Animal Shelters

LA PALMA, Spain, October 6 (Reuters) – The moans of caged dogs mingle with the chatter of giggling hens at a makeshift animal shelter on the Spanish island of La Palma, hastily set up to relocate hundreds of homeless animals when their owners fled the Cumbre Vieja volcano. Members of …

Leonardo Rivera ’22 From an early age, Leonardo Rivera ’22 had a fondness for animals and wildlife conservation. Growing up in tropical Puerto Rico, the biology major on a pre-vet track recalls investigating the habits of hermit crabs in the sand, watching them foraging for food, while other children were …

HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – As Halloween approaches, many are excited to celebrate the season, but for some felines the experience might be a little different. “I know a lot of pictures of black cats are surfacing around Halloween and some people are concerned that weird people will harm black cats …

BIG RAPIDS – Caring for cats and dogs and providing them with a happy life is an important part of being a pet owner, and a Mecosta County organization celebrated nine years of finding pet homes in the region . On October 1, the Animal Rescue Coalition of Mecosta County …

Adriana Reedy failed as a foster parent for the first time – and she’s happy she did. Reedy was only going to be a temporary keeper for Juniper, a shy and skinny pit bull-Labrador mix at the Everett Animal Shelter. It didn’t work that way. “We bonded completely,” she said. …

BALLSTON SPA, NY (NEWS10) – Crowds of people return to Curtis Lumber at Ballston Spa for the 11th annual PetAPalooza, a major local pet adoption effort. Curtis Lumber’s PetAPalooza “We are so excited to have everyone back. With everything going on with COVID, we’ve really missed all the shelters, staff …

Deb Potter from the Paws and Claws Adoption Center in Columbus explains the animal shelter’s cat problem. Hannah schrodt The Paws and Claws adoption center is facing a feline crisis it has never seen before, officials say. “Every day we receive three, four, five cats. It’s amazing, ”said Deb Potter, …

Next week, animal shelters across the country are looking to clear their critter inventories at a time when many will be looking for new pets to take home. It’s a win-win for everyone. The Solano County Animal Shelter will be one of more than 180 shelters in 38 states participating …

Butterflies know they have a home here, said Bahadur Rana, 42, pointing to a set of plants he has been carefully caring for for nearly two years. Plants are ‘hosts’ for butterflies and Rana is the keeper of a house in Faridabad, whose front yard has been transformed into a …

Hurricane Ida caused damage on the Gulf Coast and in the northeast. The impacts are being felt here in central New York City. Shelters accept dogs displaced from Mississippi. Helping Hounds Dog Rescue in North Syracuse has hosted dozens of dogs for Mississippi, Texas, and other southern states. Some of …

NBC10 and Telemundo62 announced that more than 5,500 pets have been adopted from area animal shelters and rescues during its Get rid of shelters pet adoption and donation initiative that took place from August 23 to September 19, 2021. Of these, 981 adoptions took place on Saturday, September 18. The …

If you’ve wanted to add a ball of love and affection to your family, you should check out these animal shelters in and around Odenton-Severn for a pet to take home. Across Maryland, there are thousands of homeless dogs, cats, and other animals of all ages, sizes, and breeds – …

GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) – Animal shelter. Just the sound of these two words evokes negative waves. But for the first time in more than 50 years, Guilford County is on the verge of rejecting the term. In October, he will open the brand new 33,000 square foot Guilford County Animal …

Maiya Mahoney & Danielle Filjon For a slideshow of photos at the Witty Whisker Cat Cafe: https://youtu.be/wMouLz-mKW0 An eclectic array of cat decorations, sparkling string lights and vibrant mandalas adorn the Witty Whisker Cat Cafe in St. Augustine. Described as a ‘bohemian’ space serving coffee and baked goods, Angeli Rodriguez …

Wallace will receive donations for the Humane Society of Adams County until mid-November. By Ashley McCarty Defender of the People The journey of a local resident with a chronic illness has led her on the path to helping house animals. Mary Jo Wallace, 64, of Winchester, Ohio, developed neuropathy after …

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CONWAY – The U.S. pet industry is estimated to have grown from $ 97.5 billion in 2019 to $ 99 billion in 2020, and the pandemic has obviously played a big role in more people adopting pets. That’s an astonishing growth of $ 1.5 billion in one year. It’s been …

FRYEBURG, Maine – At the start of the pandemic, Harvest Hills Animal Shelter adopted a new way of adopting pets by requiring all prospective adopters to make an appointment. They still demand that, according to longtime executive director Joan McBurnie, as they’ve found when people make appointments they’re more likely …

Community 1 in 5 American households adopted a pet during the height of the pandemic. Boston.com reader Kirkley Cheney shared a photo of Skipper, an old cream English golden retriever, who was brought home in April 2020. Kirkley cheney During times of stress, many people seek the comfort of their …

This year’s Clear the Shelters event gave the Waxahachie Animal Shelter the leeway it needed. Terri Muniz, Waxahachie’s animal control supervisor, said the annual event led to the adoption of 49 animals from August 1 to September 19, and another 17 were sent to rescue organizations. Muniz said five more …

The Habersham County shelter yesterday saw a few adoptions, a rescue agency removed 14 animals from the shelter, each staff member brought home at least one animal – and the shelter had even more animals than it did. had left none. At present, the shelter does not have a single …

Part of the Ohio Horse Park in Franklin Furnace. Courtesy photo FRANKLIN FURNACE – The Ohio Horse Park, home of the Adkins performance horses, will be holding its 2nd annual Fall Festival this Saturday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s festival features a cruise, a bark …

Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG) recently introduced a free in-house sterilization and sterilization program for community-owned pets. Recent grants from the BISSELL Pet Foundation will help GPG reduce the pet population in the East Side Pet District – East St. Louis, Cahokia Heights, Washington Park and Fairmont City. September 21, 2021 …

Hollywood actor and dog father Justin Theroux lends his support to Austin Pets Alive! with the help of her beloved puppy Kuma. The actor posted a series of photos of his pitbull mix Kuma on Instagram over the weekend and let his dapper dog do the talking. She told her …

The Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards have just announced the Ballarat Animal Shelter as a finalist in the “Outstanding Council Animal Shelter” category. The Rescue Awards shine a spotlight on the rescue groups, animal shelters and pet organizations that continue to save thousands of animal lives during these …

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Throughout the summer, former and former staff and volunteers contacted 4 Investigates, asking the KOB 4 team to look into the situation, inside the town’s animal shelters, which is transforming dogs. normally non-aggressive in dangerous dogs. “My level of worry is very high. I quit my job so I could …

Animal shelters are once again reaching their maximum capacity. As in many industries, there are simply not enough staff to take care of all animals. Pet adoption rates have skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The desire to adopt was so great that animal shelters across the country nearly emptied. According …

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that adoption fees are waived / reduced. Gather your paws for the culmination of a month-long campaign to bring dozens of needy animals to their furry homes. Clear the Shelters is rolling out big Saturday with a dozen San Diego …

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – Lowcountry animal shelters are joining a statewide “adoption extravaganza” this weekend as part of an effort to clean up shelters. Local shelters have been in a state of emergency for the past month and are working to get more animals adopted as they reach maximum capacity. …

If you’ve recently tried to get your pet to a vet, you know it can take weeks to get an appointment due to the nationwide shortage of vets. Part of the reason for this shortage is that a high number of people adopted animals during the pandemic, but it is …

If you’re looking to add a ball of four-legged love and affection to your family, look no further than these Manassas area animal shelters for a pet you can take home. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 6.5 million pets and other pets …

Rescue And Sanctuary for Threatened Animals from Chemainus will merge with A Home For Hooves Farm Sanctuary in Duncan due to the ill health of the founder of RASTA. Lucie Cerny made the announcement on RASTA’s Facebook page. “I am deeply saddened to share that I have serious personal health …

If you’re hoping to add a ball of four-legged love and affection to your family, you should check out these Cherry Hill area shelters for a pet to adopt. Millions of pets and other pets are welcomed by adoption centers nationwide each year, according to the American Society for the …

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – A nationwide shortage of vets is impacting shelters here in the Lowcountry. The Charleston Animal Society says it’s going to have a serious impact on dogs and cats here in our area; with shelters filled with hundreds of animals, they are now facing a new …

The black dog waddled on the patio and dropped onto the concrete. The 15 foot walk exhausted the poor dog. “I called her ‘Momo’,” smiles Penny DeFrance. The Spring Valley woman is the type of foster parent every animal rescues want. “It just gives me personal joy,” DeFrance said as …

A plane carrying more than 150 passengers is not unusual, but something the sky might not see as often as passengers covered in fur. Wings of Rescue is a non-profit organization that provides rescue mission plane flights for at-risk animals that are in overcrowded shelters or disaster areas. Their 77th …

Despite reminders to pet owners to evacuate with their four-legged companions, some people still chose to flee the fury of Hurricane Ida without them, resulting in hundreds of calls to animal shelters. of the region. “We get a lot of calls about people who have left pets in homes, even …

KILLEEN, Texas – Overcrowding in central Texas animal shelters is straining its staff, which can be overwhelming to say the least. What would you like to know Central Texas animal shelters face overcrowding issues and it’s straining their staff Snip and Tip founder Cody Courtain strives to lighten the load …

An animal welfare group based in southern Jersey is helping shelters in Louisiana, where Hurricane Ida is expected to hit the area this weekend. The Animal Welfare Association of Voorhees said it plans to welcome several dogs as part of a network of New Jersey shelters that provide housing, medical …

White County Judge Michael Lincoln is investigating whether the county has an animal shelter where it could take “vicious animals immediately.” “So that’s what happened,” Lincoln told the White County College Court Buildings and Grounds committee earlier this month. “Faulkner County made the decision to go ahead with their animal …

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A number of animal shelters have experienced an outbreak of kennel cough in dogs over the past few months. Kennel cough is on the rise. Here’s how to protect your pet “I would like to think it’s just because of the weather. I mean like every …

LAWTON, Oklahoma (KSWO) – Rainbow Bridge Can Wait Rescue and Adoption celebrated a milestone on Saturday – 100 dogs graduated from a program that allows inmates at the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility to train dogs. The program that allows inmates to train shelter animals in Lawton makes it easier …

WEAVERVILLE, Calif. – People who evacuated their homes because of the monument fire seized everything they could, including their pets. But the Trinity County Animal Shelter is running out of space. This is because the shelter has hosted many pets who evacuated the fire with their owners. “We have very …

Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization, urges the public to consider adopting and fostering now due to a decrease in pet adoptions from shelters across the country. country coupled with a seasonal increase in animal consumption, compared to 2020. New data highlights shelter challenges and adoption …

Want to add a ball of four-legged love and affection to your family? Look no further than these Five Towns animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Local shelters in and around Five Towns have dogs, cats and other types of pets ready and waiting for someone to bring …

We’ve all heard the saying “Dogs are man’s best friend” so of course dog parents want to go all out when their birthdays draw near. What if you don’t know what day your dog was born? For parents of dogs who have adopted their best friend from a shelter or …

EDINBURGH, TX (ValleyCentral) – The Palm Valley Animal Society is bracing for a new wave of returned animals due to the end of the national moratorium on evictions, and is asking the public for help in caring for the excess animals. Youth development coach arrested for allowing juvenile being assaulted …

Editor’s Note: There is some disturbing information in this article, and the video above may be graphic. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) The Animal Rescue League of El Paso took in an injured Pitbull-mix so badly it had a hole in the middle of its face. “As far as we can …

Sign up for our daily email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest local news across Philadelphia. Main Line Animal Rescue, a subsidiary of the PSPCA, has launched an initiative with Bissell Pet Foundation for a partnership that will save the lives of 100 dogs living with heartworm …

I was appalled to read on July 29 (“After Farm Seizures, Women Are Prohibited from Having Animals”, page B1) about the seizure of 20 horses and many other animals on a property. from Springvale. Jim Britt, spokesperson for the animal welfare program, is paraphrased saying the state “is happy with …

BILLINGS – CatVideoFest 2021, a movie that featured fun feline frivolity screened at the Babcock Theater in Billings over the weekend and a portion of the ticket sales went to the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter. “It’s a bunch of different sets of funny cats and short videos, all compiled into …

SOUTH DAYTONA – Inside the Daytona rink, Benjamin, 2, walked the rink with what looked like a small bottle of champagne in his mouth. “Guess I’m going to have to buy him one now,” Allison Comport said of the squeaky toy with the words “Dog Perignonn Champagne” her English Bulldog …

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The Companion Animal Protection Society has filed court documents to remove more than 50 animals from Kevin Vesterberg, who has been charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty. The Companion Animal Protection Society said Thousand Oaks, a California-based partner, has filed a lawsuit seeking possession of …

In partnership with the national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society, Companion Animal Alliance is offering registered rescue partners $ 125 in compensation for each shelter animal pulled by the organizations until Friday, July 23. The incentive program aims to support rescue missions, animal services and shelters across the …

WINCHESTER – A small network of community volunteers are working diligently to control the northern Shenandoah Valley wildcat population. the Community Cat Alliance (CCA), a non-profit, all-volunteer organization founded in 2014 as Community Cat Advocats, has captured and deexualed more than 3,500 cats living in the wild in Winchester and …

LAS CRUCES – Have you noticed more cats and dogs roaming free? Animal care experts say they have noted an increase in the number of homeless animals in the city and the surrounding desert and suggest the trend may be related to the animal shelter not accommodating as many pets. …

A cat who was rescued from near certain death at a shelter in Paris, Texas has experienced a miraculous recovery. In a post on Reddit, jujukamoo explained how Henry the Cat was barely able to open his eyes when first taken into care, due to an issue with his eyelids …

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Loading… July 16, 2021 through Duncan strauss and filed under News and Public Affairs, Other. Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society, the influential national animal welfare organization, and based in Kanab, Utah, explained in an interview with “Talking Animals” the rationale behind her “No Kill 2025”, a campaign …

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Three local animal shelters are teaming up to help spay and neuter some rabbits after more than 150 rabbits were rescued from a Virginia Beach home late last month. The rabbits were taken from an owner who needed help with the “overwhelming quantity” of rabbits …

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – 3 local animal shelters are teaming up to help spay and neuter some rabbits after more than 150 rabbits were rescued from a Virginia Beach home late last month. The rabbits were taken from an owner who needed help with the “overwhelming quantity” of rabbits …

On Monday evening, Darlington County Council received an information pack on the Raise the Woof Capital campaign to build the new Darlington County Humane Society in Hartsville. “Since 1997, the Darlington County Humane Society has cared for homeless animals in Darlington County from what was once the Darlington County Pound,” …

Goose is a 2 year old cream tabby domestic shorthair male available for adoption at the Santa Maria Animal Center. He is a cat who loves to be a feline. He tried to live in a house that was not stimulating enough for his kitten’s needs, and now he’s back …

The nonprofit works to place homeless animals in the south and transport the animals north to homes for adoption. ATLANTA – NASCAR driver Brandon Brown and new cryptocurrency Baby Dodge Coin donated $ 20,000 to an Atlanta subway animal rescue and shelter for a new van at Atlanta Motor Speedway …

Each year, approximately 6.5 million pets enter shelters nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of these, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a handful of the many pets for adoption at Valley shelters. …

A highly contagious canine distemper outbreak in Maricopa County Animal Care and Control has caused its western shelterin Phoenixclose some of its buildings over the weekend. On July 2, the shelter announced there were several confirmed cases of distemper – a highly contagious and deadly virus – in its western …

Diana Hammock hugs a photo of her husband and sits with her beloved dog, Spencer, in her backyard. Redlands Community News Photo by Siw Heede The primary function of Redlands Friends of Shelter Animal (Friends) is to provide a network to welcome and find forever families for homeless animals, assist …

JOHNSON CITY – Pet owners now have a public way to commemorate their furry or feathered companions, or even their human friends, while also supporting the animal shelter. The Tribute Society allows people to remember their family members with a commemorative brick or tile. The bricks, which can be engraved …

Mary Jankowski would have been happy if she could have found new homes for 100 cats in her first year of business at her Coffee Cats cafe in Valley Junction. Less than a month before her first birthday, however, the owner of the business saw more than 400 cats find …

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – With July 4 fast approaching, many shelters are bracing for an influx of lost dogs. However, they do have a few suggestions on how to prevent your dog from running away. If you have a dog that’s afraid of fireworks, don’t let it set off in …

The pandemic forced the Green Bay premiere of “Rescue Story: Saving Companion Animals” last year to drive to a church parking lot by makeshift car, but that didn’t stop Milo from stepping on the carpet. red. With a stretched limo as a backdrop, the dog with a face the cameras …

There are 42 dogs at the shelter, which accepts donated supplies, including Iams’ food, cleaning supplies, leashes and collars. To exploreClark County Health District hosts multiple COVID vaccination clinics weekly The Clark County SPCA, which only operates on donations, fundraisers and grants, has also noticed an increase in the number …

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – West Virginia has reduced the number of animal shelter deaths from this year’s annual figures, according to reports. Courtesy of Best Friend’s Animal Society The Best Friend’s Animal Society ranked West Virginia 23rd for rescuing most dogs and cats from shelters in its pet rescue dashboard. Of …

Summer is the season for beach trips, school vacations and, less well known, animal husbandry. Although dogs and cats can breed year-round, spring and summer are particularly popular times for mating due to the warm weather. Athens is feeling the effects. In recent weeks, animal support organizations such as Athenspets …

ATLANTA – Jolie Gallagher and her husband weren’t looking to expand their pack when they spotted the black dog on an animal welfare organization’s Instagram page in March. The friendly mixed Australian Shepherd, later renamed Cricket, was found wandering and brought to the shelter. Due to his age, 8, Cricket …

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – An increase in abandoned animals has prompted local shelters to seek help. “In the FM area right now we are seeing a huge increase in the number of animals that shelters and rescues are accommodating, unfortunately this leaves us very confined with the space we have,” …

The Lafayette animal shelter and care center is not at risk of losing its “no-kill” status, despite recent reports to the contrary. In fact, the shelter is improving from its performance last year, when over 90% of the animals entering the shelter were adopted, taken to a rescue shelter, returned …

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A Salem Brewery and Roanoke Shaved Ice Truck will each host special events Wednesday to raise funds for local animal shelters – namely Angels of Assisi and the Roanoke Valley SPCA. During the “Pints ​​for a Purpose”, $ 1 will be donated to Angles of Assisi …

For immediate release:June 22, 2021 Contact:Moira Colley 202-483-7382 Wichita, Kan. – As July 4th approaches and revelers plan to watch fireworks light up the sky, PETA asks everyone to ditch the noisy pyrotechnics – which is causing many dogs and cats to flee in panic – and to follow his …

The towns of Pine and Strawberry remain under evacuation order as the Backbone Fire expands beyond 32,000 acres, without containment yet. Emergency shelters have been set up in Payson for people, their pets and livestock. Melissa Sevigny of KNAU spoke with Bretta Nelson of the Arizona Humane Society who is …

SUPERIOR – Abandoned in a cardboard box, only a chance discovery and an act of kindness kept seven new puppies from dying. They are among the new litters that serve as a reminder to local animal shelters that puppy and kitten season has arrived. A home health care worker found …

MARTINSBURG – What started as the simple mission of a few women in Berkeley County has evolved into a full-fledged rescue operation, as the RescueMe WV team celebrated the accomplishment of one of its many goals of Growth – the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar location Friday afternoon. According …

IONIA – Animal welfare organizations are teaming up to allow residents of Ionia County to get their male cats repaired at no cost. The Ionia County Animal Shelter and Quick Fix Veterinary Clinic are hosting a free cat spaying clinic on Saturday, June 26 at the shelter, 3853 Sparrow Drive, …

TAMPA, FLA. – Chris Van Dorn’s crusade to raise awareness of rescue animals and deliver homeless dogs and cats to forever homes is not yet a full-time mission, but the Orlando native is hoping that will change a day. Van Dorn, who founded the non-profit organization Batman4Paws in 2018, operates …

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Several local animal shelters are looking for people willing to welcome homeless animals because they are running out of space in their facilities. With 31 dogs brought in pairs human cases, 26 cats removed from a recent hoarding situation and a mother and four puppies abandoned …

June is National Pet Foster Month and these organizations will recognize foster family volunteers in Killeen and encourage more people to adopt pets. KILLEEN, Texas – June is National Pet Advocacy Month, and Killeen Animal Services celebrates with Petco Love, a national non-profit organization that works to lead and inspire …