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Bill Banning Sale Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In Springfield Awaits Mayor's Signature Bill Banning Sale Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In Springfield Awaits Mayor's Signature
Bill Banning Sale Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In Springfield Awaits Mayor's Signature The phrase “adopt, don’t shop,” may soon be a relic of the past for one Massachusetts city that is contemplating banning the commercial sale of pets. An ordinance in Springfield banning the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits within the city has gained traction and is on its way to the desk of Mayor Domenic Sarno for approval. The bill was passed unanimously by the Springfield City Council. City Council members who support the ordinance have said that the proposal would help put an end to the “puppy mill pipeline” in pet stores. If approved, the ordinance will affect both current and future …

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by Zak Failla
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Cockfight Organizer Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty - More Than 400 Poultry Rescued Cockfight Organizer Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty - More Than 400 Poultry Rescued
Cockfight Organizer Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty - More Than 400 Poultry Rescued A city man has pleaded guilty for his participation in a Northampton-based cockfighting ring that law enforcement broke up in 2018. At the time of the bust, police and animal welfare officials allegedly rescued more than 400 roosters, hens, and chicks from being pressed into the bloodsport.  About half of the animals were deemed too aggressive and euthanized, according to an archived Daily Hampshire Gazette article. Miguel Rodriguez, 59, of Holyoke issued a guilty plea in Northampton District Court on Thursday, Feb. 18, to the charges of possessing and training animals for fighting a…

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by Kristin Palpini
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'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders 'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders
'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders Quick-acting emergency responders grappled with rough terrain and an icy embankment in order to save a dog’s life after it fell through the ice on a frigid river earlier this week. "Great teamwork today to save this pup right before Christmas!!!" noted the Wellesley Fire Department on its Facebook page. Emergency responders were dispatched for a report of a dog in the river at around noon on Tuesday, Dec. 22, said Wellesley Fire Fighters. “Popeye” had broken through the ice on the Charles River in Wellesley while out on a walk with his owner. The dog was unable to climb out of the river …

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by Kristin Palpini