Port St. Lucie woman arrested on 29 animal-cruelty counts
Police say the 29 felony counts are based on veterinary findings for the first 29 cats evaluated after 124 cats were recovered from a Port St. Lucie home.
Animal Welfare
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Two charged after children and animals removed from Owingsville home, Kentucky State Police say
Kentucky State Police say Shane and Angel Dufresne face first-degree criminal abuse charges after a June 18 response to an Owingsville neglect complaint led to the removal of two children and more than a dozen animals.
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East Providence Completes $476,746 Renovation of Municipal Animal Shelter
East Providence has completed a $476,746 renovation of its municipal animal shelter at 62 Commercial Way, adding HVAC, drainage, kennel, sanitation, storage and outdoor play improvements.
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Oregon Animal-Cruelty Initiative Fails to Qualify for 2026 Ballot
Oregon election officials found Initiative Petition 28 lacked enough valid signatures for the November 3, 2026, ballot. A state estimate outlined potentially large fiscal effects if the measure had passed.
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First Circuit upholds CDC six-month age rule for imported dogs
First Circuit affirmed CDC foreign-quarantine rules requiring imported dogs be at least six months old, rejecting a challenge by Caribbean rescue groups.
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North Yarmouth’s Rescue Day brings nine animal rescues to Well & Good Brewing
North Yarmouth ME – Rescue Day on June 27 brings nine animal rescues to Well & Good Brewing, hosted by Finally Home, with booths and fundraising.
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Belle Vernon Main Street raid removes 64 animals, leaves questions
Belle Vernon, PA — State police removed 62 dogs and two cats from a Main Street home; rescue groups are caring for them while the case remains open.