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Trapped Coyote Rescued In Pittsburgh
2+ day, 51+ min ago (141+ words) PITTSBURGH, PA —It's a sight not typically seen. Pittsburgh Animal Care and Control officers recently responded to an unusual situation on Atwood Street in Oakland when a coyote became wedged between two walls in an alley and was unable to…...
Hawk Injured After Flying Into Naugatuck Building Rescued By Police, Residents: PD
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (138+ words) NAUGATUCK, CT — An injured hawk was rescued by police and community members after the animal flew into a building in Naugatuck over the weekend, according to the Naugatuck Police Department. In a Facebook post Thursday, police said several concerned community…...
Valley Humane Pet Of The Week: Carey Martin
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (173+ words) Patch Valley Humane Pet Of The Week: Carey Martin Carey Martin is a "10-pound shy sweetheart with a quiet, gentle charm." The following is a news release from Valley Humane Society: "Carey Martin’s a 10-pound shy sweetheart with a quiet,…...
12 Dogs Taken In After Fire At Escondido Senior Living Community
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (188+ words) ESCONDIDO, CA — Twelve dogs are receiving emergency care at San Diego Humane Society after a fire at a senior living community in Escondido prompted the evacuation of residents and their pets. The organization's Humane Law Enforcement team was called shortly…...
Unconscious Dog Saved From Pasadena House Fire
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (169+ words) PASADENA, CA — An unconscious dog was rescued from a smoke-filled Pasadena home where a fire broke out in a bedroom, authorities said Thursday. The fire was reported about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at 495 Michillinda Ave., according to Lisa Derderian, spokeswoman for the…...
12 Dogs Taken In After Fire At North County Senior Living Community
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (188+ words) ESCONDIDO, CA — Twelve dogs are receiving emergency care at San Diego Humane Society after a fire at a senior living community in Escondido prompted the evacuation of residents and their pets. The organization's Humane Law Enforcement team was called shortly…...
Missing Dog Reunited With San Diego Family Nearly 3 Years Later
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (201+ words) SAN DIEGO, CA — A Maltipoo missing for nearly three years was reunited with his family this week after San Diego Humane Society officers found the dog and identified him through his microchip. Humane Law Enforcement officers responded Tuesday night to…...
Free Rabies Vaccines For Dogs, Cats Offered In Smithtown This Weekend
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (232+ words) SMITHTOWN, NY — Suffolk County residents can get free rabies vaccinations for their dogs, cats and ferrets at a clinic in Smithtown on Sunday, according to the Suffolk County SPCA. The Suffolk County SPCA, in partnership with the Suffolk County Department…...
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Coming To Morristown
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (287+ words) MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown pet owners will have an opportunity to get their dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies for free later this month. The Town of Morristown will host a free rabies vaccination clinic on Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....
Owl Rescued After Lunch Goes Wrong, But Doesn't Seem Especially Grateful
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (135+ words) ARMONK, NY — An environmental conservation officer's work can be thankless, but sometimes it must feel like nobody gives a hoot. An owl tangled in a soccer net in Armonk was freed on Aug. 28 after an environmental conservation officer responded to…...