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Mon, Jan 14 | By Matt Van Hoven | 602

NATION – According to the Humane Society of the United States, a law that passed in 1976 which banned the sale of small pet turtles could be repealed if a current motion passes through Congress. Turtles, like all reptiles, carry Salmo… more ›

Mon, Jan 14 | By Matt Van Hoven | 795

DURHAM N.C. - A North Carolina teen was arrested for driving while impaired and underage drinking. His capture was the result of the work of four local dogs and some smart police work. Josue Herrios Cornilla crashed his black Camaro int… more ›

Mon, Jan 14 | By Matt Van Hoven | 936

HOUSTON – A Texas math teacher was shot and killed over the weekend when his dog apparently stepped on a loaded shotgun. Reports from the Chambers County sheriff's department say that Perry Alvin Price ||| was hunting for geese last w… more ›

Fri, Jan 11 | By Matt Van Hoven | 684

UTAH – Operation City Spay is the name of a program run by a collaborative of animal activists and volunteer vets aimed at reducing the feral cat population of southern Utah. The ongoing program thus far has spayed and neutered over 160 feral felin… more ›

Thu, Jan 10 | By Matt Van Hoven | 587

OMAHA – Westroads Mall employees returned to work just three days after the massacre that killed nine people, including the shooter, and wounded two others. To aid in their transition, two therapy dogs and their handlers who belong to… more ›

Thu, Jan 10 | By Matt Van Hoven | 556

MICHIGAN – According to DogCat Radio, Detroit based automaker Ford Motor Company is top dog among other manufacturers. DogCat Radio is a nationally broadcasted station that focuses on pet lovers. As part of their content, the station… more ›

Thu, Jan 10 | By Matt Van Hoven | 668

TENNESSEE – We first reported on the Gallatin, Tenn. vet who used the 'heart shot' method a few months ago. Since then an investigation by District Attorney Ray Whitley has found Dr. William Baber guilty on 12 misdemeanor counts, most… more ›

Wed, Jan 9 | By Matt Van Hoven | 558

TEXAS – Galveston, Tx. bridge worker John Newland, who has been in the news after one of his cats was shot by a local ornithologist, will be fined for feeding a colony of feral felines. Following the courtroom debacle that resulted in… more ›

Wed, Jan 9 | By Matt Van Hoven | 394

ISRAEL – One of Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's most diligent supporters has been waiting for the 78-year-old's return from hospital – and it's likely his wait will continue. According to the Deccan Herald, Sharon's dog… more ›

Mon, Jan 7 | By Matt Van Hoven | 725

CALIFORNIA – A Sacramento, Ca. family is in shock this week after two dogs mauled their 20-month-old girl and her grandmother on Sunday. According to the Mercury News, Santa Clara County animal control said a male Boxer-Pit-mix mauled… more ›