Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel gets a big kiss from 1-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix, Danica, while Macomb County Animal Control Chief Jeff Randazzo supervises. (PHOTO BY SUSAN SMILEY) Six one-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix pups enjoyed a special birthday celebration Wednesday complete with individual cakes and a visit from Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel. […]
Positive story about ‘little pup that could’ to start the year off right, thanks to Boone County Animal Shelter – NKyTribune
The team at the Boone County Animal Shelter is no stranger to taking in sick or injured animals. But on September 12, 2023, they were faced with a very concerning situation. A passerby found and brought in a severely injured toy poodle puppy (soon-to-be named Annie). “Annie was lethargic, non-responsive and could barely lift her […]
Powell County Animal Shelter needs short-term help
(LEX 18) — The flooring inside the Powell County Animal Shelter not only looks to need an upgrade but a total rehab of those surfaces is being mandated. It’s a $13,000 project that’ll benefit all animals, but while that work is being done, it’ll create a real problem. “We need a place to move our […]
State police remove 58 animals from Butler County house during animal neglect search warrant
Pennsylvania State Police removed 58 animals from a house in Butler County last week. According to state police, troopers served a search warrant in relation to an animal neglect case at a house in Eau Claire Borough on Dec. 21. State police found 58 animals in the house, including dogs, cats, snakes, fats, a ferret, […]
Marion County Animal Shelter hopes to ‘empty the shelters’ with major adoption event
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – The Marion County Animal Shelter wants to give its animals the gift of a forever home this holiday season. The shelter is one of nearly 400 shelters taking part in the Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters’ event. From Dec. 1 to Dec. 17, adoption fees will be sponsored through […]
Fulton County opening new $40M animal shelter as communities struggle to care for homeless pets – WABE
Fulton County is preparing to open a new $40 million animal shelter, as communities in metro Atlanta and across the country struggle to care for huge influxes of homeless animals. County officials (and some adoptable dogs dressed up in bow ties for the occasion) gathered for a ribbon-cutting on Thursday ahead of an official public […]
Federal grant will help Roanoke County vet address shortage of large-animal care
A Roanoke County-based large-animal veterinarian plans to use a recently awarded federal grant to expand her business in an area that the government has identified as lacking adequate rural veterinary care. Dr. Hannah Varnell, founder of Wellfarm Veterinary Consultants, will use the $125,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to buy new equipment and increase the […]
Sunday dog walk to benefit Perry County animal rescue | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted photoThe Richard Moyer Memorial Dog Walk Fundraiser is held to honor the late Richard Moyer Sr., who is shown here walking his dog, Summer. NEWPORT — Richard Moyer Sr.’s love of dogs demonstrated why they are man’s best friend. One of the Newport man’s favorite pastimes was sharing animal stories […]
Escambia County Animal Welfare Open On Sundays Beginning Today : NorthEscambia.com
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is pleased to announce it will begin extended holiday hours starting Sunday, Nov. 5. The Animal Welfare and Adoption Center will open on the following Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the remainder of the year to allow the public additional opportunities to adopt: Nov. 5 […]
Lake County News,California – Clearlake Animal Control: ‘Skittles,’ ‘Dumbo’ and the dogs
“Skittles.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Clearlake Animal Control’s kennels are filled with dogs deserving a chance at new homes. The Clearlake Animal Control website lists 48 adoptable dogs. This week’s dogs include “Skittles,” a one and a half year old female pit bull terrier mix with a black and white […]