All articles tagged with #animal control
A 2-year-old, 77-pound mountain lion that had been prowling San Francisco's Pacific Heights was located, tranquilized, and captured; officials released the animal back into the wild, noting that mountain lions generally avoid people but can wander into urban areas, with multiple sightings prompting safety reminders.
A young mountain lion roamed San Francisco’s Pacific Heights at night, prompting a citywide response. It wedged between two apartment buildings and was tranquilized by a coordinated team from animal care and control, police, fire department, and the zoo. The 77-pound male was examined, immobilized, and released back into the South Bay habitat, marking another unusual wildlife moment in the city.
A family in Pennsylvania faced significant challenges due to the state's fragmented animal control system after being attacked by a rabid cat, highlighting gaps in local and state response capabilities, high costs of testing and treatment, and the lack of coordinated resources for rabies cases, especially involving feral animals.
A dog in Chicago tested positive for rabies, marking the first case in Cook County in over 60 years. The dog, adopted from a Florida rescue, showed behavioral issues and had been vaccinated in June. Authorities are investigating the source and are assessing contacts for potential treatment.
A family in Berks County, PA, faced significant challenges due to the state's fragmented animal control system after being attacked by a rabid cat, highlighting gaps in local and state responsibilities, high costs of rabies treatment, and lack of coordinated response resources.
A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, caused chaos by smashing bottles and falling through a ceiling tile, and was found passed out in the bathroom by an employee. The animal control officer took the raccoon to the shelter, where it sobered up and was released back into the wild, having learned a lesson about breaking and entering.
A drunken raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, helped itself to alcohol, and passed out in the bathroom. It was taken to animal control, sobered up, and released back into the wild, with the store thanking the animal control team for their help.
A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, caused chaos by smashing bottles and falling through a ceiling tile, then passed out on the bathroom floor after drinking alcohol, before being taken back to the wild by animal control.
A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, ransacked shelves, and passed out in the bathroom after getting into the liquor, leading to its rescue and release back into the wild.
A raccoon in Camden County tested positive for rabies after being found in a backyard, prompting health officials to remind residents to vaccinate pets, avoid wild animals, and seek immediate medical attention if bitten. No human exposures were reported, and the affected dog is under observation.
A man in Frederick County, Maryland, dropped off a rabid raccoon at a veterinarian clinic and left without providing his information, prompting health officials to seek his identity due to potential rabies exposure risk.
Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson was arrested and released on bond after his dogs mauled and killed a neighbor’s dog, leading to an animal cruelty charge. Gibson expressed remorse and condolences, stating his dogs were raised as family and had no history of aggression.
Tyrese Gibson publicly accepts full responsibility for his dogs' involvement in a fatal attack on a neighbor's dog, expresses condolences to the family, and has rehomed his dogs following the incident, which occurred while he was out of town.
A bat found in a Michigan residence tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to provide post-exposure treatment to those potentially exposed and to advise the public on rabies prevention measures, including avoiding contact with wild animals and vaccinating pets.
Charlotte County has issued a 30-day rabies alert after a raccoon tested positive for rabies, urging residents to vaccinate pets, avoid wildlife contact, and report bites, with a focus on the area around Washington Loop Road and Trails End Drive.