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'Mystery Dog Illness' Begins Spreading Throughout the United States
The symptoms of the previously unknown bacterial disease, which are comparable to those of kennel cough, generally last for about six weeks if left untreated. In a number of cases the disease has proven to be fatal.
November 24, 2023
Dozens of Cats Seized from a Suspected Animal Hoarder in California
More than 70 cats were found living in unsanitary conditions in the residence of the suspected hoarder. A number of the animals were dead and decomposing.
November 18, 2023
Police Seize More than 1,000 Animals from a Cat Meat Producer in China
The animals were seized after police pulled over the driver of a truck in which a number of cats were being transported to a slaughterhouse.
November 4, 2023
Two Racing Dogs Euthanized After Colliding with Each Other
The incident took place at a track in New South Wales during a test of a lure intended to prevent collisions between dogs.
November 2, 2023
Police Seize More than 400 Animals from Traffickers During Raid in Spain
Cats and dogs usually sold for large amounts of money comprised the animals seized by the police.
October 27, 2023
Woman in New Jersey Jailed for Hoarding of More than 60 Dogs
Middletown resident Marlene Sandford was sentenced to six months in prison and ordered to pay fines adding up to $30,500.
October 27, 2023
Government of City in Kentucky Bans Retail Sales of Cats and Dogs
The members of the Louisville Metro Council approved the prohibition by a vote of 21 - 3.
October 27, 2023
Woman Jailed in Florida for Shooting Her Two Dogs with a BB Gun
Jamie Lynn Kujawa, who was found to have shot 173 pellets into the dogs, received a five-year sentence and was ordered to pay a fine and court costs totaling $2,663.83.
October 15, 2023
Judge in Argentina Approves Dog-Visitation Agreement as Part of Divorce Settlement
Judge Diana V. Sica recently sanctioned an agreement that gives each of the spouses custody of one of the couple's two dogs and provides reciprocal visitation rights.
October 15, 2023
Greyhound Racing Trainer Suspended in Australia in Response to Live Baiting
Leslie Kenyon was found to have illegally attached to mechanical lures living animals for greyhounds to chase, catch and attack.
October 1, 2023
