[ad_1] A visitor checks out a dog as it howls. Photo by Chris Stone San Diego County’s Department of Animal Services will waive pet adoption fees throughout the month of August as part of a national “Clear the Shelters” effort, it was announced Monday. Shelters in the county are nearly full of animals. The department […]
Former county animal control officer dies in utility vehicle accident at his home
[ad_1] Abstract newspaper in a fluid shape, 3d rendering COLUMBUS, Ind. — Former Bartholomew County Animal Control Officer Mark Case died Sunday afternoon in a farm utility vehicle accident at his home, investigators said. Bartholomew County Coroner Clayton Nolting said Case died of massive blunt force trauma to the head resulting in a skull fracture […]
Arrest warrant issued for Butler County animal rescue owner after raid
[ad_1] MADISON TWP., Ohio — The Butler County Sheriff’s office said a Cruelty to Companion Animals arrest warrant has been issued for Rhonda Murphy, owner of Helping Hands for Furry Paws animal rescue after a raid of Murphy’s home led to the discovery of nearly 120 dogs, 30 of which were found dead in freezers, […]
Alameda County evictions driving up animal shelter populations
[ad_1] Hook and Ladder, above, are two of the lucky kittens now off the streets. On April 29 Alameda County lifted its ban on evictions, and last week the city of Oakland followed suit (wp.me/p7ShJJ-FYwj). The result: a tsunami of dogs and cats being turned in to local animal shelters by frightened owners worried about […]
Williamson County Animal Center closed through July 3 due to power outage | News
[ad_1] Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) is closed Saturday, July 1 due to a power outage caused by last night’s storms. All animals are being cared for by staff and volunteers. Until power and phone lines are restored, citizens should call (629) 235-6477 to report lost/stray animals or otherwise contact animal control officers. WCAC is […]
Short staff and overcrowding among problems at Clayton County Animal Control | News
[ad_1] JONESBORO — Amid recent complaints from animal advocates about Clayton County Animal Control euthanizing animals, Animal Control staff updated the Clayton County Board of Commissioners during its June 13 work session. According to statistics provided by Animal Control, the total number of animals euthanized in 2020 was 125 (2.845% of all animals), 173 (2.4%) […]
New Animal control building almost finished in Edgefield County
[ad_1] EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — Construction for Edgefield County’s new animal control building is almost complete. Edgefield County has relied on Aiken County to help with its animal population. Now with this nearly a million-dollar facility, the county will have a place for its animals, and they can help a neighboring county, too. “One […]
‘We’ve gotten to a breaking point’ | Williamson County animal shelter asking the community for help
[ad_1] GEORGETOWN, Texas — Last week, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter had more than 200 dogs in its care, and as of Sunday morning, it also had nearly 200 cats and kittens. With only eight people on staff, the shelter is calling on the community to help. “We’ve kind of gotten to a breaking […]
Kern County animal shelters are overcrowded, forcing tough decisions
[ad_1] BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — From full-grown dogs to 11-week-old puppies, the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center doesn’t discriminate when it comes to taking dogs off the streets and into their care. But space is limited, and with the facility already housing 300 dogs in 175 kennels, the shelter is increasingly doing something they […]
Mason County animal shelter over capacity
[ad_1] POINT PLEASANT, WV (WOWK) — Animal advocates in Mason County are hoping the public can find room in their hearts and homes because the Mason County Animal Shelter is overflowing. The shelter has the capacity for 25 dogs, but right now they have 40, putting a strain on all of their resources. Nearly two […]