3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (152+ words) The closure of the Heritage Humane Society animal shelter has been extended because of construction. Kimberly Laska, the shelter's executive director, said that the contractor found "a lot of challenges" in the rehabilitation of the building's sewer system. "It's an…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (310+ words) Sarge, the bobcat, was only a kitten in 2019when he followed his mother across a road in Dinwiddie. The car came fast. It struck them both. Sarge's right front leg was severely injured. He survived, but his mother didn't. After six…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago  (535+ words) The Heritage Humane Society has been trying in recent days to reduce the number of its on-site animals because of emergency work needed to replace the building's sewer system. The shelter will be temporarily closed from Monday through April 24, said…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (608+ words) KING WILLIAM " Dogs are coming into the Regional Animal Shelter faster then they are going out, and there is no more room. That's the message from the King William shelter, which says the community's help is desperately needed. "There is…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (331+ words) In 1988, Care-A-Lot Pet Supply started out as a black-and-white catalog selling training and grooming items in a small showroom on Diamond Springs Road in Virginia Beach. Founders Alfred and Mary Clarke had turned their love of showing dogs into a…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (851+ words) People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners, trainers and animal shelter workers sometimes use…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1146+ words) As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (210+ words) Francine the Lowe's cat is still making national news. "CBS Sunday Morning" featured Richmond's favorite feline over the weekend. The show's crew traveled to Richmond to film'Michael Sida, the Richmond store manager, and'Wayne Schneider, a Lowe's associate, who shared their…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (476+ words) Every week we showcase two pets who are available for adoption at the Regional Animal Shelter in King William County. Here are two who would love to find their forever homes: .. . Every week we showcase two pets who are available…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (963+ words) By CEDAR BURNETT, Associated Press In this age of heightened anxiety, many of us turn to our pets for emotional support. But is our behavior increasing our furry friends" fears? The answer isn"t simple, says Frankie Jackson, a veterinary…...