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Jacksonville rescue dog beats rare fungal disease as owner warns Florida pet owners
2+ week, 6+ day ago (453+ words) "The vet said his prognosis was limited, and that's all I heard." A Jacksonville family is celebrating after a rescued golden retriever survived a rare disease that can turn deadly for dogs exposed to contaminated water in Florida. The dog,…...
New York's dog poop crackdown includes a plan to turn sidewalk waste into compost
3+ week, 2+ day ago (499+ words) Pet waste can enter storm drains and waterways, adding environmental and public health risks. New York City is taking aim at one of the most stubborn nuisances of urban life. As 6sqft reported, newly approved legislation on dog poop found on…...
11-pound dog attacked in Oregon as 25 coyote sightings raise concern for pet owners
4+ week, 1+ day ago (330+ words) Animals that have become habituated to people may also appear bolder in daylight. An 11-pound dog named Dexter is recovering after a coyote attacked him in Lake Oswego, Oregon, highlighting a growing concern for pet owners as coyote sightings increase…...
Florida clinic finds dog alive after couple tied him outside in sweltering heat for nearly 36 hours
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (477+ words) After enduring nearly 36 hours outside in Jacksonville's summer heat, a dog survived being left tied to a pipe at a veterinary clinic, where a couple had reportedly abandoned him. When employees returned, they found the dog alive, though weak from…...
Philadelphia shelter took in 600 animals in just over a week, calls overcrowding a crisis
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (347+ words) ACCT Philly, Philadelphia's largest open-intake animal shelter, says an already strained system has spiraled into "crisis" after more than 600 animals arrived in just over a week, forcing staff to scramble for space and plead with the public for help. Some…...
Massachusetts resident asks for help after 10-foot pet boa escapes, town says 'no threat"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (372+ words) "His first instinct is to hide, not to chase or attack." A missing pet in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is drawing attention for one unusual reason. It's a 10-foot boa constrictor named Linguine. Linguine's escape has sparked a search in the community…...
In Canada, dog found with 850 porcupine quills in her face is slowly recovering
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (434+ words) "Porcupine quills have microscopic barbs like fish hooks." A dog in Nova Scotia is recovering after veterinarians found more than 850 porcupine quills embedded in her face — a painful injury that animal rescuers say can quickly become life-threatening if treatment is…...
Kesha tries sweet-talking a raccoon out of her house, then surrenders: 'Well, just move in"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (252+ words) Wildlife encounters like this can become risky quickly for both people and animals. A raccoon was recently recorded peering through an open window at the home of singer-songwriter Kesha, who almost seemed to be enjoying the standoff. During her Freedom…...
Shelter pit bull almost put down gets adopted, and his biggest cheerleader cries happy tears
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (397+ words) Bunny, a shelter pit bull who once came dangerously close to being euthanized, is capturing hearts online after finally finding a forever home. After opening their home to Bunny as a foster parent, a woman quickly fell in love. When…...
New Jersey park urges caution after coyote runs toward visitor walking a dog
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) New Jersey officials are urging caution at Mine Brook Park in Hunterdon County after an aggressive coyote encounter occurred on July 15 involving a person walking their dog, WRNJ Radio reported. Luckily, no one was injured even though the coyote ran…...