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2 arrested after Phoenix police find 8 malnourished dogs chained in backyard

December 02, 2023

2 people were arrested on suspicion of mistreating 8 dogs, who were found malnourished, chained at North Seventh Place in Phoenix.

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Fulton County opens brand new, life-saving animal shelter

December 02, 2023

After five years in the making, Fulton County officials are elated to open a brand new, 50,000-square-foot animal shelter.

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'Baskin-Robbins' concept offers the ultimate treat to dogs at a unique Arizona ice cream bar

December 02, 2023

A love for dogs led two people to open Cones For Bones, Tucson's first doggy ice cream bar.

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Pogo’s Project aims to support dog owners through education, outreach

December 02, 2023

A new nonprofit’s mission is to reduce dog surrenders and mistreatment through education and outreach in central Indiana. In October, Carmel resident Renee Harlor launched Pogo’s Project. One of its objectives is to keep dogs with their owners by helping to provide information about and solutions t

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An ice cream shop for DOGS just opened in Tucson

December 02, 2023

Not only does Cones For Bones make ice cream for dogs, but there are treats, toys and doggy birthday parties.

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New dog respiratory illness has been detected in SC. Here's what you need to know.

December 02, 2023

A respiratory dog illness that has hit over a dozen states in the country has been detected in South Carolina. Here's what pet owners need to know.

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MCC’s Phi Theta Kappa hosts animal shelter drive

December 02, 2023

Montcalm Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society is collecting items to donate to local animal shelters. Donations are being accepted until Dec. 8 and may be dropped off in room A143 in the Stanley P. Ash Building on the MCC’s Sidney campus. Items needed include leashes and collars, dog food, cat food, rabbit, hamster and gerbil food, dog and cat toys, dog and cat treats, towels, blankets, pet beds, cat litter and animal shampoo. The items will go to local shelters in the area.

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'Exorcist' Icon Linda Blair Will Go to Hell and Back Protecting Animals (Exclusive)

December 02, 2023

"The shelters were never set up for the crisis that's happening," 'Exorcist' icon and Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation founder told Green Matters.

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Salem contractor charged with attempted murder of his wife, killing her dog

December 02, 2023

Mark Fox originally was scheduled to be arraigned Nov. 9, but his attorney said he was sedated in a hospital. Police reports say he stabbed himself.

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‘Mutts’ guard dog freed

December 02, 2023

NEW YORK — Something is different on the comics pages this week. In the panels of “Mutts,” there’s the long-delayed sight of freedom. Patrick McDonnell, the cartoonist who draws the popular strip, is freeing his character Guard Dog, liberating an animal who has become for decades a symbol of the cruelty of dog chaining. “I []

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SPCA of Texas Appoints Former Dallas City Council Member as President, CEO

December 01, 2023

In his new role, Chris Luna will lead 153 employees and 992 volunteers in the 85-year-old organization’s mission to provide every animal exceptional care and a loving home by preventing and prosecuting animal cruelty, caring for rescued animals, and keeping pets in their loving homes.

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How Do Wildlife Officers Identify the Species Source of Animal Ivory? | Outdoors

December 01, 2023

Ivory Trafficking Q: How do wildlife officers tell the difference between elephant ivory and other animals that have ivory such as whales or even

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Bringing Holiday Hope to Shelter Pets, Dec 1st-17th

December 01, 2023

Palm Valley Animal Society will participate December 1-17, 2023, at their Trenton and Laurie P. Andrews location, offering fee-waived adoptions foradult cats and dogs, and $25 for kittens and $50 puppies.

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OC Animal Care sought to avoid optics of sending bunnies to local reptile rescue group

December 01, 2023

Animal welfare advocates call for an investigation into what happened to rabbits, guinea pigs and small animals released to Southern California Herpetology Association & Rescue.

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Want to be the cat's meow? Guilford County's animal shelter needs foster families.

December 01, 2023

The shelter's Dog’s Day Out program allows people to take a dog out for a few hours or a day to give it a break from the shelter.

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Deadly dog disease prompts Redlands business owners to cancel animal shelter fundraiser. What pet ow

December 01, 2023

While dogs continue to be sickened by a mysterious respiratory disease that’s going around, a Redlands coffee shop owner was disheartened to share she had to cancel an event aimed to benefit shelter animals because of the illness.

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This veterinarian walks the streets to treat unhoused people's pets. Now he's up for CNN Hero of the

December 01, 2023

North County's Dr. Kwane Stewart is one of the CNN Top Ten Heroes of the Year, and enough votes could catapult him to take the top honor and its $100,000 prize to fund his work

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Linda Blair Talks The Exorcist: Believer Return & Why She Left Hollywood For Animal Activism

December 01, 2023

Linda Blair speaks with NBC Insider about her brief guest role in the new horror flick The Exorcist: Believer, as well as her WorldHeart Foundation.

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Memphis Animal Services offers free drive-through dog vaccinations for pets in need

December 01, 2023

The vaccines are being funded by PetCo Love's national vaccination initiative called Vaccinated and Loved.

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Dogs face Christmas lockdown over mysterious illness

December 01, 2023

Holiday dog events are being cancelled due to concerns of the spread of a mystery respiratory disease among America's canine population.

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Humane Society of Southern Arizona announces findings from animal transfer incident

December 01, 2023

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona released the findings from an investigation regarding the transfer and likely disappearance of hundreds of small animals. Terry Flores is the private investigator hired by the HSSA and he said it was an internal workplace investigation and not a criminal inquiry. The report is about the controversial transfer of hundreds of small animals from the San Diego Humane Society to the HSSA and then the HSAA to a small “rescue group” in Maricopa County.

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Missing over a year, Bloomington dog finds way home

December 01, 2023

Fifteen months ago, a black Shih Tzu named Oliver went missing from his Bloomington home. Thanks to the kindness of strangers — and maybe fate? — he's back home again.

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Farnam Fest brings pets and people together in Blackstone District

December 01, 2023

The Farnam Fest, an outdoor celebration of music, drinks and food in the Blackstone District, was held on Saturday, creating an opportunity for the area to rally during the pandemic.

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The Human Animal Bond Research Institute announces new strategic alliance

November 30, 2023

Synchrony and HABRI will join forces to strengthen the human-animal bond

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Chart of the Month: Pet owners equate in-person visits with best care

November 30, 2023

Though some argue that a virtual VCPR would increase access to care, results of a new survey of pet owners overwhelmingly suggest otherwise.