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‘A special girl’: Ashland dog hailed as a hero for saving woman’s life
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (362+ words) ASHLAND, Va. (WWBT) - A dreary day in the Center of the Universe never puts a damper on Dan DiCandilo's walk around the neighborhood with his dog, Gozier. "We walk five miles a day, every day, and we've been doing that…...
A dying man’s final wish: find his beloved German shepherds a new forever home
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (301+ words) LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (WCBS) - A terminally ill man made one final request from his hospital bed: he wanted to say goodbye to his beloved dogs and make sure they end up in a loving home. A terminally ill man, who wanted…...
This humane society says it will no longer accept pit bulls or pit bull mixes
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (58+ words) This humane society says it will no longer accept pit bulls or pit bull mixes'WWBT This humane society says it will no longer accept pit bulls or pit bull mixes President Trump says Iran was a clear threat Middle East…...
‘Incredibly troubling’: Man accused of torturing cats in online scam
1+ week, 6+ day ago (464+ words) WARNING: This story may contain graphic elements that are difficult for some viewers to read and watch. HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - A Chesterfield man is sitting behind bars accused of posting hundreds of videos online showing multiple cats in extreme distress…...
Henrico steakhouse treats dog to last meal during final hours of cancer battle
2+ week, 4+ day ago (517+ words) This is when we first got her," Blumenthal said, showing pictures of the golden retriever as a puppy. The 7-year-old golden retriever became a beloved member of the family. Just exactly how you would picture a typical golden retriever, just…...
Henrico man convicted of animal abuse added to countyâs new registry
2+ week, 5+ day ago (357+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A 48-year-old community college professor will become the first person added to Henrico County's animal cruelty registry this year after a jury convicted him of felony animal cruelty Tuesday night. Andrew Walker was found guilty after a…...
Ashland ABC store raccoon returns with Valentine’s Day merch
3+ week, 1+ day ago (85+ words) Ashland ABC store raccoon returns with Valentine's Day merch'WWBT ASHLAND, Va. (WWBT) - The infamous drunk raccoon who gained internet fame after getting caught passed out drunk at an Ashland ABC store has returned with Valentine's Day merchandise. Al the Trashed…...
Children reunite with their dog at animal shelter after parents taken into ICE custody
3+ week, 4+ day ago (149+ words) CHULA VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) " Two California children were reunited with their dog this week after their parents were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The children's parents were taken into custody in Chula Vista last week after dropping the children…...
Possibly abandoned dog found safe after 6 days in freezing temperatures, heavy snow
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (276+ words) NEEDHAM, Mass. (WCVB) " It's an incredible rescue story from Massachusetts. A Needham-area dog is now safe after spending nearly a week in subfreezing temperatures and heavy snow. Found shivering, the dog had been dodging people who were full of concern…...
‘We got you, bubba’: Firefighters rescue dog after it fell through ice
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (78+ words) ST. LOUIS (Gray News) - Firefighters rescued a dog that fell through ice in St. Louis. Temperatures were in the single digits. "We got you, bubba. You OK, bud?" a firefighter said after approaching the dog. The St. Louis Fire Department…...