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Dogs can no longer be chained under Phoenix’s new animal cruelty rules

PHOENIX – The city of Phoenix made changes to its animal cruelty rules amid extreme heat in the Valley. The Phoenix City Council passed two ordinances regarding adequate shelter and types of restraints that people can use to restrain pets. Owners are now banned from using chains to tether animals. “Restraint means a rope, tether, […]

Austin resident witnesses repeated animal abuse; frustrated no action taken by APD

AUSTIN, Texas – An Austin resident said she has witnessed repeated animal abuse and is frustrated that nothing is being done.  “I bought my place in 2019,” said the resident. “By spring of 2021, I was recording the abuse through the walls and reporting it to APD, to my HOA and reaching out to other […]

Macomb County veterinarian likely to face animal abuse charges for choking, beating German shepherd

Animal abuse charges expected for Macomb County vet on camera beating German Shepherd A Macomb County veterinarian could face animal abuse charges after video shot by a family member shows him choking and beating his own dog. MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) – A Macomb County veterinarian who was recorded badly abusing a German shepherd […]

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