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07/15/2025

IN THE NEWS: IA - West Des Moines looks for contractor to care for domesticated cats and kittens

"The city of West Des Moines will start looking for a contractor to take care of domesticated cats and newborn kittens separated from their mother, according to a release from the city.

In January, the shelter the city previously contracted with, AHeinz57 in De Soto, announced it would phase out its rescue and adoption program for cats due to a lack of resources. West Des Moines still contracts with AHeinz57 for dog adoptions. "

AHeinz57, the shelter the city previously contracted with, ended its rescue and adoption program for cats in January.

07/14/2025

IN THE NEWS: IA - Marshalltown woman charged with animal neglect resulting in death of dog

"A Marshalltown woman was arrested on Friday morning and charged with animal neglect with serious injury or death after allegedly leaving a dog in a kennel without adequate food or water for six days before the dog was found deceased."

A Marshalltown woman was arrested on Friday morning and charged with animal neglect with serious injury or death after allegedly leaving a dog in a kennel without adequate food or water for six days before the dog was found deceased. Alyse Morelia Sanchez, 21, was taken into custody by the Marshallt...

07/14/2025

IN THE NEWS: IA - Kellogg man accused of fatally shooting dog

"On Sunday night, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of someone abusing a dog as well as the sound of gunshots at a residence in the 300 block of East Street in Kellogg. According to the sheriff’s office, when responding deputies arrived at the home they met two individuals, 32-year-old Kerry Quick and 28-year-old Justice Goodwin."

JASPER COUNTY, Iowa — A Kellogg man has been charged with animal abuse for allegedly shooting and killing a dog over the weekend. On Sunday night, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office res…

07/13/2025

IN THE NEWS: TX - Texas flooding: Over 60 pets arrive at APA! after severe flooding in Kerr, Williamsion counties

"About 60 pets have been relocated to Austin Pets Alive! following severe flooding in Kerr and Williamson counties over the last 24 hours.

APA! says it has been in Kerr County with a veterinary team helping to triage incoming animals impacted by the flooding.

The organization was able to completely clear out the Kerr County shelter, allowing them to house lost pets closer to home."

Austin Pets Alive! is asking for the public's help after the organization took in about 60 pets following severe flooding in Kerr and Williamson counties. It is also seeking assistance for Kerr and Williamson County shelters.

07/08/2025

IN THE NEWS: IA - New study sheds light on source of puppies sold online and in stores

"The study shows that more than half of the breeders or brokers who supply retail stores with puppies, and who have been tracked over the past three years by the nonprofit organization Bailing Out Benji. have been cited for regulatory violations.

Mindi Callison, executive director of the Iowa-based nonprofit organization, says that for decades, there has been a lack of data surrounding the pet-acquisition industry — particularly with regard to the complicated intersection of breeders, brokers and sellers."

An Iowa-based animal welfare organization has studied regulatory violations among dog breeders who supply brokers and retailers with animals.

07/07/2025

IN THE NEWS: MO - Kansas City animal shelter urges community to spay and neuter pets amid overpopulation

"The Pet Resource Center of Kansas City is calling on pet owners across the metro to help address a growing animal overpopulation crisis by spaying and neutering their pets.

Dr. Melia Washington, the chief veterinarian at the Pet Resource Center, said the issue is affecting shelters throughout the Kansas City area."

The Pet Resource Center of Kansas City is calling on pet owners across the metro to help address a growing animal overpopulation crisis by spaying and neutering their pets.

07/07/2025

IN THE NEWS: FL - Woman accused of leaving 7 pets to die in abandoned house

"A Florida woman was taken into custody after police say a number of dead animals were found decomposing in her abandoned home.

Danielle McGinnis, 57, is behind bars, charged with seven counts of aggravated animal cruelty resulting in death. Police found two dogs, two cats and three birds dead Friday in a home in Edgewater. They responded to the area after neighbors reported they hadn’t seen McGinnis in almost a year."

Police say the bodies of several animals were found decomposing in the suspect's abandoned home.

07/02/2025

IN THE NEWS: IA - Officials rescue more than 100 chickens, other animals, from Sioux City home

"Sioux City Animal Rescue officials found themselves in the area of the 2700 block of 41st Street Friday morning, where they have been attempting to rescue over 100 animals."

Sioux City officials are at the scene of a large scale animal rescue operation Friday morning.

07/02/2025

IN THE NEWS: DC - Huffman, Cohen, Merkley Introduce Bill to Protect Families and Pets from Dangerous Devices

"Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Steve Cohen (TN-09), along with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), re-introduced legislation that would ban hazardous cyanide bombs from public lands. Their bill, Canyon’s Law, would protect families, pets, and wildlife from dangerous M-44 ejectors – spring-loaded devices made up of sodium cyanide used to kill predatory animals and pest species."

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Steve Cohen (TN-09), along with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), re-introduced legislation that would ban hazardous cyanide bombs from public lands. Their bill, Canyon’s Law, would protect families, pets, and wildlife fr...

07/01/2025

IN THE NEWS: NY - 2 arrested for leaving dog outside to die in hot temperatures, police say

"Two people were arrested after leaving a dog to die in hot temperatures, according to police.

According to the Village of Bath Police Department, animal control was called to do a welfare check on a dog that was showing signs of heat exhaustion.

Animal control called the police after arriving and finding the dog dead on the lawn."

Two people are arrested for leaving a dog outside to die in hot temperatures.

07/01/2025

IN THE NEWS: AZ - Arizona Legislature Passes Compromise Bill to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws Amidst Political Debates

"In a move that's stirred both applause and controversy, the Arizona Legislature has passed SB 1658, a bill aimed to bolster animal cruelty laws in the state. However, this victory for animal advocates came with compromises, as significant sections of the proposed bill were cut amid political pushback."

Arizona Legislature passes SB 1658, a bill to improve animal cruelty laws, despite significant cuts and compromises.

06/26/2025

IN THE NEWS: IA - Tie Vote by Storm Lake City Council Upholds Vicious Animal Ruling

"In a vote that came down to a tiebreaker, the Storm Lake City Council on Monday upheld the city manager’s recommendation to determine a dog to be a vicious animal, thus ordering the dog to be removed from city limits.

On May 29th, a German Shepard named Poncho allegedly ran across the street from its home and bit an adult female in the area of 610 West 6th Street while she was picking up mail."

In a vote that came down to a tiebreaker, the Storm Lake City Council on Monday upheld the city manager’s recommendation to determine a dog to be a vicious animal, […]

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