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In-Depth: Tucson OBGYN accepts latest plea deal in animal neglect cases

April 25, 2026

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A Tucson OBGYN found guilty of performing illegal surgeries on dogs last year just took a plea deal in one of her cases.

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Cat dead after Amazon driver steals pet during delivery, family says

April 24, 2026

“He did not deserve to die on a metal table with strangers poking him.”

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Mobile veterinary unit aims to boost student training and animal care access

April 24, 2026

Michigan officials are preparing to launch a new mobile veterinary unit designed to bring services into underserved communities while giving veterinary and veterinary nursing students more hands-on training opportunities

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Missing shelter dog comes running back when his best friend shows up

April 24, 2026

A Kansas City shelter dog went missing during a foster fieldtrip, until his best friend showed up.

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San Diego Humane Society's pet of the week: Napoleon, a German Shepherd

April 24, 2026

Nina Thompson of the San Diego Humane Society returns with another pup this week, a German Shepherd named Napoleon.

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RivCo Animal Services Reports Significant Success

April 24, 2026

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has released its Annual Report highlighting significant success in lifesaving, operations,

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Denver shelter 'overflowing' with cats after animal hoarding investigation

April 24, 2026

Denver Animal Shelter's cat population spikes after a hoarding investigation, prompting a reduced-fee adoption drive to find homes for the felines.

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A shakeup at L.A.'s animal services. Is that good news for its 60,000 animals?

April 24, 2026

Your morning catch-up: Major changes are coming to L.A.'s Animal Services, more rain is headed for the city and other big stories

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Friend for Life: Meet Guss Magnolia!

April 24, 2026

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Guss Magnolia is this week’s Friend For Life from Verona Street! Meet Guss Magnolia, our Friend for Life this week from Verona Street (Photo/Verona Street Animal Soci

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Animal lovers unleash new spay/neuter bill

April 23, 2026

SPEAKING FOR THE ANIMALS—State Assemblymember Esmerelda Soria takes the podium at Eastwood rescue center in Agoura Hills to discuss her new legislation making spay and neutering services more accessible across the state. Photos by EAMON MUPRHY/Acorn Newspapers State and local elected officials, veterinarians and animal welfare advocates gathered on April 16 at the Eastwood Ranch

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More than half of 480 ducks rescued from Anza sanctuary went to a livestock company

April 23, 2026

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services fends off criticism that it should have waited to turn over the animals to sanctuaries willing to take them.

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Hungry and Sick Shelter Animals Would Be Result of Proposed Budget, Department Warns

April 23, 2026

LA Animal Services warns that the Mayor’s 2026-27 budget would eliminate all food funding and slash medical supplies for shelters already in "emergency" status.

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Jersey's Journeys from PACC; adoptable dogs and cats

April 23, 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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‘Scared’ Shelter Dog Left Behind Finally Leaves Kennel With a Little Help

April 23, 2026

It takes a whole village to help a shelter dog feel brave enough to leave his kennel. And right now, a sweet pup named YAYO is that quiet soul over at @vivspowers who really needs a win. He recently a...

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DeKalb animal shelters expanding services after county approves new funding

April 22, 2026

The nonprofit said the funding will increase its free spay/neuter capacity by around six times the number annually.

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New funding helping DeKalb's LifeLine Animal Project expand services

April 22, 2026

Last year, LifeLine Animal Project saw the highest number of animals brought into its shelter in its history. Now they're going to be able to do more thanks to a contract extention.

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PetMeds announces strategic partnership with Rural King to launch pet pharmacy offering across retai

April 22, 2026

Collaboration expands access to affordable pet medications for rural communities nationwide

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250,000 lost pets reunited: Lifesaving national nonprofit helps bring lost pets and their families b

April 22, 2026

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Shelter Dog Abandoned as a Baby & Then Returned Gets His Happy Ending

April 22, 2026

It is hard to imagine a puppy being given up twice before their first birthday. This video is all about an abandoned shelter dog that was finally adopted after a very long wait. Noemix Sd from @n0em1x shared his story when things looked pretty grim for the little guy. Ronnie first lost his home at [] The post Shelter Dog Abandoned as a Baby & Then Returned Gets His Happy Ending appeared first on DogTime.

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Protect your pets from heartworm

April 21, 2026

Michigan Humane shares what pet parents need to know

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Tuesday tailwagger features Treena from Charlotte Animal Care & Control

April 21, 2026

Community urged to help through adoptions, fostering and staycations

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Palm Valley Animal Society’s 10th Anniversary Celebration, April 30th

April 21, 2026

For a decade, the Laurie P. Andrews Center has stood as a lifeline for thousands of animals across the Rio Grande Valley.

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Meet Dutchess, a foster pup ready for her forever home

April 21, 2026

Meet Dutchess, a gentle and playful foster dog who loves toys, walks and snuggles and is ready for her forever home.

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Lollypop Farm expects more animals to enter their care as warmer weather approaches

April 21, 2026

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – After a busy winter for the team at The Humane Society of Greater Rochester, they’re asking for the community’s help heading into spring and summer. Over the past several months, The Humane Society of Greater Rochester has been involved in multiple animal cruelty and neglect cases including a case in Lyndonville []

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Midland Animal Services: 200 adoptions & transfers in March

April 20, 2026

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – During the first quarter of 2026, Midland Animal Services reported 200 animals were either adopted or transferred in March. MAS showed in its March report that th