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Lutz Children’s Museum Executive Dog Truman George Honored At Retirement
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (218+ words) MIDDLETOWN, CT — Truman George, the beloved white boxer "executive dog" at the Lutz Children's Museum, was honored at his retirement Thursday. Visitors made cards, shared stories and showed their appreciation for 9-year-old Truman George, who has spent years welcoming children…...
State Bond Commission Revises Funding For Regional Animal Control Facility
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (145+ words) HARTFORD, CT — The State Bond Commission has approved a revision to previously authorized bond funding for a regional animal control facility serving Tolland, Willington and Stafford. The revised authorization updates the scope of the project and allows the towns to…...
Sexual Conduct With Dog | Rescued Beluga Whale Dies | Police Memorial Defaced: IL News
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (276+ words) Her charging document alleges that between June 1 and July 1, 2025, she knowingly permitted sexual contact with an animal to be conducted at her residence and that she recorded her boyfriend engaging in the conduct. "We cannot emphasize enough that rescue is…...
The Dog In The Window In FL Is Most Likely This Breed
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (381+ words) The purse-sized Chihuahua is the top dog nationwide but lands at No. 3 in Florida in a new analysis from U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News released its Most Popular Dog Breeds in Each State report Tuesday, during National Dog Month, an observance…...
FBI Launches Animal Cruelty Tip Line, Offers $5K Reward In SoCal
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (264+ words) LOS ANGELES, CA — Federal authorities on Tuesday announced a $5,000 for information leading to the successful prosecution of people who violate a federal animal cruelty law, along with a new FBI tip line for reporting suspected crimes. The reward applies to…...
FBI Launches Animal Cruelty Tip Line, Offers $5K Reward In SoCal | Los Angeles, CA Patch
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (264+ words) LOS ANGELES, CA — Federal authorities on Tuesday announced a $5,000 for information leading to the successful prosecution of people who violate a federal animal cruelty law, along with a new FBI tip line for reporting suspected crimes. The reward applies to…...
Middlebury Mourns Local Animal Control Officer; Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In His Honor
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (451+ words) MIDDLEBURY, CT — The town's long-time animal control officer is being remembered fondly after he unexpectedly passed away on Sunday. First Selectwoman Jennifer Mahr on Monday announced Oreste "Rusty" Bona's death on Facebook. Mahr authorized town flags to be flown at…...
County Supervisors Back Effort To Help Abused Animals Reach Permanent Homes Faster
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger supporting legislation that would help abused and neglected animals move more quickly into safe, permanent homes while reducing unnecessary costs to…...
Danvers Adds Pet Waste Receptacles Near 2 Walking Paths
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (170+ words) DANVERS, MA — Danvers has installed two new DoodyCalls pet waste receptacles at local walking paths as part of a trial aimed at cutting down on pet waste litter and improving water quality at Sandy Beach. The new receptacles are now…...
Rhode Island General Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Pets
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (128+ words) PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island General Assembly passed a bill to protect pets. The proposed legislation was brought by state Sen. Lori Urso, D-Pawtucket, and state Rep. Matthew S. Dawson, D-East Providence. The bill aims to "protect animals from cruelty…...