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Bonded Brothers Left Behind After Owners Move, Now Seeking Home Together
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (103+ words) PORT WASHINGTON, NY — Bonded brothers Koala and Wallaby have only known the comfort of each other and a home — until now. The seven-year-old brothers were left behind when their owners made an abrupt move and could no longer keep them....
Can You Help Oliver And Princess Peach While Their Owner Deploys?
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (316+ words) RESTON, VA — Oliver loves laps, sunny windows and giving affectionate head bumps. Princess Peach prefers attention on her own terms, offering soft meows and gentle head rubs when she's ready. Now, the two Reston cats need someone willing to open…...
Beloved San Francisco Zoo Mandrill Dies At 24: Officials
1+ week, 3+ day ago (327+ words) SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Lulu, a charming, quirky 24-year-old mandrill at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens, died on Tuesday, officials said. Lulu died shortly after returning from the Zoo's hospital, where she was being evaluated for a "myriad of conditions…...
Clark Doggy Dip Makes A Splash Next Tuesday
2+ week, 1+ day ago (187+ words) CLARK, NJ — The dog days of summer are getting one last splash in Clark, and this time, the pool is going to the pups. Clark Recreation will host its Doggy Dip from noon to 2 p.m. Next Tuesday at the Clark…...
'Clear The Shelter' To Bring New Opportunities For Homeless Animals In Burlington County
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (440+ words) WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Animal Shelter is holding a "Clear the Shelter Open House" on Saturday in order to help a few four-legged friends find new homes. Families will be able to enjoy kids' activities, music, and food while…...
Dog Park Proposed In Suffield
2+ week, 3+ day ago (233+ words) SUFFIELD, CT — A section of Stony Brooke Park could eventually become an off-leash dog park, but town officials say several questions need to be answered before the proposal moves forward. The plan calls for a fenced area measuring about 150 feet…...
Shiver Me Timbers: Puppy Pirates Raise Hundreds For Bucks Co. Housing Group
2+ week, 4+ day ago (327+ words) DOYLESTOWN, PA — Holiday House Pet Resort & Training Center turned a swashbuckling day of pirate adventures into meaningful community support during its annual Pup-A-Palooza dog daycare celebration. Donations totaled $1,550 and nearly 70 pounds of people and pet food were collected for the…...
Arsenic, Mercury Found In Bed-Stuy Dog Park | Bed-Stuy, NY Patch
2+ week, 5+ day ago (216+ words) BEDFORD-STUYVESANT— A fenced dog run at Herbert Von King Park in Bed-Stuy closed after routine testing found elevated levels of arsenic and mercury in the soil, leaving dog owners to find new ways to exercise their pets. The Parks Department…...
'Pet Star Photo Contest' Underway In Greater Palm Springs Area
2+ week, 5+ day ago (186+ words) Patch The event is aimed at raising money for animal care organizations throughout the desert region. Community members can vote for their favorite entries online, with each vote costing $1 and a minimum purchase of $5. Proceeds from the contest will help…...
Montgomery County Hosts 2nd 'Clear The Shelters' Event
2+ week, 5+ day ago (135+ words) MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — If you've been looking for a new furball to join your family, the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is hosting its second "Clear the Shelters" event this weekend. The adoption event takes place from 11 a.m....