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UK news

Postman hospitalised after 'serious dog attack'

A postal worker was attacked by two dogs while making a delivery, suffering serious injuries.

1 day ago

NYC parents

Gruesome video shows pitbulls maul chihuahua in what may be aggressive dogs' second NYC attack

A chihuahua was seriously injured in a pitbull attack, raising calls for stricter dog ownership laws in NYC.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

3 days ago

Pets

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.

4 months ago

London

Woman charged with owning fighting dog after man mauled to death in attack

A man in east London has died after being mauled by a dog, leading to criminal charges against the dog's owner.

UK news

Pit Bull put down after it attacked Erith student who was trying to save his dog

A Pit Bull was ordered to be destroyed after it attacked a student defending his Labrador.

fromLos Angeles Times

3 weeks ago

Pets

Police are looking for owner of pit bull that fatally attacked mini poodle in Santa Monica

Police seek the owner of a pit bull that attacked and killed a poodle in Santa Monica, urging the public to provide information.

The investigation emphasizes potential misdemeanor violations related to dog control.

fromIrish Independent

UK news

Postman hospitalised after 'serious dog attack'

A postal worker was attacked by two dogs while making a delivery, suffering serious injuries.

1 day ago

NYC parents

Gruesome video shows pitbulls maul chihuahua in what may be aggressive dogs' second NYC attack

A chihuahua was seriously injured in a pitbull attack, raising calls for stricter dog ownership laws in NYC.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

3 days ago

Pets

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.

4 months ago

London

Woman charged with owning fighting dog after man mauled to death in attack

A man in east London has died after being mauled by a dog, leading to criminal charges against the dog's owner.

UK news

Pit Bull put down after it attacked Erith student who was trying to save his dog

A Pit Bull was ordered to be destroyed after it attacked a student defending his Labrador.

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.

Pets

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.

fromShore News Network

Pets

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.

#public-safety

Miscellaneous

fromABC7 San Francisco

43 primates on the loose in South Carolina town after escaping from research lab

Authorities in Yemassee, SC are advising residents to secure their homes after 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from a research facility.

fromWashington Post

US news

Dozens of monkeys on the loose after escaping research center

43 rhesus monkeys escaped a research facility in South Carolina, prompting police to urge residents to secure their homes and avoid interaction.

Boston food

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.

Miscellaneous

fromABC7 San Francisco

43 primates on the loose in South Carolina town after escaping from research lab

Authorities in Yemassee, SC are advising residents to secure their homes after 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from a research facility.

fromWashington Post

US news

Dozens of monkeys on the loose after escaping research center

43 rhesus monkeys escaped a research facility in South Carolina, prompting police to urge residents to secure their homes and avoid interaction.

Boston food

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.

more#public-safety

fromABC7 Los Angeles

3 weeks ago

Pets

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

A turkey caused chaos at a pharmacy in Indiana, prompting police intervention to safely capture and release it.

#dog-ownership

fromIndependent

UK news

'I thought he was going to kill me' - XL bully shot dead after attacking its owner and her partner

Ashton Gillespie still loves the XL bully breed despite her dog's tragic incident.

fromwww.theguardian.com

London

Police seek dog owner after fatal attack on young deer in royal park

Responsible dog ownership is crucial to wildlife safety in parks.

It is illegal for dogs to chase deer in Richmond Park.

Dog attacks on deer are a recurring issue in the area.

fromIndependent

UK news

'I thought he was going to kill me' - XL bully shot dead after attacking its owner and her partner

Ashton Gillespie still loves the XL bully breed despite her dog's tragic incident.

fromwww.theguardian.com

London

Police seek dog owner after fatal attack on young deer in royal park

Responsible dog ownership is crucial to wildlife safety in parks.

It is illegal for dogs to chase deer in Richmond Park.

Dog attacks on deer are a recurring issue in the area.

NYC LGBT

Coyote captured after slinking into NYC parking garage might be part of Central Park couple

A coyote captured in a parking garage in NYC may be connected to a pair seen in Central Park, but its exact origin is uncertain.

fromSFGATE

3 months ago

California

Residents on alert after loose wolf dogs attack pets in Sacramento

A pack of wolf-dog hybrids is loose in Sacramento, attacking domestic animals, prompting urgent action from animal control.

fromSacramento Bee

7 months ago

San Francisco

Coyote stuck in California yard tries to hide. Luckily, it wasn't very good at hiding

A young coyote was successfully rescued by animal control officers after being trapped in a San Francisco yard for several days.

NYC LGBT

Coyote captured after slinking into NYC parking garage might be part of Central Park couple

A coyote captured in a parking garage in NYC may be connected to a pair seen in Central Park, but its exact origin is uncertain.

fromSFGATE

3 months ago

California

Residents on alert after loose wolf dogs attack pets in Sacramento

A pack of wolf-dog hybrids is loose in Sacramento, attacking domestic animals, prompting urgent action from animal control.

fromSacramento Bee

7 months ago

San Francisco

Coyote stuck in California yard tries to hide. Luckily, it wasn't very good at hiding

A young coyote was successfully rescued by animal control officers after being trapped in a San Francisco yard for several days.

more#urban-wildlife

#rabies

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

East Bay (California)

Rabid bat found on a sidewalk near UC Berkeley

A rabid bat was discovered near UC Berkeley, leading to public health warnings.

Officials stress the importance of avoiding contact with bats to prevent rabies.

fromLI Press

8 months ago

OMG science

Officials: Raccoon, Feral Cat in Valley Stream Test Positive For Rabies

Rabies cases are rising in Nassau County, with two animals testing positive in a concerning trend requiring immediate public health attention.

Miscellaneous

Raccoon that was the subject of public warnings did have rabies, officials say

A raccoon in Eastham tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to advise people who interacted with it to seek medical advice.

New York City

Long Island raccoon tests positive for rabies in latest case to hit area

A raccoon in Suffolk County has tested positive for rabies, marking a significant health concern for the area.

Residents are urged to take steps to protect their pets amidst rising rabies cases.

East Bay (California)

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Rabid bat found on a sidewalk near UC Berkeley

A rabid bat was discovered near UC Berkeley, leading to public health warnings.

Officials stress the importance of avoiding contact with bats to prevent rabies.

fromLI Press

8 months ago

OMG science

Officials: Raccoon, Feral Cat in Valley Stream Test Positive For Rabies

Rabies cases are rising in Nassau County, with two animals testing positive in a concerning trend requiring immediate public health attention.

Miscellaneous

Raccoon that was the subject of public warnings did have rabies, officials say

A raccoon in Eastham tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to advise people who interacted with it to seek medical advice.

New York City

Long Island raccoon tests positive for rabies in latest case to hit area

A raccoon in Suffolk County has tested positive for rabies, marking a significant health concern for the area.

Residents are urged to take steps to protect their pets amidst rising rabies cases.

Scottish Highlands bull on the lam in Connecticut for a month: 'People keep spotting it'

A Scottish Highlands bull has been roaming rural Connecticut for over a month, causing concern among locals and its owners.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

NYC couple flees swanky Manhattan pad after being bit by co-op prez's unleashed dog: lawsuit

Residents claim repeated dog attacks by co-op president's pet led to a $2 million lawsuit for injuries and neglect of safety rules.

#pet-safety

Miscellaneous

Mass. animal control officer kills dog he mistook for a coyote

A pet dog was mistakenly shot by an animal control officer who confused it for a coyote, prompting an investigation into the incident.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Coyotes reportedly kill several dogs in Saugus

Saugus officials warn pet owners of increased coyote encounters, urging vigilance after the death of four dogs in recent attacks.

Miscellaneous

Mass. animal control officer kills dog he mistook for a coyote

A pet dog was mistakenly shot by an animal control officer who confused it for a coyote, prompting an investigation into the incident.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Coyotes reportedly kill several dogs in Saugus

Saugus officials warn pet owners of increased coyote encounters, urging vigilance after the death of four dogs in recent attacks.

more#pet-safety

fromwww.dw.com

11 months ago

Chicago Bears

Bears on the prowl in Slovakian towns and villages DW 05/26/2024

Bears caused havoc at a farm in Klacno, highlighting the need for animal control measures.