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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…...
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…...
Minnesota CVS Pharmacies Now Offering Dog, Cat Medications
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) Minnesota CVS pharmacies are now offering prescription medications for dogs and cats. The Rhode Island-based company made the announcement Tuesday. "Pet owners can fill prescriptions for select pet-only medications, including antibiotics, allergy, flea and tick control, insulin, and pain relievers,…...
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…...
Dog Starts Fire, Kitten In Bank Heist And Mutant Mice Spread: Weird News & Oddities
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1035+ words) Talk about a freak accident. A dog named Bo jumped on the counter of a home in Belcamp, Maryland, and accidentally turned on the toaster, setting a fire that killed another dog and two cats and caused about $200,000 in property…...
Connecticut Man Battles Bear To Save Pet Goat
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) A Bethlehem man said he spent nearly 40 minutes fighting off a black bear that attacked his pet goat, a dramatic encounter that comes as Connecticut wildlife officials report a sharp increase in bear activity across the state. Joe Reda discovered…...
New Bill Could Put More Therapy Dogs In NJ Classrooms
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (257+ words) A new bill could change the part therapy dogs have to play in New Jersey classrooms. Bill S3453, introduced by Senator Anthony Bucco, establishes a pilot program in the Department of Education (DOE) to use therapy dogs in public elementary school…...
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…...