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'Hustler for the cats': How one woman built a rescue network for animals across the Gulf South
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (478+ words) Almost 30 years ago, a friend invited Lynn Chiche to a lecture at a veterinary school." "He said, "You will never transport your way out of animal overpopulation. You will never rescue your way out. You will never adopt your way…...
Woman arrested after dozens of animals rescued from St. Bernard home, many near death, deputies say
1+ week, 1+ day ago (222+ words) A woman was arrested after dozens of animals were found living in poor and unsafe conditions at a home in St. Bernard Parish, the sheriff's office said. The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office said deputies carried out a search warrant at…...
Mother-daughter duo behind The Inner Pup works to improve heartworm treatment, keep pets with families
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (70+ words) wwltv. com Mother-daughter duo behind The Inner Pup works to improve heartworm treatment, keep pets with families To stream WWL TV on your phone, you need the WWL TV app. Download the WWL TV app Next up in 5 Example video…...
Kitten rescued from glue trap spurs warning by animal welfare officials
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (456+ words) ENCINITAS, Calif. " A 6-week-old kitten is recovering at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society after nearly dying when she became trapped on a sticky rat trap in Anaheim, prompting animal welfare officials to warn against using the devices. The kitten, now…...
Dog named Bourbon still missing days after being ejected from car in Northshore crash
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) WWLTV. com The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a dog that went missing after a crash over the weekend. Officials say the dog, named Bourbon, was ejected from a vehicle during a wreck…...
Pet safety tips to keep in mind when the weather gets dangerously cold
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (494+ words) WASHINGTON " Extreme cold weather poses a risk for many domestic pets and even livestock, just like humans. That's why it's important for pet owners to keep these tips in mind when cold air becomes dangerous. As bitter arctic air settles…...
Cat crashes through windshield after being dropped by eagle
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (232+ words) WASHINGTON " A cat crashed through the windshield of a car in North Carolina Wednesday after being dropped from the sky by an eagle, according to a driver." The unusual traffic incident happened on Highway 74 in Swain County at around 8: 17 a. m. Wednesday,…...
How spaghetti can help your pet endure Independence Day fireworks
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (474+ words) HOUSTON " Pet owners should take immediate steps to protect their animals from getting lost during Independence Day festivities, as animal control officials report a significant spike in missing pets during the holiday weekend. According to veterinary experts, animal control officials…...
Now playing in movie theaters: 73 minutes of cat videos, for a good cause
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (406+ words) WASHINGTON " The best of the internet's cat videos are coming to the big screen this weekend. Cat Video Fest is a 73-minute, G-rated selection ofall things feline "silly, cuddly, sentimental and comedic"that's playing in more than 500 independent theaters in…...
Northshore Humane Society launches 'Golden Paws' to pair seniors with shelter dogs
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (140+ words) COVINGTON, La. " Seniors are getting some furry friends thanks to Golden Paws, a new program from Northshore Humane Society that brings adoptable shelter dogs into local nursing homes in Covington. The visits give seniors companionship and joy while helping the…...