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St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter calls a “Mayday” asking for help

Thursday, April 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

St. Tammany Parish’s no-kill animal shelter is in “mayday” mode due to extreme overcrowding, currently operating at 70-% % over capacity with 215 dogs—nearly 100 more than it was designed to house. Animal Shelter Director Rob Bremer says the shelter is waiving adoption fees... Read More.

Animal sanctuary owner, about 100 cats die in fire, officials say

Tuesday, April 1 by ABC News

(MEDFORD, N.Y) -- An animal sanctuary owner and roughly 100 cats have died in a fire on Long Island, according to officials.The flames broke out at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Monday at Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.... Read More.

Doyline couple arrested on 72 counts of Aggrivated Animal Cruelty

Friday, March 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Doyline couple faces 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after deputies linked them to the abandonment of over 12 dogs on a rural road. 68-year-old Alan Crowley and 58-year-old Kimberly Crowley were arrested at their mobile home, where authorities found approximately 60 more... Read More.

Alaska sled dog race raises allegations of animal abuse

Friday, February 28 by ABC News

(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) -- Ashley Keith used to always dream about joining the world of professional sled dog racing.She got her first sled dog when she was 13 years old and fantasized about one day participating in the renowned 1,000-mile race in Alaska, the Iditarod.In... Read More.

Veterinarians, animal welfare professionals, oppose use of nitrogen hypoxia to execute death row criminals in Louisiana

Wednesday, February 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Veterinarians and animal welfare professionals oppose nitrogen hypoxia, or gas suffocation, as a method of execution of humans. They are urging Governor Landry to reconsider its use as the state plans to use this method in its first execution in 15 years. Veterinarian Dr.... Read More.

Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan win awards for promoting animal rights & veganism

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

While they're waiting to find out if they've won the Grammys they're all nominated for, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Chappell Roan have a different award to celebrate: one that recognizes their efforts toward the promotion of plant-based food, animal adoption and cruelty-free products.They've... Read More.

Stories tagged with: animal

St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter calls a “Mayday” asking for help

Animal sanctuary owner, about 100 cats die in fire, officials say

Doyline couple arrested on 72 counts of Aggrivated Animal Cruelty

Alaska sled dog race raises allegations of animal abuse

Veterinarians, animal welfare professionals, oppose use of nitrogen hypoxia to execute death row criminals in Louisiana

Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan win awards for promoting animal rights & veganism

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