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Part of Dog's Skull Destroyed by Cancer Replaced Using 3D Printer
A procedure to replace part of an animal's skull with a prosthetic created with a 3D printer had never previously been performed in North America. Patches is continuing to recover from her surgery and now free of cancer.
October 9, 2018
Man in Mississippi Arrested for Alleged Abandonment of Five Puppies
Tallahatchie County resident Joseph Thompson allegedly left the puppies in a box at a car wash. He is facing as many as six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
September 29, 2018
Individual Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty for First Time on Guam
Melchor Antolin — a resident of the village of Dededo — was charged for allegedly leaving untreated a 15-pound tumor in the body of his dog.
September 24, 2018
'Godzilla' Mosquito Repellent Banned in Response to Deaths of Puppies
Authorities in Thailand put the ban in place after three puppies died after inhaling fumes from the product, which had been imported from Myanmar.
September 17, 2018
Police Setup Task Force to Find Serial Cat Killer in Washington State
The mutilated remains of at least one dozen cats have been found in Olympia — on front lawns, in neighborhood parks and even on the grounds of a church.
September 10, 2018
Law Enacted to Prevent Abandonment of Pets by People Evicted from Homes
The government of New York State has enacted legislation that requires officials who execute eviction warrants to check properties for pets and coordinate removal of any animals found with their owners.
September 4, 2018
Airline Fails to Place Emotional-Support Dog on Plane and Loses Him
Latam Airlines stated that Logan was never placed aboard a plane at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York due to a "ramp issue" and instead was taken home by a worker who lost him.
September 2, 2018
Sheriffs' Association Creates Committee to Address Animal Cruelty
The United States National Sheriffs' Association has created an Animal Cruelty Committee that will "look into the needs and concerns of our sheriffs across the country in handling this issue."
August 25, 2018
'Hero' Search and Rescue Dog Killed with Poison in Italy
Kaos was hailed as a "hero dog" for finding survivors buried beneath rubble after an earthquake struck the town of Amatrice in 2016. Police are still trying to determine who poisoned him and why he was killed.
August 21, 2018
Drug Cartel Puts Bounty on Drug-Sniffing Police Dog in Colombia
The work of Sombra — a six-year-old German Shepherd — has led to seizure of approximately nine tons of cocaine and arrests of 245 suspects. The Urabeños cartel has offered 200 million Colombian pesos for her life.
August 20, 2018
