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Missing Dog Found Years Later | $2 Meal Deal At Landmark Restaurant | Quentin Tarantino's Home Hit: Patch PM
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (238+ words) Police responded to the director's home Wednesday afternoon for a report of a burglary in progress, according to reports. City officials warned against AI videos claiming to depict flooding in Laguna Beach circulating social media. Colby was found with fleas,…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Dogs Seized: Stratford Police | Stratford, CT Patch
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (221+ words) STRATFORD, CT — A man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges in connection with the living conditions of 10 dogs that were seized last week in Stratford, according to police. Stratford Animal Control Officers responded to a home on Allencrest Drive…...
Persistent Public Poopers Wanted For Questioning By Vernon Animal Control
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (119+ words) VERNON, CT — A weekend social media message by Vernon Animal Control was short and not-so-sweet. In essence, officials said, there are a couple of persistent public poopers making the rounds in town, accompanied by an overlooking overseer. "Does anyone recognize…...
21 Dogs Rescued From Manorhaven Boarding Facility: PD
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (198+ words) Patch 21 Dogs Rescued From Manorhaven Boarding Facility: PD The dogs were found in "various stages of neglect" inside a commercial building used for dog boarding, police say. MANORHAVEN, NY — Twenty-one dogs in varying stages of neglect were removed from a…...
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…...
10 Dogs Seized From ‘Horrific Living Conditions’: Stratford Animal Control
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (223+ words) STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford Animal Control is raising funds to help with another "heartbreaking case" that has come through their doors. The animal control recently seized two adult dogs and eight puppies from "horrific living conditions," according to officials. "Instead,…...
City Council Extends Posh Pets Animal Shelter Contract, Approves HVAC Work At Shelter
1+ week, 3+ day ago (391+ words) LONG BEACH, NY — The Long Beach Animal Shelter will continue being run by Posh Pets and get a series of HVAC improvements after the Long Beach City Council approved a pair of resolutions at Tuesday night’s meeting. Operated by Posh…...