(Photo by Ana Venegas, Orange County Register/SCNG) A Los Angeles City Council committee on Wednesday, April 3, approved a temporary moratorium on breeding permits in an effort to prevent further animals from entering the city’s overpopulated shelters. The three-member Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee passed the draft city law as part of its consent calendar […]
Pups celebrate 1st birthday at Macomb County Animal Control – Macomb Daily
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. […]
Affordable housing where animals are allowed is challenging for pet owners – Daily News
“Seventy-three percent of dog owners agree that their pet brings them closer to their neighbors and 49 percent of cat owners said the same.” (Photo courtesy of petsandpeoplephotos.org) I try to practice moments of gratitude every day of the year. But around the Thanksgiving holiday, I tend to spend a bit more time reflecting […]
Daily Snooze | My Shetland
When I came home from the dog-walk this morning, I saw these two in the distance – like two rather strange Shetland plants. It was rough night, last night and I know everyone had an exhausting time with the high winds and torrential downpours – and, yes, I lay awake all night worrying. So I […]
ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE: Dog euthanized after being found with maggots, large laceration on neck – LaGrange Daily News
ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE: Dog euthanized after being found with maggots, large laceration on neck Published 10:40 am Thursday, August 17, 2023 The LaGrange Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty case related to a dog with a large laceration on its neck and other injuries that resulted in maggot infestation. The tray dog was found […]
State Rep. Shusterman touts Elmwood Park Zoo animal rescue efforts – Daily Local
A rendering shows plans for a veterinary hospital and welcome plaza at the Elmwood Park Zoo. Part of the zoo’s comprehensive plan, the project made possible by a $30 million anonymous donation. (Photo courtesy Elmwood Park Zoo) PAOLI — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, and her staff recently visited Elmwood Park Zoo to learn about […]
Oserthout remembered by family with animal fundraiser – LaGrange Daily News
Oserthout remembered by family with animal fundraiser Published 7:00 am Saturday, February 25, 2023 Wednesday marked Tessa Osterhout’s 27th birthday. Osterhout tragically passed in August 2021 from mental health-related issues. In honor of her memory, Osterhout’s family started a fundraiser to give back to animals, a beloved passion of Osterhout’s. “Tessa walked among us for […]
Petco shows $25K worth of puppy love to Brookhaven animal rescue – Daily Leader
Petco shows $25K worth of puppy love to Brookhaven animal rescue Published 10:01 am Tuesday, January 31, 2023 PHOTO SUBMITTED Sitting, from left, BARL volunteers Rusty Adcock and Julie Montalvo with adoptable dog Louie; standing, from left, volunteers Anna Giust and Joan Schuetzle. Brookhaven Animal Rescue League has received a $25,000 grant investment from national […]
Ulster County Animal Response Team helps tend to pets during emergencies – Daily Freeman
KINGSTON, N.Y. — When disaster strikes, it can be difficult for some people to evacuate their homes if they have nowhere to go that will allow their pets. It’s a dilemma that the Ulster County Animal Response Team was created to help address. The Ulster County Animal Response Team, or UCART, was formed in the […]
West Point officials still wrestling with animal ordinance | Daily Democrat
WEST POINT – The West Point City Council has been discussing an animal ordinance since August. A special meeting of the West Point City Council was held on Oct. 20 to discuss the matter further. City Administrator Randy Welding said the ordinance previously introduced in October has to be voted down at the November meeting […]