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CT Animal Rescue Issues 'Emergency Plea' For All Dogs To Be Adopted Ahead Of Closure CT Animal Rescue Issues 'Emergency Plea' For All Dogs To Be Adopted Ahead Of Closure
CT Animal Rescue Issues 'Emergency Plea' For All Dogs To Be Adopted Ahead Of Closure A Connecticut animal rescue nonprofit issued an urgent alert that all of its dogs need to be adopted within a month. Brass City Rescue Alliance, located in the New Haven County town of Middlebury, said in an announcement on Monday, Oct. 10, that it will soon be closing until further notice. "Due to medical circumstances out of our control, we have no other choice and need to do what is best for the dogs," the announcement reads. "We ask that you take a moment to remember that the most innocent and helpless among us are in desperate need for a home. This is an emergency plea for help." The…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Here's Who Will Be Eligible For $5,000 Stimulus Checks Here's Who Will Be Eligible For $5,000 Stimulus Checks
Here's Who Will Be Eligible For $5,000 Stimulus Checks It is unlikely that the federal government will distribute a fresh round of stimulus checks to most Americans again, but some will qualify for some financial assistance in 2022. During the COVID-19 pandemic, eligible Americans received as many as three stimulus checks to help them ride out the pandemic, though a fourth is unlikely, outside of a specific group. Parents who gave birth to a child in 2021 will be eligible for a 2022 stimulus check of up to $1,400, similar to the third round that was issued in March last year. Eligible new parents who inform the IRS they had a baby — or babies …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Cats, Dogs, Caviar, Here Are Odd Shortages Caused By The Pandemic COVID-19: Cats, Dogs, Caviar, Here Are Odd Shortages Caused By The Pandemic
Covid-19: Cats, Dogs, Caviar, Here Are Odd Shortages Caused By The Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic turmoil are leading to supply shortages in places you might not have considered. Among purchasables in short-supply are cats and dogs up for adoption to baking yeast, jigsaw puzzles, and truffles among other things. When COVID-19 closed much of the economy in March 2020, items that include toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, coins, meat, and flour were among the first pandemic-related shortages Americans experienced. Most of those shortages have been addressed by manufacturers and supply chains. But as the U.S. comes up on one year…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Dozens Of Dogs, Cats Rescued From Hurricane Dorian Up For Adoption In Area Dozens Of Dogs, Cats Rescued From Hurricane Dorian Up For Adoption In Area
Dozens Of Dogs, Cats Rescued From Hurricane Dorian Up For Adoption In Area Dozens of dogs and cats rescued by the North Shore Animal League America’s Emergency Response Team from shelters in North and South Carolina following Hurricane Dorian are up for adoption. The team, which headed out on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and returned with a mobile unit of needy animals on Sunday, Sept. 8, said the trip was possible with donations from the community. One of the team members loading a rescued dog.North Shore Animal League In all, the team returned with 35 felines and 19 canines rescued from shelter partners affected by the storm. They also dropped much-needed supplies to th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Still Looking For New Home Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Still Looking For New Home
Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Still Looking For New Home Need a new best friend? The Ridgefield Police Department has released an alert regarding Mia, a spayed 7-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who is up for adoption. Police said that the Ridgefield Animal Control is looking to re-home Mia to a family with no other pets in the home, noting “Mia is great with children and people in general.” Mia was first put up for adoption at the beginning of the New Year, but a former dog sitter for the terrier said that she still hasn't found her "forever home."  Mia is reportedly great with people and children, though she struggles sometimes aro…

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by Zak Failla
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How I Met My Dog Reinventing Adoption - Think eHarmony For Canines How I Met My Dog Reinventing Adoption - Think eHarmony For Canines
How I Met My Dog Reinventing Adoption - Think eHarmony For Canines A startup is on a mission to revolutionize the way shelter dogs find their forever homes - and those who are looking to adopt a furry friend can get started with just the click of a mouse. The New York-based company, called How I Met My Dog, uses a number of factors to identify the most compatible dog for anyone who wants to adopt. Breed, home type, size, and lifestyle are just a few of the more than 30 factors the site takes into consideration. How I Met My Dog is the first dog-owner matching service of its kind. Described as an “e-Harmony for dogs,” HIMMD helps to maximize the chances of …

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by Valerie Musson
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Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home
Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home Need a new best friend? The Ridgefield Police Department has released an alert regarding Mia, a spayed 7-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who is up for adoption. Police said that the Ridgefield Animal Control is looking to re-home Mia to a family with no other pets in the home, noting “Mia is great with children and people in general.” Anyone with interest in making Mia a part of their family and giving the terrier a new home can contact the Ridgefield Animal Control by calling (203) 431-2711.

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by Zak Failla
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Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer Will Speak At Sacred Heart University Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer Will Speak At Sacred Heart University
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer Will Speak At Sacred Heart University Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer will be the next speaker in Sacred Heart University’s Distinguished Leaders Series -- after the mid-term elections. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Sacred Heart's Martire atrium.  The public is invited. Copies of Spicer's book, "The Briefing," will be available for sale.  The Distinguished Leaders Series features leaders from a variety of sectors who have made significant business and public service contributions. It is presented and hosted by SHU Trustee Katie Burke, who serves as senior strategist an…

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by Jon Craig