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A raccoon famous for breaking into a Virginia liquor store and getting drunk has raised over $254,000 for a local animal shelter through the sale of themed merchandise, with proceeds supporting animal care and enrichment.
The DeKalb Animal Shelter is promoting the adoption of Butterfly, a gentle 3.5-year-old lab mix, with an adoption fee of $200, and is also hosting a 'Clear the Shelter' event on November 8-9 offering free dog adoptions, along with training and supplies, encouraging community members to find their new furry friend.
An animal shelter in Montana was evacuated and 14 staff members hospitalized after the FBI used an incinerator to burn seized methamphetamine, causing smoke inhalation and exposing animals to smoke, with the incident prompting a decontamination process and a public donation appeal.
FBI agents incinerated two pounds of seized methamphetamine inside a Montana animal shelter, causing smoke to fill the building and hospitalizing 14 workers due to exposure, prompting an investigation into safety procedures and contamination concerns.
A drug burn of two pounds of seized methamphetamine at a Montana animal shelter caused toxic smoke, leading to hospitalizations of 14 workers and the relocation of animals; the incident raised concerns about safety protocols and environmental contamination.
A stray kitten at a Burlington County animal shelter tested positive for rabies after initially showing no symptoms and being cleared for adoption, prompting health officials to investigate potential exposures and administer booster shots to shelter staff.
After 45 days of being missing, Moose, a beloved adventure cat, was finally found and rescued by her owner, Teagan Maddux, who had been trying various methods to locate her, including setting traps and watching cameras, and was overwhelmed with relief when she was finally reunited with her safe and tired cat.
Guilford County Animal Services has paused cat intake due to an outbreak of feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) among kittens. The shelter is quarantining 28 cats to prevent the virus's spread and has euthanized two severely affected kittens. The shelter, already near capacity, is urging the public to foster or adopt cats to help manage the situation.
Jon Stewart's emotional tribute to his late dog Dipper on 'The Daily Show' prompted viewers to donate nearly $25,000 to the NYC no-kill animal shelter, Animal Haven, where he first met the pup. The funds will support the shelter's general care, operating expenses, vet care, and more, coming at a crucial time as they are at full capacity with over 100 rescue animals in their care. The tribute has also led to inquiries about adoptions and support through purchasing items from the shelter's Amazon Wishlist.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a dog named Connie from a shipping container at the Port of Houston after hearing barking and scratching while inspecting containers. Connie had been trapped for at least a week and was found inside a container full of totaled cars. After being rescued, Connie was taken to an animal shelter for treatment and is awaiting adoption.
US Coast Guard inspectors at the Port of Houston rescued a stowaway dog, later named Connie, from a shipping container where she had been trapped for at least eight days with no food or water. The inspectors heard barking coming from the container and used a crane to bring it down, finding a sweet and friendly dog inside. Connie was taken to an animal shelter and is now in the care of a rescue group, receiving treatment for being underweight and testing positive for heartworm. The Coast Guard believes she accidentally ended up in the container while in a junkyard car. Despite considering adoption, the inspectors are grateful to have saved Connie and are confident she will find a loving home.
U.S. Coast Guard officers at the Port of Houston rescued a sweet and friendly dog, later named Connie, from a shipping container where she had been trapped for over eight days with no food or water. The canine, found among junked vehicles likely being shipped overseas, was taken to an animal shelter and is now in the care of a rescue group for treatment and eventual adoption. The officers, who heard her barking during a routine inspection, are grateful to have been in the right place at the right time to save her life.
A New Jersey animal shelter is offering a unique Valentine's Day promotion where donors can have a feral cat named after their ex and then have it neutered or spayed as part of the shelter's trap-neuter-return program. The promotion requires a $50 donation and aims to control feral cat populations. This initiative follows other unconventional anti-Valentine's promotions by zoos and animal shelters, such as naming a cockroach after an ex and feeding it to an animal, or writing a name inside a litter box for a kitty to do its business on for a small fee.
A golden retriever named Cheezbit was saved from a kill shelter in South Korea by Bunny's Buddies, a non-profit animal rescue organization. Cheezbit had been living in freezing conditions and was emaciated, but after receiving proper care, his sweet personality began to shine through. He was eventually adopted by a loving family in the U.S. and now lives on a farm with plenty of space to run and play. Bunny's Buddies emphasizes the importance of adoption and rehabilitation for dogs in traumatic environments.
Animal Protection Officers in Philadelphia discovered dozens of husky puppies, believed to be less than 2 weeks old, along with their mother, inside an abandoned home filled with trash, feces, broken glass, and rusted cages. The officers were able to rescue the dogs and bring them to a shelter, although the shelter is now in need of foster homes or adopters for the remaining dogs.