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Dog Owners in Serbia Forbidden to Walk Their Pets at Night
The prohibition was put in place as part of a broader evening curfew imposed to help prevent spread of Covid-19.
March 31, 2020
Yorkshire Puppy Named Sebastian Found Dead After Flight from Ohio to California
Cory Mcjimson purchased the puppy for almost $3,000 from a breeder in Cleveland. Sebastian was supposed to be a gift for Mcjimson's five-year-old daughter in Los Angeles. The cause of death is still under investigation.
March 28, 2020
Covid-19 Outbreak Prompts Animal Shelters to Seek More Foster Care Providers
Most of the shelters are remaining open but many are limiting their hours and the number of people who may come in to adopt.
March 23, 2020
Government of City in Massachusetts Bans Sales of Dogs Bred in 'Puppy Mills'
The Pittsfield City Council voted unanimously to enact the prohibition in order to help prevent animal overpopulation.
March 9, 2020
Twenty-One Dogs Found Dead at Home of Man in Virginia
Authorities found the dogs, all of whom are believed to have been used for hunting, in the home of Floyd McNeil Maitland in Dinwiddie. He has been charged with two felony counts of animal cruelty.
February 24, 2020
More than 130 Dogs Seized from an Alleged Puppy Mill in New Jersey
All of the dogs have been taken in by local animal shelters. Police are continuing to investigate and criminal charges are being considered.
February 21, 2020
Almost 200 Dogs Rescued from Puppy Mill in Mississippi
The Tunica Humane Society found 102 dogs in a building and 90 more outside in makeshift cages. Many of the animals were in poor health. The Society hopes to be able to make all of the dogs available for adoption in the near future.
February 8, 2020
Kansas City Chiefs Player Pays All Adoption Fees at Animal Shelter
Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi celebrated his team's Super Bowl victory by paying the fees for all of the animals at the KC Pet Project's shelter on Sunday.
February 4, 2020
Man in England Confesses to Cropping Dogs' Ears Illegally
Warwickshire County resident Simon Davis, who confessed to cropping puppies' ears with razor blades before selling the animals for thousands of pounds, was given an 18-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months.
February 3, 2020
Dog Dies During Grooming Session at PetSmart in Las Vegas
The dog was crushed under a grooming table. An investigation into the cause of the collapse of the table has been undertaken.
January 13, 2020
