The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter has closed its doors once again to prevent the spread of a canine respiratory infection. According to shelter officials, around 130 dogs are currently showing symptoms such as coughing and runny nose. No deaths have been reported so far. The shelter is waiting for lab results, but suspects the infection […]
Man jailed for ‘animal attack’ on elderly grandmother – Connacht Tribune – Galway City Tribune:
A young man punched and kicked his half-sister and then assaulted her 81-year-old grandmother who tried to stop him, after a family funeral in Conamara. The attack by Gearóid Wallace of An Tuairín, Béal an Daingin, Co na Gaillimhe was described by Judge Mary Fahy as “absolutely shocking and horrific”. It was among a plethora […]
Oklahoma City Animal Shelter closure continues amid canine influenza outbreak
As the canine influenza has ravaged dogs across the Oklahoma City Metro, it continues to impact the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter. Almost 300 out of 400 dogs at the Oklahoma City shelter have gotten sick from a respiratory virus — due to a lack of testing not every case is a confirmed case of the […]
Lake County News,California – City of Clearlake directs changes in animal shelter operations
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The city of Clearlake is investigating complaints of conditions in its animal shelter and has directed the contractor who runs the facility to make immediate changes. City Manager Alan Flora told the Clearlake City Council on Thursday that city staffers are following up on numerous complaints about the Clearlake animal shelter, […]
City of Cold Lake tightens up on animal bylaw
The City of Cold Lake has firmed up on Bylaw No. 782-PL-23 to Amend Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 755-PL-22. In general, the purpose behind limiting the number of animals per household is to prevent irresponsible pet ownership, animal hoarding, overcrowding, and neglect of animals. Enforcement of Bylaw No. 755-PL-22 Animal Care and Control […]
Las Vegas council member calls for a city animal shelter
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – One Las Vegas City Council leader is pushing for the city to seriously consider creating its own animal shelter. Councilmember Victoria Seaman efforted a presentation at last week’s city council meeting by staff, who researched the operations at the Animal Foundation, the city of Henderson, and other non-profit facilities across […]
Portland City Council Hears Animal Equality Plea for Foie Gras Ban
Last month, Animal Equality’s Legal Advocacy Counsel, Sarah Hanneken, had the opportunity to speak in front of the Portland City Council about the need for a ban on foie gras. This is a continuation of our efforts to end the sale of the inhumane animal product in Portland since launching a campaign back in December […]
New animal ownership limits placed in Junction City for cats, dogs and ferrets
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – A new city ordinance has been approved in Junction City which limits the number of animals in each residence within city limits. City Attorney of Junction City Britain D. Stites announced on Nov. 8 that the City Commission voted on and approved the new limits for animals per residence. Households may […]
City of El Paso highlights ‘hard-working’ staff, volunteers at Animal Shelter
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso is celebrating National Animal Shelter Appreciation week from Nov. 6 through Nov. 12, by highlighting the hard-working staff and volunteers who have dedicated themselves to saving the lives of thousands of pets at the Animal Services Shelter. “The Animal Services team and volunteers provide compassionate […]
City and county officials discuss plans for animal shelter at Cedar Grove Business Park
The need for a new animal shelter has been on—and off—the city’s agenda since at least 2018, when it was determined that the former shelter, a small cinderblock building on the waterfront at the Grand Marais Recreation Park needed to be removed to make way for improvements to the boat launch. The former animal shelter […]