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Numerous Dogs in Iowa Found to Have Contracted Canine Brucellosis
The outbreak of the bacterial disease is believed to have originated in a breeding facility that has been quarantined.
May 17, 2019
Man in Michigan Imprisoned for Fatally Stabbing His Dog
Utica resident Alex Gerth was sentenced to three to six years in jail after entering a no-contest plea. Charges were brought against him after the dog was found dead with multiple stab wounds in a public park.
May 8, 2019
More than 200 Animals Seized from Woman in North Carolina
Craven County resident Deborah Hall was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty after many of the animals were found to be in poor health. Felony charges are pending a review by the district attorney.
May 4, 2019
Government of Ohio Makes 'Shelter Animals' Official State Pet
The designation is intended to "focus awareness on the importance of finding homes for cats and dogs from shelters" and thus reduce the number of animals euthanized.
April 23, 2019
Dog 'Left to Die' After Giving Birth to 16 Puppies in England
Jinx, who had ulcers and could not stand, died shortly after giving birth to the puppies — only one of whom survived. Her owner Usman Khalid was found guilty of animal neglect and banned from owning animals for 10 years.
April 17, 2019
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Seizes Exotic Pets from Celebrities
The Department recently seized a spider monkey from Swae Lee and an African serval cat from Mally Mall during an investigation into wildlife trafficking.
April 16, 2019
Lawsuit Prompts Government of County in Alabama to Create Animal Shelter
The government of Barbour County recently created its first animal shelter. The government had previously been in violation of an Alabama law requiring a “county pound and an impounding officer” in each county.
March 30, 2019
Debt Collector Seizes Prized Dog from Family in Germany
The incident recently took place in the city of Ahlen. The father had been left a paraplegic after being injured in the course of his work. The debt collector used eBay to sell the dog.
March 25, 2019
Dog Dies During Grooming at Petco Store in New York State
Petco issued a statement conceding that "protocols were not followed" while the dog was being groomed at the store in Otsego County.
March 25, 2019
Government of Indian State Acts to Protect Stray Dogs from Inhumane Sterilization
The government of Maharashtra recently began requiring sterilizations of homeless dogs to be done in accordance with Animal Welfare Board of India guidelines to ensure that the procedures are performed humanely.
March 18, 2019
