Is a general assignment reporter at the Times in Los Angeles. Frequently covering animals (and their people) throughout her 15 years at the Times, shes chronicled the Oakland Zoos attempts to.
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA(R) (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(R)) was the first humane organization established in the Americas,.
A Park City veterinarian, who was not aware of the case until Tuesday morning, said dog owners should be cautious when taking their pets in cars in the summer..
2008-08-03 Microchip leads to arrest in Neb. dead dog dumping -
Woman has been arrested and charged with animal abandonment after nearly two dozen dead dogs were found in a cornfield northeast of Grand Island.
A farmer checking his crops this week found three dogs alive and twenty dead. Two died a short time later. An oral syringe was found, and tests were being done to determine the type of liquid the syringe contained.
The Hall County Sheriffs Office says Denise Withee faces three counts of animal abandonment, and more charges are likely.
A 45-year-old Iowa woman has been arrested and charged with animal abandonment after nearly two dozen dead dogs were found in a cornfield northeast of Grand Island. - Semiconductors and Active Components Iowa associated press
2008-08-02 A few animal links to round out the day L. A. Unleashed Los Angeles Times
Is a general assignment reporter at the Times in Los Angeles. Frequently covering animals (and their people) throughout her 15 years at the Times, shes chronicled the Oakland Zoos attempts to hand-raise a baby African elephant; followed the Los Angeles Zoos LA-born gorilla Caesar on his trek to a new home at Zoo Atlanta; and interviewed pit bulls at the Laurel Canyon Dog Park. Currently animal-less, she still insists on plying people with anecdotes about her cat, Arnold, who died ten years ago.
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2008-08-01 New Best Friend: Donor Pays For Hurt Dogs Surgery
It is "not out of the question" that Bindi may have been attacked by an alligator, said Animal Services spokeswoman Marti Ryan. "It is highly possible, considering the type of water that the dog was found near. "
Ryan said that although it seems likely, vets at Florida Veterinary Specialists have yet to categorize the injury as a gator attack. Ryan said another possibility is that the dog got her leg caught in an animal trap.
2008-08-01 Sea monster washes up on Gawker (updated)-The Ampersand
The validity of the picture has been further established by the numerous eyewitnesses who saw the animal on the beach in front of Montauks Surfside Inn. Theories abound as to what the animal is and where it came from. Marci Caplis of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service noted that rare and unknown sea animals did surface after the Asian tsunami, and although the recent East Coast storms are not of comparable magnitude, the animal did wash up on a particularly stormy day in the Hamptons. Others have speculated that the animal escaped from Plum Island Animal Disease Center.
2008-07-30 Judge dismisses lawsuit filed over Frontier Days L. A. Unleashed Los Angeles Times
Is a general assignment reporter at the Times in Los Angeles. Frequently covering animals (and their people) throughout her 15 years at the Times, shes chronicled the Oakland Zoos attempts to hand-raise a baby African elephant; followed the Los Angeles Zoos LA-born gorilla Caesar on his trek to a new home at Zoo Atlanta; and interviewed pit bulls at the Laurel Canyon Dog Park. Currently animal-less, she still insists on plying people with anecdotes about her cat, Arnold, who died ten years ago.
The latest news, features, photos and videos about pets and wild animals worldwide. - Animals animal attacks animal cruelty birds cats dogs endangered species fish pets zoos
2008-07-30 Pooch left in a car prompts an animal-cruelty ticket-The Park Record
A Park City veterinarian, who was not aware of the case until Tuesday morning, said dog owners should be cautious when taking their pets in cars in the summer. Angela West, who is a veterinarian at the Park City Animal Clinic, suggests people not leave dogs in a car if the weather is warmer than 80 degrees. Even if the windows are cracked, the temperature inside a car can top 100 degrees, she said.
Think of it more as a garage door for your pet, but instead of a button to push, an RFID chip attached to the animals collar signals the door to open whenever the pet gets close. The door slides open, then it slides shuts after the animal passes through (theres a safety mechanism to make sure the animal doesnt get caught in the door).
Its marketed as safer than a standard doggy door since theres less chance of a raccoon (or a human intruder) winding up in your kitchen.
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A new bill will gave law enforcement agencies more power to crack down on illegal dog fights. Under the new state law, people who attend an animal fight will be fined usd. 500.
Morgan says they rescued a few dozen dogs last year who were victims of animal fighting.
If they attend a second fight within five years of their first offense, itll be a misdemeanor. SPCA cruelty investigator Paul Morgan says dog fighting does go on in the area.
2008-07-26 Miley Cyrus Helps Kick off "BOLT ACROSS AMERICA" Adventure in NYC MarketWatch
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA(R) (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(R)) was the first humane organization established in the Americas, and today has more than one million supporters throughout North America. A 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCAs mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA provides local and national leadership in animal-assisted therapy, animal behavior, animal poison control, anti-cruelty, humane education, legislative services, and shelter outreach. The New York City headquarters houses a full-service, accredited animal hospital, adoption center, and mobile clinic outreach program. The Humane Law Enforcement department enforces New Yorks animal cruelty laws and is featured on the reality
