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Persistent Public Poopers Wanted For Questioning By Vernon Animal Control
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (119+ words) VERNON, CT — A weekend social media message by Vernon Animal Control was short and not-so-sweet. In essence, officials said, there are a couple of persistent public poopers making the rounds in town, accompanied by an overlooking overseer. "Does anyone recognize…...
Kitten Tests Positive For Rabies In Baltimore County
1+ week, 4+ day ago (341+ words) BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Officials in Baltimore County are sounding the alarm after a kitten tested positive for rabies this week. Authorities described the male kitten as an orange, domestic medium-haired 16-week-old. Officials said in a Wednesday release that the feline…...
Pack Of Dogs Kill IL Man On Residential Street, Reports Say
1+ week, 6+ day ago (192+ words) WASHINGTON PARK, IL — A man was killed last week by a pack of dogs that neighbors say have plagued their residential street for years in downstate Washington Park, according to reports. James L. Gibson, 68, was fatally mauled about 10:45 p.m. Thursday…...
Rabid Raccoon Found In South Jersey: See Where
2+ week, 4+ day ago (223+ words) BARRINGTON, NJ — A raccoon found in Barrington was confirmed to have rabies, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services said on Wednesday. On Saturday, a resident's dog got into an "altercation" with the animal in the backyard. Barrington's…...
Montgomery County Hosts 2nd 'Clear The Shelters' Event
2+ week, 6+ day ago (135+ words) MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — If you've been looking for a new furball to join your family, the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is hosting its second "Clear the Shelters" event this weekend. The adoption event takes place from 11 a.m....
Kitten Rescued From Bay Area Freeway By Animal Control
3+ week, 4+ day ago (100+ words) SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A 13-week-old kitten is on a recovery journey after being found injured along a San Francisco freeway. Animal Care & Control San Francisco officials say the white domestic shorthair kitten was spotted by someone lying on his side…...
Second Worcester Fox Euthanized After Resident Reports Attack On Dogs
3+ week, 5+ day ago (199+ words) WORCESTER, MA — A second fox was euthanized following an animal attack in Worcester within a matter of days. Worcester Animal Control shot the fox after it reportedly attacked two dogs around 8 a.m. Sunday, police said. Neither dog was injured and…...
Rabid Fox, Raccoon Found In 2 Harford Co. Communities
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (257+ words) HARFORD COUNTY, MD — On Tuesday, Harford County Health Department officials received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a raccoon found in Havre de Grace tested positive for the rabies virus, as did a fox found in Forest Hill....
Possibly Rabid Raccoon Lurking In South Kingstown's Potter Woods: Police
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (118+ words) Patch Possibly Rabid Raccoon Lurking In South Kingstown's Potter Woods: Police The police department suggested avoiding Potter Woods. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — A possibly rabid raccoon is lurking in South Kingstown's Potter Woods, the police warned. "The South Kingstown Police Department…...
2 Dead Pit Bulls Dumped By Wolcott Walking Trail: PD
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (199+ words) WOLCOTT, CT — Two deceased pit bulls were found dumped in garbage bags near a local walking trail over the weekend, according to police. Police on Saturday received a report of two garbage bags emitting a foul odor. Officers responded to…...