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 […]
Student activists spread awareness about shelter animals – Iowa State Daily
Students have created their own service project and campaign, “Adopt Don’t Shop,” as a part of the learning and leadership sciences minor. The minor encourages students to build on their leadership skills while also focusing on what they can contribute to society. Under this minor, students are required to complete a service learning project that […]
‘Strut Your Mutt’ fundraiser animal society gives dogs chance to dress to impress – Daily News
Best Friends Animal Society held a fundraising dog walk — called “Strut You Mutt” — on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Warner Park in Woodland Hills. The event included contests for dogs for the best costume, best kisser and best trick. Participants were able to visit the “Pooch Pavilion” to ask a question from a veterinarian […]
Thinking outside the box at animal shelters – Red Bluff Daily News
In July of this year I wrote about how our shelter has been at or above capacity for months. Unfortunately the news has not changed. Like so many shelters around the country, adoptions are less than stellar, and relinquishment of pets keeps increasing. The reasons are numerous. With rapidly rising inflation people are struggling just […]