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St. Louis County Council says prior approval needed for waived-fee pet adoptions
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (298+ words) CLAYTON, Mo. St. Louis County's Pet Adoption Center is holding an emergency pet-adoption event with waived fees this weekend. According to a new bill, the County Council will have to approve of these events in the future. The council first…...
Syracuse auditor's report: City behind on animal shelter regulations
1+ week, 2+ day ago (741+ words) Following the release of a report evaluating the status of animal welfare policies in the city of Syracuse, Alexander Marion, city auditor, said they need to act faster on getting a bigger city-run shelter that meets state requirements." The Companion…...
Oneida County works to combat animal cruelty with new position
1+ week, 4+ day ago (435+ words) One Central New York county is trying to combat reported acts of animal cruelty by creating a position to help address the issue. John Treen is an animal control officer at the New Hartford Municipal Animal Shelter, where they take…...
Lollypop Farm offering free adoptions to seniors through May 24
2+ week, 5+ day ago (142+ words) People age 60 and older will have two weeks to adopt a pet for free at Lollypop Farm in Perinton. The shelter says it is able to do this thanks to a grant from Pets for the Elderly, which has supported…...
INTERVIEW: 16-year-old cat goes missing in Austin, ends up in California
4+ week, 1+ day ago (75+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More INTERVIEW: 16-year-old cat goes missing in Austin, ends up in California Fry, a 16-year-old cat from Austin, went missing for a…...
Pasadena Humane Society welcoming short-term dog adoptions
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (566+ words) PASADENA, Calif. " For many, the cost of owning a dog might be a deal breaker when it comes to welcoming a puppy into their home. But dog lovers can now get their puppy fix on a short-term basis. The Pasadena…...
Lollypop Farm calls on community for help with expected influx of kittens
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (117+ words) Humane Society members are getting ready for a feline frenzy as kitten season arrives in the Greater Rochester area. Lollypop Farm says it's preparing for an influx of newborn kittens as cat pregnancies are more common in the warm weather....
Lollypop Farm investigators remove nearly 60 dogs from home in Orleans County
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (136+ words) Lollypop Farm says a woman has been charged after nearly 60 dogs were seized from a property in Orleans County last month." On March 23, humane investigators with Lollypop assisted the Orleans County Sheriff's Office with a welfare check at a home…...
Lollypop Farm receiving federal funding to hire more animal abuse investigators
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (264+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Lollypop Farm receiving federal funding to hire additional animal abuse investigators Federal funding has been secured for Lollypop Farm to help…...
Helping homeless people's pets on Skid Row
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (172+ words) LOS ANGELES " A group called Project Street Vet has been helping to provide health checkups and basic needs for the pets of homeless people and people living in low-income housing. It has helped serve more than 8, 000 pets in nine cities…...