[ad_1] WELLSBURG — A Wellsburg man has been charged with the malicious killing of an animal, a felony offense for which he could be sentenced to five years in prison and fined $1,000 to $5,000. A criminal complaint filed by the Brooke County Sheriff’s Department states a deputy questioned Ronald J. Sebeck, 71, […]
Phoenix Animal Hospital rising again – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
[ad_1] Dr. Glen Winters checks on Maisi at Phoenix Animal Hospital’s temporary office in the Winco Shopping Center in Medford Thursday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune] Phoenix Animal Hospital is being rebuilt after it was destroyed in the Almeda Fire. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune] On the day of the Almeda Fire, staff at Phoenix […]
Campbell judge hears animal cruelty cases toward dog, pig | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] This dog was hit by a car in March and its owner, Samantha Hall, of Campbell, was charged with cruelty to a companion animal after police said she did not take it to a vet for treatment. Residents saw the dog was unable to walk and contacted the city mayor, who […]
HOMETOWN PROFILE: Fitch grad rescues exotic animals | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] Submitted photo Amy Rigby cuddles a rabbit she is caring for at her Rebel Rescue Ranch in Berlin Center. The nonprofit was created in 2018 and houses goats, pigs, rabbits, ferrets, birds and lizards. BERLIN CENTER — Youngstown native Amy Rigby, owner of the nonprofit animal shelter Rebel Rescue Ranch, […]
Why Do We Talk To Animals? | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] I was reading a book review recently about the long history humans have had with dogs and puppies. According to the article, “Neanderthals didn’t live with puppies. But Homo sapiens have done so for thousands of years.” That reminded me of myself talking to our dog every morning on the way to […]
Balloon animal fun | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] — Contributed Skarlett Plunkett, 3, was all smiles after receiving a balloon animal from Porgie the Funny Balloon Guy during a visit to Stanton Elementary. Porgie, also known as George Caban, delighted preschoolers as he created colorful puppies, cats, teddy bears and more and entertained the youngsters with his zany […]
Vienna’s Olivia Welch holds animals dear to her heart | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] Olivia Welch, right, is getting ready to go to her junior prom with her friend Mayceigh Jo Harmen, left. (Photo Provided) Olivia Welch and friends on the way to their Junior Homecoming dance. From left, Hayley Waybright, Katie Nesselrode, Olivia Welch and Mayceigh Jo Harmen. (Photo Provided) Olivia Welch spends […]
Animal abuse investigation leads to rescue of 32 animals – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
[ad_1] Rescuers load an African gray parrot into a van during an animal abuse investigation north of the town of Rogue River. [Photo courtesy Jackson County Sheriff’s Office] Dogs, cats, birds rescued from Jackson County home A call about a sick dog in the front yard of a Jackson County home led to the discovery […]
Connecting with animals | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] Photo by Jim Muchlinski Jessica Kesteloot operates Jessica’s Little Ponies, a pony ride and petting zoo business. VESTA — Jessica Kesteloot has a special connection with animals, one that she shares with hundreds of people every year. She operates Jessica’s Little Ponies, a pony ride and petting zoo business. She […]
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Donates Almost $11,000 to Health Right, Animal Shelter | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] photo by: Alan Olson A $10,915.56 donation is made, split nearly evenly, between the Wheeling Health Right and the Ohio County Animal Shelter. Pictured are, from left, Kathie Brown, Kim Florence, Nelson Croft, and Wendy Neubauer with Arlo. Checks totaling nearly $11,000 were donated to Wheeling Health Right and […]