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State Bond Commission Revises Funding For Regional Animal Control Facility
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (145+ words) HARTFORD, CT — The State Bond Commission has approved a revision to previously authorized bond funding for a regional animal control facility serving Tolland, Willington and Stafford. The revised authorization updates the scope of the project and allows the towns to…...
Sexual Conduct With Dog | Rescued Beluga Whale Dies | Police Memorial Defaced: IL News
2+ week, 1+ day ago (276+ words) Her charging document alleges that between June 1 and July 1, 2025, she knowingly permitted sexual contact with an animal to be conducted at her residence and that she recorded her boyfriend engaging in the conduct. "We cannot emphasize enough that rescue is…...
The Dog In The Window In FL Is Most Likely This Breed
3+ week, 1+ day ago (381+ words) The purse-sized Chihuahua is the top dog nationwide but lands at No. 3 in Florida in a new analysis from U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News released its Most Popular Dog Breeds in Each State report Tuesday, during National Dog Month, an observance…...
Veterinary Team Expresses Concern About World-Famous Big Bear Bald Eagle
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (308+ words) OJAI, CA — The medical condition of Jackie, the world-famous female bald eagle from Big Bear, has taken a concerning turn as new bloodwork reveals her severe anemia has worsened, wildlife officials announced Monday. Veterinarians at the Ojai Raptor Center, where…...
Middlebury Mourns Local Animal Control Officer; Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In His Honor
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (451+ words) MIDDLEBURY, CT — The town's long-time animal control officer is being remembered fondly after he unexpectedly passed away on Sunday. First Selectwoman Jennifer Mahr on Monday announced Oreste "Rusty" Bona's death on Facebook. Mahr authorized town flags to be flown at…...
County Supervisors Back Effort To Help Abused Animals Reach Permanent Homes Faster
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger supporting legislation that would help abused and neglected animals move more quickly into safe, permanent homes while reducing unnecessary costs to…...
'Increasingly Bold' Wolf Forces Campsite Closure On Isle Royale In Northern MI
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (215+ words) ISLE ROYALE, MI — A well-known campground on Isle Royale is closed due to an "increasingly bold" wolf in the area, according to park officials. Park officials are temporarily closing individual tent and group campsites at the Three Mile Campground, which…...
Bald Eagles Are Nesting In East Brunswick, Mayor Says
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (360+ words) EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Add bald eagles to the list of notable wildlife sightings in East Brunswick, host Greg T announced on a recent episode of "Buzz About East Brunswick." "There really is a buzz in the air about East Brunswick,…...
Rhode Island General Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Pets
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (128+ words) PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island General Assembly passed a bill to protect pets. The proposed legislation was brought by state Sen. Lori Urso, D-Pawtucket, and state Rep. Matthew S. Dawson, D-East Providence. The bill aims to "protect animals from cruelty…...
Baby Bald Eagles Lead Chesco Town To Move 4th Of July Celebrations
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (194+ words) DOWNINGTOWN, PA — As the America 250 celebrations get underway this summer and preparations begin for the Fourth of July, a conservation success story in a Chester County community has a distinctly patriotic flair. Officials confirmed this week that they are searching…...