[ad_1] Animal rights activists gathered outside of Matthew Knight Arena to protest the Professional Bull Riders Kubota Emerald Chute Out event on Saturday evening. Animal Compassion Eugene leader Brent Ratkovich said the group was protesting cruel treatment of the bulls and views the event as animal abuse and not entertainment. “We just feel that these […]
Mercer County Animal Shelter still in code red situation | News
[ad_1] PRINCETON – A kitten found abandoned on a home’s front porch and a stray dog that was found along a local roadway are among the many dogs and cats that keep straining the capacity at the Mercer County Animal Shelter. The shelter’s personnel were busy Thursday as the cared for they many dogs and […]
Local animal park deals with frigid temps | News
[ad_1] Tupelo Buffalo Park animal care TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Humans are not the only ones who suffer in harsh weather, it affects livestock as well. The owners and workers at Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo did a lot to prepare for the recent burst of cold. “We do the extra hay, […]
Changes to Iredell County Animal Services ordinance raise questions
[ad_1] As the Iredell County Board of Commissioners is set to vote on proposed changes to the animal control ordinance, there is support for the updates to the rules but also questions from some people if more should be done. Kristian Hernandez of Iredell County Animal Services said the goal is to strike a balance […]
Shelter has pets in need of homes
[ad_1] There are lots of dogs and cats at the Dothan Animal Shelter in need of good homes. To find out more about these or other animals, call the shelter at 334-615-4620. Ask about sponsorships, volunteer opportunities and the shelter’s ongoing wish list. Save-A-Pet helps find homes for animals at the Dothan Animal Shelter and […]
Local animal experts explain dog behaviors following two attacks in Tennessee | Local News
[ad_1] Two viscous dog attacks in both ends of the state last week have animal experts on alert. One happened in Marion County, seriously injuring an 11-year-old boy, and another near Memphis killed a five-month-old boy and his two-year-old sister. With those attacks in mind, we met with a local veterinarian and a dog trainer […]