Tag: animal news stories 2022

UCR scientist warns pet owners of dog-killing parasite in the Colorado River

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Heterobilharzia americana is a virus that affects dogs YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Scientists confirm a dog-killing flatworm has been found in the Colorado River. The Colorado River runs right by Yuma County and parts of California, and scientists want to warn pet owners of the risks. “We’re hoping that by getting this information out. All of the vets and dog owners are aware that this parasite is a potential cause for those symptoms,” said Dr. Adler Dillman, UC Riverside Professor and Chair of the UCR Nematology Department Over the last five years, vets in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside…
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Dogs abandoned during Houston’s January freeze settle into their forever home

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HOUSTON – It was an ending that Amanda Mares could only dream of when she found two shivering dogs in the cold during January’s harsh freeze. Mares had heard frantic barking in a wooded area next to her family’s business and discovered sisters Hazel and Louise tied to a tree, with no shelter, food, or water. She begged their owner to take the dogs inside during the freeze, but he told her he was going to dump them instead. Mares then took the two girls into her small townhouse in northwest Houston, and the community rallied to get the girls…
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Pulaski Animal Control faces difficulties finding pets homes

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They say in the past six years, last week was the closest they came to almost having to euthanize a dog. HAWKINSVILLE, Ga. — In Pulaski County, animal control said they haven’t been this stressed from a lack of adoptions in the past six years. Last week, the problem got so bad, they almost had to euthanize adoptable dogs. Chandra Toledo, the manager at Hawkinsville-Pulaski Animal Control, said adoptions started slowing down since COVID-19, but it’s been especially hard on them over the past few months. “Rescues are struggling to get adopters, so then they can’t pull from the shelters…
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Pets of the week: Rudy is happy to see everyone. Kimchi likes baths

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JACKSON, MI — The Jackson County Animal Shelter, 3770 Spring Arbor Road, has many pets available for adoption. Here are two of them. Rudy is a 5-year-old, mostly brown American Staffordshire mix. Rudy came in as a stray and had some hair loss due to ringworm. He is better now and his hair is filling back in. Rudy is a happy pup, always happy to see everyone. He plays well with some of his kennel neighbors. Rudy is very treat motivated and likely able to learn some basic commands quickly. Instead of a chocolate rabbit this Easter, how about a…
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Northeast Animal Shelter in Massachusetts is “overflowing with puppies” for adoption

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MSPCA says Salem shelter is overflowing with puppies MSPCA says Salem shelter is overflowing with puppies 00:16 UPDATE: The Northeast Animal Shelter says they’re happy to announce that all available puppies in Salem have been adopted, but they expect more to go up for adoption soon. SALEM – Calling all dog lovers: Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem says it is “overflowing with puppies” and looking for potential adopters. MSPCA-Angell shared some adorable puppy pictures on social media and invited the public to come visit between 11:30 am and 5 pm every day if they are interested in welcoming them to…
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