A Lafayette family has asked for the community’s help in locating a missing dog last week (similar to the photo above), and the story doesn’t end well. According to a post on the Nextdoor app, a Lafayette resident posted a video of a man entering the resident’s carport and stealing …

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gracie works at the Pet Pal animal shelter in St. Pete. She does her daily checks, which begin in the medical ward, where dozens of dogs and cats receive care. These are animals that could come from surrenders or come from animal services, and whether it’s …

The annual Enid Pet Costume Contest in Atwoods again featured a variety of pets, from a bearded dragon to dogs of many sizes and breeds dressed up for Halloween. It also represented one of the latest pushes in a pet food and supplies campaign to benefit Merry Melodies and FURever …

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – “They’re full, understaffed and the animals keep coming in droves.” Almost all kennels on the East Side animal welfare center in Albuquerque is filled. Today, there are about 1,000 animals inside the state’s largest shelter waiting for a home. “Over the past year, mostly over the …

Marilyn Ann Perry Pauley, 86, died in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 23, 2022, in Phoenix, AZ, from injuries sustained in a fire at her home and kennel the previous day. Marilyn Ann Perry was born on October 4, 1936 in Lawrence, KS, and was the only child …

Awareness Day was founded by Colleen Paige, pet and family lifestyle expert, author, artist, conservationist and animal welfare advocate. She has also established many other national awareness days to save animals, including National Dog Day, National Puppy Day, National Pet Day, and National Wildlife Day. The following cat rescue centers …

A shelter can be a very stressful environment for any animal, but especially for older ones. Too often, the elderly are turned over to shelters once their age begins to show or their health begins to decline. Many seniors in shelters are overlooked for adoption, as families often come to …

Marina Bayeva, a woman described as “a true defender of her people and her animals”, has been honored with a special prize from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) at the House of Lords in London. The international award was presented to the Ukrainian on October 18 for her …

By JEFFREY COLLINSAssociated press COLOMBIA — Months after accusing disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh of killing his wife and son, South Carolina investigators and prosecutors have released some details about the evidence they say connects him to the shooting. This led Murdaugh’s lawyers to file a slew of court documents seeking …

By Beth Hayes Pittsboro, NC – We have major issues in Chatham County. Rescue is my life’s work. I must start by saying that I am neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I don’t really like what either party is doing and I don’t see them making much progress within …

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KRQE) – Inflation has hit everyone hard, including a local animal shelter. Not only are people returning to pandemic pets, but fewer families can even afford to have a dog. “Medical bills are piling up and adoptions have slowed,” said the vice president of Pawsitive Life Rescue …

Find out what clicks on FoxBusiness.com Animal shelters in California, like many Americans, are struggling financially as inflation continues to climb and are asking for additional support. US inflation rose to 8.2% in September from the same period in 2021, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The Valley Animal …

Commerce Township firefighters rescued 38 cats from a house fire on Thursday. Five other cats were found dead at the Winewood Lane home in the Lake Sherwood subdivision off Commerce Road, just east of Duck Lake Road. Commerce Township Fire Chief Jim Dundas said the total number of cats in …

Chances are, kennel cough crossed your mind when you dropped your dog off at daycare, overnight boarding, or the groomer — and for good reason! Kennel cough, aka Bordetella, is an infection that causes symptoms in dogs that are similar to bronchitis in humans. It is transmitted through the respiratory …

A change of direction could occur at the Santa Maria animal shelter. Santa Barbara County Animal Services currently operates the Santa Maria Animal Center, but the city is considering other options as projected costs continue to rise. Santa Barbara Humane seeks to resume operations of the Santa Maria Animal Center. …

In partnership with the Brandywine Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Petco Love, the Wings of Rescue organization facilitated the transportation of 66 dogs and cats from the Humane Society of Naples and Collier County Domestic Animal Services. The pets were on the adoption floors …

FLOYD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – The dogs and cats of the Floyd County Humane Society have a central new location to live while waiting for their forever home. “The dogs are much calmer because they can go out and run, they have more space and instead of being in a …

Austin, TX, 51 seconds ago — The Texas State Aquarium opened a new $15 million wildlife rescue center, funded by state and local taxes as well as contributions from the Port of Corpus Christi and a few oil and gas associations. Located adjacent to the Corpus Christi State Aquarium, the …

International Sloth Day is approaching this Thursday, and to celebrate, News 6 has rounded up a list of places in Central Florida where you can go see these slow-moving creatures. WILD FLORIDA Wild Florida, located at 3301 Lake Cypress Road in Kenansville, offers a variety of attractions to give Floridians …

The City of Hastings will soon be issuing a Request for Proposals for Animal Housing Services for the City. Members of Hastings City Council discussed and received updates during their Monday business session on the negotiation process with Heartland Pet Connection, which has provided animal shelter services to the city …

Two years ago, voters passed the R and S measures, the former by an overwhelming majority of nearly two-thirds, the latter by a very slim margin. Both measures increase sales tax revenue by 13.4% in the city and county, respectively. I argued against both taxes. It is both misleading and …

A more open approach to adoption is needed so that adoptees don’t lose their relationships with people who have been important to them in their lives, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). Findings from two studies, released during National Adoption Week by the UEA Center …

To prepare for some rooftop construction that must begin in good weather, Santa Barbara County Animal Shelters are temporarily waiving adoption and recouping fees for all creatures from the Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Lompoc shelters. “We have old dogs, young dogs, big dogs, small dogs,” said Sarah Aguilar, who …

Local hunters have the opportunity to get fresh turkey from October 15-28 for Chautauqua County Hunters. This version of the fall turkey hunt is very different from the spring season. The first major difference is that there is no reproduction during the fall. Autumn birds have long since …

In this week’s 16 To The Rescue, we meet a crossbreed dog named Susie. She’s probably only 2 or 3 years old, but she doesn’t have much time left. COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — The lop-eared hugger we meet this week is Susie. She is a dog mix and was found …

An axolotl boom is seeing thousands of smiling amphibians pile up in New Zealand’s pet sanctuaries, with some blaming their newfound popularity on Minecraft, TikTok and other online games. Emma Neale, who leads an amphibian, reptile and animal rescue in Dunedin, said she now has 2,000 axolotls in her care, …

The Evanston Land Use Commission voted 6-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 12 to recommend that city officials request the demolition of the existing one-story animal shelter at 2222-2310 Oakton St. and the construction of a new one-story shelter with approximately 8,810 square feet of ground floor space. The current Evanston Animal …

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They were rescued by the police before being transferred to the “One Stop Center”. (Representative) Budaun: Three teenage girls disappeared under mysterious circumstances from the rescue center on the campus of Sadar Kotwali District Women’s Hospital in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, a senior official said on Tuesday. The girls had previously …

“The Taliban have made it known that members of the group who return will suffer the consequences.” After helping hundreds of dogs and cats get to Canada and the United States, staff at an animal shelter in Kabul, Afghanistan, seek to follow in their footsteps as they face persecution, beatings …

A giant of the Springfield real estate scene who always remembered to call his friends on their birthdays was described as unforgettable on Sunday. These friends were mourning John A. Heitz, who died Sunday morning. He suffered from lung cancer and heart problems. “John has more friends than anyone I’ve …

Graham Fire & Rescue’s new lawnmower has a distinct feature: horns. Pat, a sheep (ewe) with horns, has moved to Station 96 at 12827 224th St. E. She shares about two acres of land with her new fire goat roommates, Drip and Torch. Their mission is to take care of …

The county is still looking for a suitable location for a new animal shelter, and Commissioner Blaine Wilcher has suggested both the former National Guard armory and contacting Stacey Harvey. At the county’s health and welfare committee meeting Thursday night, commissioners discussed options for a new animal shelter location. The …

Jeff Vorva Times Correspondent The Stuber family of Orland Park adopted a few Yorkies through the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge, and they won first and second place in the Pet-Palooza Best Dressed contest. Pat Stuber, dressed as Snow White to accompany Tinker Bell, who won the contest, and …

If you have room for another dog – or a few – at home, Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services needs your help more than ever. More than 60 animals, including two dozen puppies, left the animal shelter in dire need of people willing to serve as adoptive parents. The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s …

Keely Garza is opening a Scenthound franchise to make it “so easy for dog parents to provide routine care for their dogs”. Her own dogs are Mocha, left, and Joule. Courtesy picture There’s a new franchise coming to Wichita that’s all about caring for dogs — and in the process, …

Vicksburg, Miss. (WJTV) – The city of Vicksburg is working to build a new animal shelter. After bids came in hundreds of thousands of dollars over budget, city leaders worried about how to finance the entire project. Vicksburg leaders held an intense question-and-answer session with the public, who pleaded with …

OAKLAND (KPIX) — The Rocket Dog Rescue urban sanctuary in East Oakland is the last hope for the dogs everyone else has abandoned — even other shelters. Pali Boucher is its founder and guardian angel. “We are the last stop for these animals,” Boucher said. “That’s it for them.” Originally …

Show name: Richland Kennel Club, Inc.Location: Kennewick, WADate of the show: Sunday, October 2, 2022Total entry: 1250Best Show Judge: Dr. Sophia KaluzniackiShow photographer(s):Randy Roberts • Website: www.randyrobertsphotos.comElaine Russell Rushton • Website: www.photosbyelaine.com Dog Reg: GCHS Morozova Reys Summerlane Wind Rider [Dog]Raising: BorzoiResponsible: Robin StachonOwner: K Novotny, A Quinn & J …

A beautiful brindle mix pup in New Jersey is looking for a forever home. Carmine, who is estimated to be around two years old, is currently awaiting adoption at Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare and Adoption Center located in Sayreville, NJ, in Middlesex County. While Carmine’s origins are unknown, it’s clear …

The Kane County Cougars Baseball Foundation and Villa Park-based Robust Promotions hope to set a Guinness World Record on Sunday by hosting the world’s largest dog wedding ceremony at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva. Authorities are looking to break the current record set by Jill Kobe, who married 178 pairs …