“Every year right around the Fourth of July, a few days before and a few days after, we call that our Armageddon. That’s our busiest season,” Coachella Valley Animal Campus Operations Chief Jaclyn Schart said. One minute, you’re celebrating the Fourth of July with your furry friend. In the next, they’re nowhere to be found. […]
Man arrested for illegal dumping and animal cruelty after 30 dogs found in cages in Miramar – NBC 6 South Florida
Investigators with the Miami-Dade Police Department announced the arrest of Harry Nelson, 65, for illegal dumping and animal cruelty after 30 dogs were found held in unsanitary living conditions at 15600 SW 172 Avenue in Miami. According to the detectives, they received information about a property zoned for agricultural purposes being used as an unathorized […]
Hotel workers pamper stuffed animal left by Chino Hills teen – NBC Los Angeles
It could happen to anyone: rushing to leave a hotel room and leaving behind a valuable item in the midst of travel chaos. Fifteen-year-old Natalia from Chino Hills did just that. She left behind her favorite stuffed animal named Strawberry while she was traveling in Guatemala last month. “I was very sad,” said the teenager, […]
Long Beach Animal Shelter Over ‘Critical Capacity’ – NBC Los Angeles
Long Beach’s Animal Shelter has been over capacity since February due to a sudden influx of dogs arriving and the shelter could possibly resort to euthanasia in order to reduce the overflow of their kennels. “There are no open kennels to take in more dogs. There are dogs in conference rooms, the lobby, and offices. […]
33 Dogs, Puppies Set to Arrive at PAWS Chicago After Tornado Rips Roof Off Texas Animal Shelter – NBC Chicago
More than 30 displaced dogs and puppies are on a 1,100 mile rescue journey from Texas to Chicago after recent tornadoes damaged several Texas animal shelters, including one shelter in Pasadena that saw their roof completely torn off. According to a press release, PAWS Chicago Monday morning will receive 33 displaced dogs — 19 males […]
Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Allegedly Stabbing Dogs in Sun Valley – NBC Los Angeles
A man arrested on suspicion of killing at least two dogs in Sun Valley was charged with animal cruelty Friday. Alejandro Flores, 45, of Sun Valley, is charged with five counts of animal cruelty, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. He is set to be arraigned Monday at the San Fernando courthouse. […]
Need low-cost Spay/Neuter Options? LA Animal Services Can Help – NBC Los Angeles
Los Angeles Animal Services has unveiled a revamped website that officials said will make it easier for people to find a furry friend to adopt or foster, locate lost pets, apply or renew an animal license online, find upcoming adoption events and learn about alternatives to surrendering a pet to a shelter. “Our website is the most […]
Miller Place Home Overrun, ASPCA Says – NBC New York
A Long Island home has been condemned and its owner is expected to be charged after more than 300 animals and 100,000 (yes, we checked twice) roaches were allegedly found on her property, officials said Tuesday. The grotesque storyline started to play out earlier this month when firefighters were called to the Miller Place home, […]