[ad_1] File photo of a dog waiting for adoption at the Oakland County animal shelter and pet adoption center. Peg McNichol/ MediaNews Group Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center has four more employees and the ability to expand hours of operations. The change starts Saturday, Nov. 4. Bob Gatt, the shelter and adoption […]
Man facing 32 felony counts in Wake County animal cruelty case
[ad_1] RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Another man was arrested in connection to an animal cruelty case from a month ago in Wake County. On Tuesday, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office charged 59-year-old Namee Barakat with 32 counts of felony animal cruelty, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Get crime updates in your […]
Orange County Animal Services seeking ‘unicorn adopters’ for senior, medically complex dogs – WFTV
[ad_1] ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Animal Services is searching for unicorns. WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS They’re looking for so-called “unicorn adopters” who are equipped to adopt senior, or medically or behaviorally complex animals. Read More “We are reaching out to all our unicorn adopters, and asking please, take a second look at […]
Davidson County, TN seeing increase in animal cruelty cases
[ad_1] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Disturbing details from the latest animal cruelty arrest in Davidson County highlight a greater concern. It’s a crime officials with the District Attorney’s Office said they are seeing a significant increase in. “It is heartbreaking. It’s heartbreaking and it’s heartbreaking for everyone involved,” Assistant District Attorney General Debbie Housel explained. […]
Six-year-old donates birthday presents to Beaufort County Animal Services
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A six-year-old in Washington is doing more than most would do with their birthday presents. In fact, she didn’t keep any of her gifts. Instead, she used them to give back. “She is just full of ideas and imagination. As it came closer to her birthday, we were looking around […]
Bucks County SPCA busts animal hoarding at hotel in Feasterville-Trevose
[ad_1] A kitten. (Via Unsplash Creative Commons license) It was an ordinary day in lower Bucks County when the extraordinary unfolded. As they entered the shadowy room, an offensive chemical smell swallowed them and was so prevailing that to be in the dingy, soiled space made the eyes burn – and tear in defense. And […]
Franklin County addresses animal shelter staff shortage
[ad_1] Dogs wait for adoption at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Laura Browne | Restoration NewsMedia LOUISBURG — Limited staffing at the Franklin County Animal Shelter has led to a three-hour window for adoption, and occasional employee absences may take animal control officers away from their duties to fill in at the shelter, a shelter […]
Pet adoption event at Bergen County Animal Shelter this weekend
[ad_1] 2-minute read TETERBORO — Dogs, cats and rabbits will be looking for their forever homes this weekend at Bergen County Animal Shelter’s Clear the Shelter event. This weekend you can meet Forrest, a Siberian Huskey mix, who is friendly and loyal or Wanda, a Jersey Wooley rabbit who prefers a home with children. The […]
Lake County News,California – Clearlake Animal Control: ‘Josie,’ ‘Dennis’ and the dogs
[ad_1] “Josie.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Clearlake Animal Control has dozens of dogs needing to be adopted. The Clearlake Animal Control website continues to list 33 dogs for adoption. This week’s dogs include “Josie,” a 3-year-old female Labrador retriever mix. “Dennis.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. There also is […]
Letter: Heat shows need for county to revise animal welfare code
[ad_1] From: Nancy Ray Columbus As I write on July 27, 2023, it’s a perfect day to demonstrate one of the nonsensical differences between the City of Columbus Animal Ordinance and the Bartholomew County Animal Ordinance. The temperature is 95 degrees with a real-feel temperature of 108 and a real feel shade temp of 103. […]