Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN host, announced the death of his beloved golden retriever, Ben, who was a familiar presence on College GameDay. Ben, diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, had been undergoing treatment but recently fell ill again. Despite efforts to treat him, Ben's condition worsened, leading to the difficult decision to let him go. Ben was cherished by fans and known for his roles as an honorary sports analyst and emotional support animal. Herbstreit paid tribute to Ben, highlighting their close bond and the joy Ben brought to many.
Tony Cavallaro, a New York man, is fighting to get his 34-year-old pet alligator, Albert, back after it was seized by conservation officers for an expired license and allowing others to interact with the reptile. Cavallaro, who considers Albert an "emotional support animal," has hired a lawyer and garnered support through an online petition and social media. He disputes claims of Albert's health issues and is seeking clarification on renewing his license, while the Department of Environmental Conservation has placed Albert with a licensed caretaker pending permanent care.
A traveler is expected to face charges for abandoning their dog at Pittsburgh International Airport after being told the dog couldn't fly without a crate. The owner left the dog in the airport's short-term parking and boarded their flight to a resort destination. The dog, found unattended in a stroller, is now in the care of a rescue shelter and the state dog warden. This incident follows a similar case in which a man left his dog tied up outside an airport and was charged with a misdemeanor.
An anonymous complaint to the Newton Police Department has put a pot-bellied pig named Ginger, who serves as an emotional support animal for a 9-year-old boy named Owen, at risk of being taken away due to Newton's animal ordinance. Owen's mother, Jessica Grigoreva, plans to fight the ordinance at the next city commission meeting, as Ginger has helped her son with his anxiety and depression.
