Animal Friendly Texas license plate. Twenty-two dollars from each purchase goes to pet overpopulation reduction.
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TUCSON NOW: Valentine’s Day pet adoption event

February 11, 2026

All pets will be free to adopt at the event.
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Pasco County Animal Services

February 11, 2026

This week’s Pet Patrol features an adorable adoptable pet and important rabies safety tips from Pasco County Animal Services’ Julielynn Buchan.
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Valentine’s special: $14 pet adoptions at LifeLine in Fulton

February 11, 2026

LifeLine Animal Project is marking Valentine’s Day with adoption specials and a fundraiser aimed at supporting pets in metro Atlanta shelters.
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Actress Katherine Heigl And Her Mom Commit To Helping Riverside County Pets

February 11, 2026

The family's foundation, named in honor of the screen star's older brother, will bring low-cost spay and neuter services to the desert.
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Spay and Neuter Awareness Month: Free and Low-Cost Resources

February 11, 2026

February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month. LA Animal Services offers free and low-cost spay and neuter certificates for city residents.
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Pinellas County uses AI facial recognition to reunite lost pets with families via Petco Love Lost

February 10, 2026

Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according to Jennifer Renner, the director of Pinellas County Animal Services.
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Dunwoody City Council ‘goes to the dogs’ for a good cause with LifeLine Animal Project partnership

February 10, 2026

Dunwoody City Council introduces adoptable dogs from LifeLine Animal Project to raise awareness and find homes for animals in need.
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Meet Elmer, a puppy with great manners and a love for snow days

February 10, 2026

When he’s not giving furry, tail-wagging greetings at the door, you’ll find Elmer chasing a ball, chewing on his favorite toys, soaking up belly rubs or happily exploring the snow.
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Bass’ Inside Safe Pet Care Message Sparks Anger Over Skid Row Conditions

February 10, 2026

Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism over a pet care initiative for the unhoused. Commenters cite "unchecked breeding" and shelter crises as L.A.'s real animal welfare issues.
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“Update on Apple the Yorkie – Dog Cruelty Victim – doing fantastic.”

February 09, 2026

"Dear PoPville, Apple the Yorkie whose story was shared last Monday is doing fantastic. In just one week, she has blossomed from matted, starving, and unsure into the most confident, bright, and loving dog you’ll ever meet. She wants to be held and snuggled 24/7 (and isn’t shy about vocalizing this desire), she LOVES playing
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Fetch Pet Insurance’s 4th 101 Donations Campaign Raises $400K+ to Expand Free Veterinary Care with P

February 06, 2026

Campaign draws more than 2,200 individual gifts and eight corporate partners; enables expansion into three new
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Furry Friday: Meet Sirloin the cat and Himalayan the dog

February 06, 2026

Michigan Humane presents two of the adoptable animals that are currently under its shelter care: Sirloin the cat and Himalayan the dog.
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Sunshine and warmer temps bring smiles to dogs and volunteers at KC Pet Project

February 06, 2026

A stretch of warm, sunny weather is bringing smiles to both people and animals at KC Pet Project, where staff and volunteers say even a small change in temperature can make a big difference.