Monthly Archives: July 2022

Aiken County Animal Shelter Takes In As Many Animals As It Adopts

AIKEN, Sc. (WRDW/WAGT) — Animal shelters are notorious for being overcrowded, and the only way to solve this problem before putting dogs to sleep is to help them find forever homes. This week, 23 dogs and 17 cats were adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter, but all of their …

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Feeling the pinch, the animal shelter becomes Mexico-focused

By Alan Dale Editor-in-Chief Animal overpopulation a book a punch to dogs from outside of Mexico. Due to overcrowding and increased expenses, the only animals from Audrain County that will be accepted at the Mexico Animal Shelter, 101 South Morris, must have an address in Mexico. This includes strays, surrenders, …

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Sheriff: TV reporter assaulted in North Carolina while covering story of kennel fined for animal abuse | State and Area News

A Thomasville, North Carolina kennel owner and another man were charged with attacking a WGHP/Fox 8 photojournalist on Thursday afternoon, possibly breaking his jaw. The photojournalist was working on a story about the kennel fined $1,400 for alleged dog abuse. Davidson County Sheriff Richie Simmons said Friday that Zachary Ryan …

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UAE flash floods leave hundreds of dogs and cats displaced and destroy animal shelters

Animal rescue volunteers in the United Arab Emirates say they have been devastated after deadly flash floods hit the Northern Emirates this week, leaving dog and cat shelters in ruins and hundreds of animals displaced. A rescue group, Animals and Us, in Fujairah said on social media that it was …

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Vicksburg board delays advertising new animal shelter for bids – The Vicksburg Post

The council of mayor and aldermen of Vicksburg announced Thursday that it has postponed publicity for bids to build a new animal shelter for at least two weeks. That’s the time project architect Michael Bernard said he needs to have the construction documents for the project ready to go out …

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Local vet claims canine flu vaccine protects pets from canine flu

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) – Veterinarians in our area are seeing an influx of sick dogs into their clinics. Doctors have said that canine flu, also known as canine flu, is spreading, but you can take steps to prevent your dog from catching it. Dr Kylie Harmon of Pet Wellness …

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Tulsa Animal Shelter Facing Euthanasia Without Immediate Adoptions

TULSA, Okla. – Oklahoma Alliance for Animals is partnering with Tulsa Animal Welfare to raise awareness of the need to adopt dogs immediately to avoid euthanasia for space. Officials say TAW is severely overcapacity and cannot continue to house the large number of dogs that are already at the shelter, …

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Animal shelter in Belleville reports evacuating 40 dogs from flood

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – The Belleville Area Humane Society cleans up flood debris caused by severe flooding on Tuesday. The St. Clair Animal Control Center was closed due to flooding on Tuesday. Placement manager at the Belleville Area Humane Society, Amanda Roos, said they went to their partner’s shelter to rescue …

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Hundreds of beagles rescued from Virginia headed to shelters in Southern California – NBC Los Angeles

If you’re looking to adopt a four-legged friend, now might be the perfect time, especially if you’re a fan of beagles. About 200 of the adorable dogs have arrived at shelters in Southern California, after a rescue at a Virginia breeding lab accused of animal abuse left thousands of beagles …

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Atlantic County offers reduced, waived fees at animal shelter

Atlantic County, NJ Manager Dennis Levinson is encouraging citizens to take advantage of significantly reduced and (in some cases) waived fees at the Atlantic County Animal Shelter during the month of August 2022. It’s all part of the annual national Clear the Shelters campaign. “If you are looking for a …

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Community steps in to keep puppies cool at Spokane Human Society | New

SPOKANE, Wash. – As a heat wave takes hold in the interior northwest, an excessive heat warning has been put in place. These brutal temperatures can have deadly consequences for humans, as well as our four-legged friends. Keeping all the good boys and girls for adoption at the Spokane Humane …

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International airline pilot raises the voice of rescue dogs

WEST CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) — “By profession I’m an airline pilot, but by passion I’m an animal advocate,” said Erin Mariah Murphy, who has been flying planes since she was a teenager. “And there’s absolutely nothing that has taken my life to new heights than adopting Zeke.” Zeke was originally …

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Why do LA animal shelter volunteers do the work of staff?

For the editor: Thank you for speaking out about the deplorable conditions at animal shelters in the city of Los Angeles. This discussion is long overdue. Although dogs are man’s best friend, shelters also care for cats, rabbits, hamsters and other helpless animals. My daughter has been volunteering at our …

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A tribute to Henry, who became my unexpected therapy dog

This story begins with memories of two spring Saturdays, separated by seven years. The first dates from 2008. It was one of those beautiful mornings that confirmed that winter had gone into hibernation. With skies bathed in sunshine, I accompanied my wife, Karen, to one of her favorite activities: garage …

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Arkansas Animal Shelters to Host Free Pet Adoption This Weekend

Pets will be repaired, vaccinated or microchipped and ready to go home. BENTONVILLE, Ark. – The Best Friends Rescue Center (BFLC) has teamed up with over 550 animal shelters and rescue partners nationwide for an adoption drive. This campaign aims to encourage people to adopt pets from local shelters. Eight …

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Who let the dogs out? | Local News

From July 14 to July 17, Sturdivant Park went to the dogs. 460 dogs converged to compete in the 53rd Annual Coos Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show. The American Kennel Club only recognizes 195 breeds and over 100 breeds were represented at the Sturdivant event. First, the dogs compete in …

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Redlands Animal Shelter reopens next week – San Bernardino Sun

For the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Redlands Animal Shelter will reopen to the general public next week. The shelter is expected to fully reopen on Tuesday, July 26, the city of Redlands announced Thursday. It had only been open by appointment during the pandemic. …

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New veterinarian at Haven Humane Society? Ask the Record Searchlight

Ask the Record Searchlight is a newsroom-wide initiative to connect with you, our readers. If you’re wondering about something happening in town or have questions about a North State issue, we’ll do our best to answer them. Here are the answers to RS readers’ past questions, which have been edited …

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Is it illegal in New York to leave your dog outside in hot weather?

Today, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, heat index readings around most of New York City will be in the 90s and 100s. The state is warning residents to be cautious and prepare for the heat extreme of today and tomorrow. Dangerous heat will cover most of the state today bringing high …

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Jones County Animal Shelter Hosts Week-Long Adoption Event

“There has been an increase in the number of abandoned animals and the shelter is getting more and more at capacity.” Jones County Animal Shelter Hosts Week-Long Adoption Event to Help With Shelter at Full CapacityShane’s War Event GRAY, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Animal Shelter is currently at …

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Couple in animal neglect case to change plea | Daily Democrat

A Lee County couple facing multiple animal neglect charges decided to change their plea, avoiding a trial in the matter. On July 12, David and Gina Sams’ attorney, Kyler D. Massner of the law firm Cray, filed a motion to set a plea date. In the motion, it was noted …

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Clarksville Area Pets of the Week for July 18, 2022 – Clarksville Online

Clarksville, TN – Each week, Clarksville Online will bring you pets from different rescue organizations in need of a good home in and around Clarksville-Montgomery County. This week’s animals are for the week of July 18, 2022. Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available at area …

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Rick Ross says he has no interest in eating ass

Rick Ross is a lover of many things when it comes to romance in the bedroom, but there’s one thing he won’t do with his significant other. In a recent interview, Rozay said he had no interest in eating ass. In an interview with Beyond the chair podcast, which debuted …

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Animal Shelters Report Lower Adoption Rates, Rising Intakes | New

Transylvania County Animal Services has seen a steady increase in its animal population, and as the only dedicated animal shelter in the county, it is nearing capacity. “We’re already seeing an almost 10% average increase in owner abandonment in the United States (according to the Shelter Animals Count database) and …

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Puppy Zeus is looking for the right person

Zeus came from the hills of Kentucky to northern Indiana with his brother Zorro. Zeus is now available for adoption through Heartland Small Animal Rescue. He is a mix of 7 month old dog and on the shy side. His previous family life is unknown, and Zeus will need a …

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Saugerties Town Council awards contract for well for future animal sanctuary – Daily Freeman

SAUGERTIES, NY — City board members have approved a contract to drill a well that will service the planned $2.5 million Saugerties Animal Sanctuary. The agreement was adopted at a meeting on Thursday. Supervisor Fred Costello said this would be the first step in building the facility. “We have done …

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Animal adoption center at 85% capacity | State

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Living Safely in Sonoma – Kenwood Press News

By Julie Atwood Most of our Living Safe articles are about disaster preparedness. But this month, we take a look at the individual emergencies that happen every day. We all know firefighters are great at getting cats out of trees and rescuing pets from burning buildings. But did you know …

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Animal rescue groups across the US unite to save 4,000 dogs: NPR

These dogs are among nearly 500 beagles that Homeward Trails Animal Rescue collected earlier this year from an Envigo research facility in Virginia. Now Homeward Trails is home to additional beagles from Envigo, which bred the dogs for pharmaceutical research, after a federal judge ordered the release of thousands of …

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Island Briefs: Dine-Around Day, celebration of life at Haertel, ranger-led tree program

Day around dinner ISLAND OF MOUNT DESERT – Island Connections will hold its annual Dine-Around Day on Saturday, July 16. Participating restaurants will donate to Island Connections to help support their mission to provide free transportation to seniors and people with disabilities on Mount Desert Island. Restaurants in Bar Harbor …

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State Regulators Ask AEP About Columbus Outages Today

State regulators will meet on Wednesday to review American Electric Power’s decision to cut electric service to 230,000 customers during a heat wave in June to avoid a larger-scale blackout. A June 13 storm damaged three transmission lines – high-voltage wires carrying power from power plants to transformers before it …

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Man charged after setting dog on fire

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A man is facing charges after police say he was responsible for setting a dog on fire in Nutbush last month. Police say a dog named “Queen” was intentionally set on fire and completely engulfed in flames in the 1700 block of Hood Street on June …

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4,000 Beagles are rescued from a facility in Virginia. Now they need new homes.

When officials from the United States Department of Agriculture inspected a beagle breeding facility in Virginia last year, they found a female beagle whose leg had been stuck in poor-quality soil for so long that she was dehydrated, according to court documents. Facility workers told inspectors they did not know …

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Dog rescued from a crate on the side of the road in Whitehouse

WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KETK) – A dog was found in a crate on the side of FM 346 in Whitehouse Monday morning around 10:30 a.m. Fortunately, Leandra Bissell, who was passing by, spotted the crate and went back to see if there was a dog inside. Tips for noticing heat stroke …

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Guilford County Animal Shelter Program hits the road this summer

Along with the opening of a new animal shelter, the Guilford County Department of Animal Services has expanded its services that help pet owners care for their pets. To this end, the department has established a new “Mobile Pet Assistance Center” – now simply known as “MPAC”. As part of …

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Clarksville Area Animals of the Week for July 11, 2022 – Clarksville Online

Clarksville, TN – Each week, Clarksville Online will bring you pets from different rescue organizations in need of a good home in and around Clarksville-Montgomery County. This week’s animals are for the week of July 11, 2022. Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available at area …

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How to help local shelters on National Kitten Day

Here’s a list of supplies needed by local shelters and adoption information for those looking to add a furry friend to the family. PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Editor’s Note: The attached video is dated June 1, 2022. July 10 marks National Kitten Day, a day dedicated to kitten awareness and adoption. …

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Sugar Land City Council adjusts sanitation contract, accepts donations for animal shelter

City of Sugar Land Wastewater Service Contract Annual Consumer Price Index Increased from 2.5% to 7.8% for FY2023, Following Council Approval Council of Sugar Land at its last meeting. The contract between the City of Sugar Land and Brazos River Authority is currently in its fourth year. “The one-time increase …

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Kevin Bacon the pig broke his legs. Amherst is determined to get him a wheelchair

Carrie Rhindress-Frenette was browsing Facebook one evening when she saw an ad for a six-month-old pot-bellied pig named Buddy. She and her husband, Steve Frenette, already owned five cats and 10 dogs in Amherst, NS. Their entire animal family lives above their business: the Park your Paws kennel. “I showed …

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Alligator found in Long Lake, Wisconsin, possible owner comes forward

An alligator was recently found swimming in a lake – in Wisconsin. On Wednesday, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, based in Menasha, Wisconsin, posted about the 18- to 24-inch American alligator on Facebook. The tiny alligator was found at Long Lake in Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties, according to the …

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‘Bursting at the seams’, pet shelters ask for help

An exterior view of Columbus Animal Care Services on Wednesday. Mike Wolanin | The Republic Faced with an unusually large pet population, Bartholomew County’s two major animal shelters are urging residents to consider alternatives to abandoning their pets in their facilities. “We’re packed,” said Columbus Animal Care Services (ACS) general …

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Oktibbeha County Humane Society Joins Hundreds of Animal Shelters in National Pet Adoption Campaign

Starkville, Miss. (WCBI) – On Monday, the Oktibbeha County Humane Society joins more than 250 animal shelters in what organizers are calling the largest funded pet adoption event in the nation. Oktibbeha County Humane Society staff say their kennels are almost always full. “It’s two animals in a kennel, whereas …

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Without Obergefell, most states would ban same-sex marriage

The United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in 2015, but in most states, laws or constitutional amendments would revive the ban if the High Court decided, as it did for abortion, that such unions are not a constitutionally protected right. Thirty-five states ban same-sex marriage in their constitutions, laws, …

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Dog missing for 8 years found family in Missouri

Harley, the pit bull, has been reunited with his family in Missouri after going missing in Florida eight years ago, authorities said. Photo courtesy of Angie Bray Eight years after his disappearance, a pit bull named Harley has been reunited with his family living across the country, authorities have said. …

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Pandemic pets wind up in shelters as owners return to office, battle rising costs

Growing numbers of animals need new homes in Toronto as owners who bought pandemic pets at the height of COVID-19 return to work – or struggle with the rising cost of maintaining them, warn city ​​officials. According to Toronto Animal Services, a city-run agency, there has been a 63% increase …

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Reviews | Why I will never live without a dog again

Placeholder while loading article actions Everyone needs to take a summer break from the relentless negativity of the news, which unfortunately mirrors the relentless negativity of reality. So let me introduce you to Jack. Jack is a puppy I picked up last week, eight months after the death of my …

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‘Easily transmitted’: Denton animal shelter blocks cat adoptions due to respiratory virus

The Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center, which has been in operation since 2015, was at capacity when it decided to hold an early shelter release event from June 27 to July 2. However, in a June 30 news release, the city postponed all cat adoptions, surrenders and admissions …

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Dorchester Paws waives dog adoption and recoups costs

SUMMERVILLE, SC (WCSC) — In preparation for July 4, an animal shelter in Summerville is waiving salvage fees and dog adoption fees. Dorchester Paws says the holidays have been known to increase shelter admissions as pets escape their homes. Dog adoption fees will be waived until Sunday and recovery fees …

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Deco-O-Art employees donate to save animals | Company

ELKHART – Employees of tag and decal maker Dec-O-Art are donating $10,000 to All 4 Animals Rescue, a Mishawaka organization that helps rescue and rehome animals, in honor of a colleague who died earlier this year. The company offers employees the opportunity to vote on which local nonprofit will receive …

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Marshall County Animal Shelter Temporarily Closes Due to Cat Virus | News, Sports, Jobs

MOUNDSVILLE – The Marshall County Animal Shelter will remain closed for two weeks due to an outbreak of the virus in a group of kittens. The shelter made the announcement Thursday on social media. A litter of kittens dropped off at the shelter the week of June 20 …

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Pet Sitting and Daycare Software Market Size, Development Data, Analysis and Growth Forecast 2022 to 2028 – K9 Koordinator, K9Sky, Check-in DOG, Gingr, Pet Sitter Plus, Precise Petcare, Kennel Geek, EZ Pet-Sitter, Dog Walker Application, Kennel Booker, PetAdmin, Kennel Link, PawsAdmin, Leash Time, Pawfinity – Indian Defense News

New York, United States: Our team of research specialists at Mr Accuracy Reports published a stunning report on Pet Sitting and Daycare Software Market which incorporates a 360 degree insight on its supply chain analysis over the estimated period of 2022-2028. R&D activities play a crucial role in the …

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