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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Pack of aggressive dogs captured in Central Valley responsible for killing cats: officials

A pack of dogs in Winton killed at least 20 cats; 10 dogs captured, two remain at large and animals are quarantined for rabies checks.
California
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

86-year-old man fatally mauled by off-leash rottweilers in California suburb

An 86-year-old man was fatally mauled by two off-leash rottweilers in Norwalk; the dogs were impounded and the attack is under investigation.
#dog-attack
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Man bitten whilst saving his dog from Staffie attack outside Shooters Hill Co-op

A man was bitten while rescuing his dog from an uncontrolled Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Police kill dog that mauled someone in Dorchester

Police fatally shot a dog after it mauled a resident in Dorchester; the victim sustained nonlife-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Behind kennel doors: A day in the life of Galway's dog wardens - 'There are people for every dog, and a dog for every person'

Three Galway dog wardens operate from Ballybane, caring for and rehoming dogs, handling citywide calls, patrolling beaches seasonally, and promoting responsible ownership.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Boy, 7, left needing neck surgery after being mauled by XL Bully

A seven-year-old boy was severely injured in a dog attack involving an XL Bully in South Yorkshire.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'Goose is No Longer on the Loose': Escaped monitor lizard found after two weeks

A five-foot long lizard that escaped from Webster was found, Webster Animal Control announced Saturday. Goose, a water monitor lizard, had been lost for two weeks from the area of Blueberry Lane.
Fundraising
#animal-cruelty
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Leaping lizards! Officials warn of water monitor on the loose in Mass. town

A potentially dangerous water monitor lizard is loose in Webster, prompting warnings to residents.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Ball python, several feet long, spotted slithering around Somerville

A large ball python was seen slinking along the road in Somerville, leading to speculation about whether it is an escaped pet. The snake is white with black and brown patches, measuring approximately 3 to 4 feet long.
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Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto's growing wildlife problem could get a dedicated response team | CBC News

Toronto city councillors approved exploring a business model for a wildlife response team due to rising animal incidents, including dog and coyote attacks.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Runaway horse safely rescued by Maine troopers after jaunt on I-95

A runaway horse was rescued safely from I-95 in central Maine after multiple witnesses alerted authorities.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Woman hospitalized after dog bite at Hialeah home, police say

A 57-year-old woman was hospitalized after being bitten by a dog while working as a caretaker in Hialeah.
Miami
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fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Animal Control seizes at least 120 cats from California home

Over 120 cats were seized from a Fullerton home due to welfare concerns, with many suffering from contagious illnesses.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Boy, 12, bit by coyote in King Township: police | CBC News

Residents of King Township should be alert for coyotes following an incident where a boy was bitten.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: San Francisco's Map, Explained

SF supervisors are negotiating the budget to avoid layoffs after protests.
California faces loss of federal funds for violating Title IX regarding trans athletes.
An aggressive bear in Lake Tahoe has been euthanized after threatening residents.
CIA Director claims damage to Iranian sites contradicting earlier assessments, possibly for Trump's approval.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Dog Collar Conundrum

From the moment a dog becomes a pet, the collar is part of her new reality. It is the primary marker that this dog "belongs" to someone: the collar holds ID tags with names, phone numbers, and addresses, and it lets strangers know that a wandering pup isn't lost to the world-just misplaced.
Parenting
NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 months ago

Queens infant's death not caused by dog mauling, medical examiner says

Medical examiner confirmed infant's injuries were post-mortem; death not caused by dog mauling.
#kangaroo
Miami Marlins
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Martha's Vineyard residents speculate after alligator carcass found at nature reserve

An alligator carcass was discovered at Sepiessa Point Reservation in Martha's Vineyard, leading to an investigation by Massachusetts Environmental Police.
San Francisco Giants
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Trio of Baby Raccoons Requires Rescue From Wall at Chase Center

Three baby raccoons trapped at Chase Center were rescued by SF Animal Care and Control after squeezing through wall panels, highlighting urban wildlife concerns.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Two Met Police horses injured in attack by dog while out on patrol

A serious incident involving a dog attacked police horses Yvonne and Snaffles during a routine patrol in London.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Encore employees found dog tied to train tracks behind casino, animal control says

A dog was discovered tied to train tracks behind the Encore Boston Harbor casino, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Barefoot Florida man wrangles 7-foot alligator with trash can in insane video

A Florida man used two trash cans to trap a 7-foot alligator after being called away from Easter dinner.
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fromShore News Network
4 months ago

Schenectady honors animal control officers for frontline work in animal welfare

Schenectady Police Department honors animal control officers for dedication and professionalism in caring for animals during Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Police reportedly shoot, kill dog while responding to call in Pasadena

Pasadena police shot a dog that allegedly charged at an officer while responding to an incident involving an incoherent woman.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Officer fires gun at 'vicious dog' outside Boston Public Library

A Boston police officer discharged a firearm at a dog outside the Boston Public Library; the dog escaped and was later subdued with a taser.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Video shows police catch 'really big' turkey terrorizing pharmacy customers in Indiana

"We need animal control out here. [The turkey] is chasing the customers. It's a really big turkey," the caller told 911.
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