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MSPCA, partner shelters waive fees during Valentine's weekend adoption event
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (204+ words) The MSPCA-Angell and several shelters throughout Massachusetts are waiving adoption fees for animals in their care that have been waiting to find their forever homes for more than a month. "What better time than Valentine's Day when people are already…...
Remembering Rescue: Beloved service dog to Boston Marathon Bombing survivor
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (229+ words) Remembering Rescue: Beloved service dog to Boston Marathon Bombing survivors The beloved service dog who has been at the side of a Boston Marathon Bombing survivor for more than a decade is being honored with a celebration of life. The…...
'Birds of a feather' gather in Norwood for pigeon-racing competitions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) At the Braintree/Norwood Racing Pigeon Club, enthusiasts train and race birds up to 600 miles, carrying on a time-honored tradition ... At the Braintree/Norwood Racing Pigeon Club, enthusiasts train and race birds up to 600 miles, carrying on a time-honored tradition…...
Milan's pigeons are a controversial mix of tourist attraction and public nuisance
1+ week, 4+ day ago (128+ words) Crowds are starting to thicken in Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and already, a phenomenon is making headlines: the pigeons. Tourists taking pictures at the Piazza del Duomo have noted the pigeons' presence, saying, "They're pretty friendly so far....
'Dumped' Mass. dog found safe after six days in bitter cold
2+ week, 2+ day ago (87+ words) A dog suspected of being abandoned in Needham, Massachusetts, was found safe on Tuesday following a weekend of heavy snowfall. According to the Needham Police Department, the dog has been missing for the last six days. Police said the dog…...
'Thank you so much, brother': Firefighters save dog from frozen pond
3+ week, 2+ day ago (175+ words) Ohio firefighters rescued a dog named Bullet after the dog fell through the ice on a frozen pond, reuniting the pet with its owner over the weekend. The chase led Bullet to a frozen pond, where he fell through the…...
Feeling vengeful? This Alaska nonprofit will name a rat after your ex—and feed it to a bird
3+ week, 4+ day ago (146+ words) Warning: The video above contains material that some viewers may find disturbing due to the graphic nature. Viewer discretion is advised. A popular fundraiser in Alaska is returning for Valentine's Day, blending charity with a playful take on heartbreak. The…...
Lil help, please? Police officer frees squirrel stuck in dumpster
3+ week, 6+ day ago (46+ words) Lil help, please? Police officer frees squirrel stuck in dumpster'WCVB Search location by ZIP code Norwell police officer frees squirrel stuck in dumpster Norwell police and animal control rescued a squirrel stuck in a dumpster hole after Officer Sutton freed…...
The mental health effects of seeing animals in trouble
4+ week, 1+ day ago (47+ words) The mental health effects of seeing animals in trouble'WCVB Search location by ZIP code The mental health effects of seeing animals in trouble Dr. Varsha Radhakrishnan of Tufts Medical Center discusses the mental health impacts of seeing animal cruelty cases,…...
Public's help sought after severely emaciated dog arrives at MSPCA-Angell
4+ week, 2+ day ago (340+ words) A young pit bull terrier mix is being treated in the intensive care unit at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston after being brought in extremely emaciated, the MSPCA-Angell said. "Her prognosis is guarded, but with continued around-the-clock care, we're…...