Heroism or cruelty? Animal rights advocates call for change after inmates kill prison K9

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Animal rights advocates are calling for change within the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) weeks after Rivan, a K9 at Sussex I State Prison in Sussex County, was brutally killed by incarcerated gang members.

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Wildlife in homes: Springtime means baby boom for many animals

Spring is here, which means a baby boom for wildlife, but it also means a boom for one local company helping homeowners in Ottawa deal with unwanted houseguests.

“I had no idea that a raccoon could punch up a soffit

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Railway services halted between Hastings and Ashford due to ‘animals on line’

Railway services were brought to a standstill after reports of sheep on the tracks.

No services were running between Hastings and Ashford “until further notice,” Southern Rail announced earlier today.

Trains have been stopped between Hastings and Ashford due to “animals on the line”Trains have been stopped between Hastings and Ashford due to “animals on the line”
Trains have been stopped between Hastings and Ashford due to
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Animal rehabilitation agency in crisis

The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society says it is facing an existential crisis as expenses rise and the donations it relies on to keep operating fall.

Calgary Wildlife cares for injured and orphaned wildlife in the region.

Executive director Beki Hunt

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The pet food industry has little regulation or oversight. Industry experts want that to change

Last year, veterinarian Anna Tebb treated a number of animals that made her think differently about Australia’s pet food industry.

She saw three dogs who had acquired vitamin D toxicity from their food, something that was confirmed through blood tests.

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Children’s Museum and Great Falls Animal Shelter launch ‘Paws for Art’ collaboration | State

The following is a press release from the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter:

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – We are thrilled to announce a heartwarming partnership between The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter and the Children’s Museum of Montana,

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Fulton threatens to cut off animal control in the city of Atlanta

All agreed — except for Atlanta, which accounts for 54% of all animal control calls.

Commissioners ultimately voted 4-0 to stop serving Atlanta as of April 3 if the city hasn’t signed the new agreement by then.

“We are looking

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Meat-Eaters Prefer Not To See Animals On Meat Labels

People who eat meat prefer not to see the animals they are eating on product labels, a new survey by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has found.

In the study, nearly two-thirds of meat-eaters found “food imagery” more

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