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Turlock man convicted of animal cruelty in puppy’s beating death
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (198+ words) TURLOCK " A Stanislaus County jury has convicted Ronald Lee Moore Jr., 52, of Turlock, of animal cruelty in the beating death of an 8weekold puppy, District Attorney Jeff Laugero announced. Prosecutors said a hearing on allegations that Moore has at least two…...
People passionate about pets seek major reform for county animal shelter
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1488+ words) Saving more dogs and cats " and easing frustrations of people passionate about them " is the ultimate goal of a new effort to improve how animal services are managed in Modesto and much of Stanislaus County. Spurred by unsettling stories about…...
CHP’s newest four-legged crime fighters officially promoted to K-9 officers
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (342+ words) SACRAMENTO" TheCHPhas added four new K-9 teams to its ranks, furthering the Department's mission to provide safety, service and security to the people of California. The graduating class includes three Belgian Malinois and one Dutch Shepherd, each trained to apprehend offenders,…...
SASA’s One in 1,000 campaign seeks to transform lives through dog adoptions
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (259+ words) Stanislaus County " In an ambitious push to reimagine animal care and reduce overcrowding, Stanislaus Animal Services Agency has launched its "One in 1,000" summer campaign, aiming to place 1,000 dogs into adoptive homes, foster care, or rescue programs by the end of…...
Keeping pets safe and calm on the Fourth of July
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (138+ words) As fireworks light up the skies this Fourth of July, many local pets may be feeling less than festive. While the holiday is a celebration for humans, it can be a source of intense fear and anxiety for dogs and…...