A Boston man faces animal cruelty charges after three dead dogs were found in an abandoned U-Haul van in the city’s Mattapan neighborhood Tuesday night. William Cobb, 33, was arrested in Weymouth Friday on a warrant. He is charged with three counts of animal cruelty. This all stems from an investigation that started Tuesday, when […]
Dallas animal shelter needs vacancies, offers $150 gift cards for large dog adoptions – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Animal Services is way, way over capacity and offering $150 gift cards for certain adoptions and rescues as they expect to receive hundreds of dogs over the Fourth of July holiday. The animal shelter said it currently has 482 dogs sharing 300 kennels and it is offering $150 Amazon gift cards for the next […]
Dallas Animal Services to waive adoption fees – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The Dallas Animal Services (DAS) will be extending its hours on Thursday, June 20. The early opening and late closure are in conjunction with the 2024 summer solstice which boasts the longest day of the year. DAS will be open for 12 hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 20 at 1818 North […]
How Los Angeles shelter animals are put on euthanasia list – NBC Los Angeles
The top official for the Los Angeles Animal Services explained Monday how certain animals are authorized to be euthanized under a new plan after a shelter employee was mauled by a pit bull mix at the Harbor Shelter in May. Staycee Dains, who was appointed as the LA Animal Services General Manager nearly a year […]
LA Animal Services announces new policies after dog attack – NBC Los Angeles
Los Angeles Animal Services announced new policies at a routine Commissioners Board Meeting on Tuesday following a brutal attack on one of their employees at their Harbor Shelter in San Pedro. LA Animal Services kennel supervisor Leslie Corea was left critically injured on May 31 after Brie, a 63-pound shelter dog, mauled her while she […]
Garland Animal Shelter reunite pets after storms – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Recent storms have displaced families, including their furry companions. In a post on Facebook, Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center asked community members who are missing pets to visit the shelter website, call or stop by the shelter. The shelter had 70 animals arrive since Tuesday and has only reunited 12 pets with their families. […]
Dog adoption deals offered at Miami-Dade animal shelter – NBC 6 South Florida
The number of rescue dogs in need of forever homes is climbing in Miami-Dade County. And as the extreme heat kicks in, shelters are offering incentives for potential owners to adopt to make sure the pet is in a comfortable environment. For the 5th Saturday this year, the Medley Animal Shelter hosted a massive pet […]
Amanda Cianciulli facing charges – NBC Boston
Videos show a woman engaging in animal cruelty by abusing a dog in Billerica, Massachusetts, police said Saturday, announcing her arrest. The woman, Amanda Cianciulli, could be seen using a shock collar to torture a caged dog and hitting it with an object while holding it down, according to Billerica police. Cianciulli, of Centerville, was […]
Refrain from giving rabbits as Easter gift, animal advocates urge – NBC Los Angeles
With Easter a little over a week away, shelter officials and animal rescue groups in Riverside County are urging people not to buy rabbits as holiday gifts for children. They say that what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned animals when the novelty wears off and families realize they’re not equipped to […]
Dallas Zoo hosting solar eclipse viewing event, inviting public to witness animal reactions – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
As the April 8 total solar eclipse nears, one of Dallas’ top attractions is preparing for a unique experience. The Dallas Zoo is hosting a viewing event allowing visitors to take in the eclipse and witness how animals may react to the celestial event. Regular admission tickets are available online beginning this week. The zoo […]