[ad_1] GREENBRIER, Ark.- After years of a voluntary tax from Faulkner County residents, the Faulkner County Animal Shelter is now in its construction phase. “The concept of this animal shelter goes all the way back to before 2005,” Faulkner County Administrator Randy Higgins said. Conway Animal Welfare Unit enlists the help of partners, hoping to […]
Dog adoption deals offered at Miami-Dade animal shelter – NBC 6 South Florida
[ad_1] 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 […]
Miami-Dade Animal Services addresses concerns about Medley shelter dogs without AC
[ad_1] MIAMI – Residents in South Florida are not the only ones sweltering in the heat, pets are too. CBS News Miami went inside a Medley shelter after people raised concerns on social media about some 150 dogs under extreme heat and without air conditioning. Two-year-old Nance, a terrier mix, loves diving in the […]
Charlotte animal shelter volunteers push for more funding
[ad_1] Volunteers said CMPD Animal Care and Control is euthanizing animals far too often due to lack of space. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The city says CMPD Animal Care and Control is the largest animal welfare organization in North Carolina. Yet, volunteers say it doesn’t have adequate space or staffing to handle the thousands of animals […]
Taos animal shelter places longest resident in foster program
[ad_1] Courtesy | Stray Hearts Animal Shelter TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – 976 days, that’s how long one dog at a Taos animal shelter has been held but this week she took a huge step toward finding her forever home. Stray Hearts Animal Shelter in Taos has placed three-year-old Mia in a foster-to-adopt program meaning she is […]
County Council Proclaims April 14-20 Animal Control Professional & Shelter Volunteer Appreciation Week
[ad_1] Animal Control staff and volunteers along with Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and Council Chair Denise Derkacs hold up the proclamation for Animal Control Professional and Shelter Volunteer Appreciation Week. Shown from left, shelter volunteer Theresa Gustafson, Sgambellone, Derkacs and Animal Control’s Theresa Phelan and Fanny Capolungo. Courtesy/LAC COUNTY News: Los Alamos County Council presented […]
Dog adopted after 2 years at Texas animal shelter
[ad_1] Zoomie was taken to his new home on his 699th day at the shelter. LEAGUE CITY, Texas — A dog who lived at an animal shelter in League City for almost two years has found his “furever” home. Zoomie was League City Animal Care’s longest-stay dog, according to a post shared on Facebook. In […]
Respiratory Illness Forces St. Mary’s County Animal Shelter To Pause Operations
[ad_1] LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resource Center is announcing a temporary pause to adoptions and non-emergency animal intakes, in response to a sudden outbreak of a contagious upper respiratory illness impacting several of the Center’s dogs. Testing has been conducted to verify the illness type and severity; results are pending. Symptomatic animals are […]
Animal shelter overrun with dogs; euthanasia rates to increase – Ashland News
[ad_1] County urges community members to consider adopting animals, pet owners to keep pets secure By Buffy Pollock, Rogue Valley Times Capacity at the Jackson County animal shelter has exceeded acceptable levels since Tuesday. County officials said in a release Wednesday that the facility between Phoenix and Talent can no longer accept additional dogs — […]
Nonprofit animal shelter to attend Bay Area Monthly Markets with adoptable dogs
[ad_1] FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Haven for Animals — a no-kill, nonprofit animal shelter — is teaming up with Bay Area Events — the organization that presents the Bay Area Monthly Markets — to bring adoptable dogs and puppies into the community, according to a press release. Chick-fil-A is changing its chicken: What to […]