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Eye Care for Animals Opens Veterinary Clinic in Palm Desert, Southern California

March 27, 2026

Thrive Pet Healthcare is expanding access to veterinary care in Southern California with the opening of Eye Care for Animals Palm Desert, a new clinic focused

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1,200 ‘Walk for Animals’ at Kit Carson Park

March 26, 2026

More than 600 dogs took part in the walk. The spirit of community and compassion was on full display Saturday morning, March 21 at Escondido’s Kit Carson Park as San Diego Humane Society hosted its 27th Annual Walk for Animals - North County. Nearly 1,200 animal lovers and 600 dogs, gathered to support a common
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Friend for Life: Meet Derry!

March 26, 2026

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This week’s Friend for Life is Derry from Verona Street Animal Society. He’s a 1-year-old with a curious nose, gentle heart, and so much love to give. DerryR
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Pawsitive Packs program keeping local pets and people together

March 26, 2026

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is offering support to pet families facing financial hardship and housing insecurity. They're bringing the Pawsitive Pack
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Riverside County PetSmart stores will host adoptable pets Friday

March 26, 2026

A $25,000 grant from PetSmart Charities will support National Adoption Week events at local PetSmart stores in Palm Desert and Hemet...
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Orphaned Monrovia Bear Cubs Receive Care At San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center

March 25, 2026

A preventable tragedy that left two bear cubs orphaned is now offering a glimmer of hope. After their mother, Blondie, was killed in Monrovia, California, her young cubs were rescued and are now receiving specialized care at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center. On Saturday morning, Blondie swiped at a woman walking her []
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Cabot Arkansas Hosting Low Cost Drive-Thru Pet Vaccine Clinic March 28

March 25, 2026

Cabot Arkansas will host a low cost drive-thru pet vaccine clinic March 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Vaccines are $15 each with services available for dogs and cats across Central Arkansas.
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LA shelter dogs flown to Chicago after massive animal rescue to get star-studded Windy City welcome

March 24, 2026

Rancic, the former E! News anchor and restauranteur, will meet the animals at a private airport in the Chicago area this afternoon.
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Public Asks for Help Finding Those Behind Attacks on Wild Donkeys

March 24, 2026

Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials Tuesday confirmed that dogs trained for aggression are likely responsible for some of the recent attacks resulting in brutal and often fatal injuries to wild burros around Moreno Valley and Riverside. “It’s domestic dogs,” agency Commander Lesley Huennekens told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. “Being in this []
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LA Shelter Dogs Fly to Chicago

March 24, 2026

As part of a desperate effort to make room in local shelters for some of the more than 300 cats and dogs rescued from a property in the Lake Hughes area amid allegations of animal cruelty, an animal-rescue group flew about 100 animals from L.A. to the Chicago area early Tuesday. Paws for Life K9 []
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Tuesday tailwagger features Violet from Charlotte Animal Care & Control - sponsored by Hughes Floo

March 24, 2026

Community urged to help through adoptions, fostering and staycations
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Meet Bennett, a terrier mix who’s a certified snuggle bug

March 24, 2026

Bennett is the brindle baby of your dreams!
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Meet Brocade, a playful pup filled with charm

March 24, 2026

Brocade — and his hilarious Yoda-like ears — can’t wait to meet you!
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PAWSITIVE PATH: Meet Junie, from Guide Dogs for the Blind

March 23, 2026

Here at 13 News, we have a special guest we’d like you to meet, who has become a staple in the newsroom over the last few weeks.
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Veterinary Science Certificate Program promotes early steps on career path

March 23, 2026

Veterinary science program helps students with the early steps on the career path to help pet owners and livestock producers alike.
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Dave Portnoy’s dog Miss Peaches is a ‘furfluencer.’ Here’s her new gig

March 23, 2026

The pet has millions of followers.
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Mutt Monday: Help ease shelter overcrowding this National Puppy Day

March 23, 2026

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — If you’ve been thinking about getting a puppy, El Paso Animal Services has a message this National Puppy Day: they’ve got plenty. Maybe too many. Officials tell KTSM th
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Charlotte celebrates National Puppy Day with push for adoption

March 23, 2026

Animal Care & Control highlights puppy power and community support
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Pets of the Week

March 23, 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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Kitten shower at Dallas Animal Services

March 23, 2026

Dallas Animal Services needs your help! Today the shelter kicked off its first ever "Kitten Shower" as peak kitten season gets underway.
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Dallas Animal Services kicks off annual Community Kitten Shower

March 22, 2026

Sunday marked the first of what will be an annual event where residents can learn more about how to support kittens entering the shelter system.
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Adopt a friend: Local pets up for adoption for March 22

March 22, 2026

Adoptable animals at Pima Animal Care Center. Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 520-724-5900. Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 1:30-7 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5
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CCTV Captures Shocking Moment Stray Dog Falls Onto Distillery’s Roof

March 22, 2026

The dog named Rieger appeared to fall from a bridge at 1:24 a.m., with people speculating he may have been thrown.
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These people used AI to help find their lost pets

March 21, 2026

“As controversial as AI is right now, this is one of those areas where it’s a real win,” said Julie Castle, chief executive of Best Friends Animal Society.
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'Sweetest girl' adopted after Memphis military serviceman surrenders dog before deployment

March 20, 2026

Earlier this week, Memphis Animal Services posted on social media about a military serviceman who had to make "the heartbreaking decision" to give up his dog for adoption because he was being deployed.