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Conservationists work to remove Kansas City from top 10 deadliest cities for birds
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (1172+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (InvestigateTV) - With millions of birds migrating across the metro's airspace, Kansas City has been found to be one of the most deadly cities for avian species. According to the American Bird Conservancy, up to 1 billion birds die…...
The cold reality of running a zoo in winter
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (325+ words) LUDLOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The extreme cold is dangerous for more than just people, our team coverage now turns to Western Mass News to the story of how one local zoo is protecting their animals during these frigid temperatures. "it's…...
MSPCA holding free horse adoptions this weekend
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (55+ words) MSPCA holding free horse adoptions this weekend'westernmassnews.com MSPCA holding free horse adoptions this weekend MGM Springfield ready for big bets on the Super Bowl Man identified in December's officer involved shooting in Springfield Patriots sending family of fallen Uxbridge…...
Attorney defends Hadley sanctuary owner after 315 animals seized
2+ week, 5+ day ago (243+ words) HADLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- An attorney representing the owner of a Hadley property, from which over 300 animals were seized, is speaking out. On January 7, officials located 315 animals - ranging from goats to cows to wildlife that are illegal to keep as…...
Seizure of over 250 animals in Hadley posing challenges for MSPCA
3+ week, 5+ day ago (199+ words) HADLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The MSPCA has confirmed that the number of animals rescued from a neglect situation in Hadley has increased to over 250, more than 100 animals since the story was first reported on Wednesday. The rescue also came during…...
Authorities remind residents to be vigilant after rabid raccoon spotting
3+ week, 5+ day ago (118+ words) Authorities remind residents to be vigilant after rabid raccoon spotting'Western Mass News SOUTHWICK, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Neighbors in Southwick were warned about a confirmed case of rabies after discovering a rabid raccoon on Ferrin Drive, off of Mort Vining Road....
Devoted dog keeps missing 82-year-old warm until rescuers arrive, sheriff’s office says
4+ week, 1+ day ago (198+ words) (TMX) - A missing, elderly Oregon woman was found cold but alive thanks to her devoted cattle dog, Cami, which kept her warm and signaled rescuers, authorities said. The Lane County Sheriff's Office launched a search after 82-year-old Karen Joyce Davis…...
Dog rescued from busy Boston tunnel during rush hour
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (41+ words) A dog trotting through a busy Boston tunnel narrowly missed being hit by traffic before state police rescued the wrong-way rover. Dog rescued from busy Boston tunnel during rush hour GoFundMe launched for driver injured in West Springfield police chase...
Much like a nursing home, penguins at Boston aquarium can age with dignity
3+ mon, 9+ hour ago (66+ words) The New England Aquarium in Boston decided in February to open a geriatric island for Lambert and its six other aging penguins. Much like a nursing home, penguins at Boston aquarium can age with dignity Retired Springfield Police deputy chief…...
Community steps up to help adopt rescued cats in need
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (515+ words) Dakin Humane Society is feeling the love as the community stepped up in a big way, adopting dozens of animals and sending donations. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Dakin Humane Society is feeling the love as the community stepped up in…...