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How one Kentuckian is turning old pumpkins into animal food

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Now that Thanksgiving and Halloween are a sweet memory, one Kentuckian is making sure the old gourds don’t go to waste. What You Need To Know Julia Renton held a pumpkin toss for the second year in a row The pumpkins will be fed to wildlife on her farm in Jefferson County […]

JPS Adopts Updated Policy On Animals | News, Sports, Jobs

Jamestown Public Schools has updated its policy regarding animals on school property. The changes were approved by school board members last week and followed further discussion after the policy had originally been brought forward in August. Paul Abbott, school board president, said the updated policy does allow for pets on the walking paths […]

WINC focused on rehabilitating wild animals

OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — The Wildlife In Need Center in Oconomowoc has rehabilitated thousands of wild animals since it began in 1994. What You Need To Know The Wildlife In Need Center in Oconomowoc has rehabilitated thousands of wild animals since it began in 1994 When an animal is brought to the center, staff and volunteers will […]

Lawmaker Proposes Tougher Standards For Farm Animal Cruelty | News, Sports, Jobs

A hog walks in a holding pen on the Ron Mardesen farm, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, near Elliott, Iowa. A coalition of California restaurants and grocery stores has filed a lawsuit to block implementation of a farm animal welfare law, adding to uncertainty about whether bacon and other fresh pork products will be prohibitively expensive […]

Brocton addresses animal control, EMS billing | News, Sports, Jobs

OBSERVER Photo by Braden Carmen Brocton Mayor Craig Miller was authorized to execute the contract between the village and Chautauqua County regarding billing for emergency medical services. BROCTON — Two of the recent hot topics at Brocton Village Board meetings have recently been acted upon. Village Attorney Peter Clark shared at […]

N.Y. Companion Animal Capital Fund in jeopardy

Last year, the Companion Animal Capital Fund (CACF) received $8 million. This year, in an unexpected move, New York legislative leaders and Gov. Kathy Hochul cut the CACF by $3 million from the emerging budget.  The fund provides shelters and rescues with the money they need to make capital improvements to ensure they meet new […]

$7.6M to support animal shelter improvements | Greene County

ALBANY — Local animal shelters have an opportunity to get a shot in the arm from funding in a new round of state grants. Gov, Kathy Hochul on Monday announced $7.6 million is available to support animal shelters and humane societies in making critical upgrades at New York’s animal shelters. This is the fifth round […]

Gibson County Animal Services host open house

GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – The Gibson County Animal Services would like to invite you to their annual open house and vendor fair. The event will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be music, and door prizes. Free chili, sweets and hotdogs will be available as well. $50 fee […]

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