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Lutz Children’s Museum Executive Dog Truman George Honored At Retirement
3+ day, 3+ 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…...
Can You Help Oliver And Princess Peach While Their Owner Deploys?
5+ day, 9+ 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…...
City Council Extends Posh Pets Animal Shelter Contract, Approves HVAC Work At Shelter
1+ week, 4+ 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…...
Dog-Sitter Facility Opens New NJ Location
1+ week, 4+ day ago (380+ words) CHERRY HILL, NJ — A new daycare and boarding facility for dogs opened on Wednesday, led by a family that has been caring for animals for nearly a decade. Locals Lourdes and Kevin Vandvelt joined forces with co-owner Jen Seroka to…...
Pack Of Dogs Kill IL Man On Residential Street, Reports Say
1+ week, 6+ day ago (192+ words) WASHINGTON PARK, IL — A man was killed last week by a pack of dogs that neighbors say have plagued their residential street for years in downstate Washington Park, according to reports. James L. Gibson, 68, was fatally mauled about 10:45 p.m. Thursday…...
'Clear The Shelter' To Bring New Opportunities For Homeless Animals In Burlington County
2+ week, 2+ day 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…...
Bellport Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog, 10, Found Wounded And Infested With Flies: SPCA
2+ week, 4+ day ago (216+ words) BELLPORT, NY — A Bellport resident has been charged with animal cruelty after an investigation into the neglect and abuse of a dog, Suffolk Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chief Roy Gross said Wednesday. The 50-year-old has been charged…...
Montgomery County Hosts 2nd 'Clear The Shelters' Event
2+ week, 6+ 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....
Arsenic, Mercury Found In Bed-Stuy Dog Park
2+ week, 6+ 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…...
Loudoun County Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees For 'Clear The Shelters' Weekend
3+ week, 3+ day ago (228+ words) LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Loudoun County Animal Services will waive adoption fees for all available pets during its annual “Clear the Shelters” event Aug. 28-30. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the Loudoun County Animal…...