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Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing
Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing A puppy found running through traffic in Hampden County on Valentine's Day has captured the hearts of many people. But caring for the aptly named Cupid is costly, and her caretakers are asking the community to help.  Cupid was found on Feb. 14 near the Milltown Animal Control office in Palmer. Officials believe someone dropped off the injured animal in the parking lot, and she got scared and ran onto the nearby roadway.  The severely injured animal was rescued and taken to Monson Animal Clinic for treatment. Posts about her on social media have hundreds of likes, shares, and…
Owner Faces Charges After Leaving Puppy Inside Freezing Car In Quincy: Police Owner Faces Charges After Leaving Puppy Inside Freezing Car In Quincy: Police
Owner Faces Charges After Leaving Puppy Inside Freezing Car In Quincy: Police A puppy owner in Quincy thought it was a good idea to leave their pet in a freezing car, and they could now face charges, authorities said. The puppy was left attended in the locked car around 12:30 p.m. at the Quincy Adams station, according to transit police. The Quincy Fire Department arrived to help open the car door. It is unclear how long the puppy was trapped in the car. The temperature plummeted to around 27 degrees at the time the animal was found, according to Weather Underground. The pup was given to Quincy Animal Control, and it’s unclear what its current condition is at thi…
$4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune $4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune
Peabody's Paul Riley, His Dog Raven Claim $4M Lottery Prize A Massachusetts man who won $4 million in the state lottery didn't come alone to claim his jackpot earlier this month. His dog Raven tagged along for the photoshoot with the giant check.  Paul Riley, of Peabody, became the second $4 million winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “100X Cash” scratch-off game. Related: Danvers Lottery Winner Shows Up In Style To Collect His Payday He chose to take the lump sum of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Riley said he plans to buy his wife a new car with the money and give away some cash to the Animal Rescu…
'Miraculously Survived': Raccoon Not Giving Up After Being Set On Fire In Quincy 'Miraculously Survived': Raccoon Not Giving Up After Being Set On Fire In Quincy
'Miraculously Survived': Raccoon Not Giving Up After Being Set On Fire In Quincy A raccoon that was set on fire by a 63-year-old man in Quincy is not ready to give up in the new year after “miraculously” surviving the incident. The furry critter was taken to the Cape Wildlife Center’s Weymouth hospital on New Year’s Eve after suffering severe burns to his stomach, back, and paws. Andrew Chieu was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30, when Quincy police arrived at Royal Street home to break up a fight between him and a neighbor. The raccoon was found in a trap with a fire burning in the backyard. Related: Quincy Man Set Raccoon On Fire In Backyard: Report “Miraculously t…
Funeral Set For 'Beloved' Teacher, Worcester Native Killed In Central Mass Wrong-Way Wreck Funeral Set For 'Beloved' Teacher, Worcester Native Killed In Central Mass Wrong-Way Wreck
Funeral Set For 'Beloved' Teacher, Worcester Native Killed In Central Mass Wrong-Way Wreck The superintendent of the school district where a 35-year-old woman who worked has canceled classes on Friday, Dec. 8, so students and staff can attend her funeral.  Connecticut resident Kayla Morey, age 35, of Dayville in Windham County, died Saturday Dec. 2 in Massachusetts when she was involved in a head-on collision in Worcester County.  Related: 'Gifted, Talented' Teacher Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In Webster Police said Jordan Pimentel, age 31, got onto I-395 in Webster, driving north in the southbound lane, and crashed into Morey just after 10:15 p.m. They both di…
Looking For A Four-Legged Family Member? MSPCA Has A Special Deal For You Looking For A Four-Legged Family Member? MSPCA Has A Special Deal For You
Looking For A Four-Legged Family Member? Mspca Has A Special Deal For You Anyone looking for a rescue dog at MSPCA-Angell’s shelters in Boston, Salem, Methuen, and Centerville on Cape Cod won’t have to worry about adoption fees as they will be waived for all 1-year-old pooches and older all week long starting Monday, Dec. 4. The “‘Home for the Holidays’ Adoptathon” is a response to new data from Shelter Animals Count, which showed 96,000 dogs across the country were expected to be euthanized because they couldn’t find a forever home. All the dogs available for free have stars on their photos on the MSPCA profile page.  Adoption fees for adult dogs …
2 Charged With Animal Abuse After Dog Found Starved With Broken Bones In Western Mass 2 Charged With Animal Abuse After Dog Found Starved With Broken Bones In Western Mass
2 Charged With Animal Abuse After Dog Found Starved With Broken Bones In Western Mass A dog in Franklin County named Conrad was rescued from horrid conditions that left him emaciated, with several broken bones that had healed without being treated, and 20 small rocks in his stomach, the MSPCA said. But despite the abuse, Conrad's story may still have a happy ending.  Yarras P. Fletcher and Aliah K. Rivera, both of Greenfield, were charged with two counts each of felony animal cruelty on Friday, Aug. 18, according to the MSPCA’s Law Enforcement Division. The duo were the owners of Conrad, a 5-year-old pit bull mix.  Greenfield police reached out to MSPCA investigators in Jul…
Eastern Mass Mom Of 4 Dies Unexpectedly, Community She Cared For Returns The Love Eastern Mass Mom Of 4 Dies Unexpectedly, Community She Cared For Returns The Love
Eastern Mass Mom Of 4 Dies Unexpectedly, Community She Cared For Returns The Love A woman known for her generosity is now being laid to rest with the help of her Middlesex County community.  Vilmaria Maldonado, a Lowell mom of four who worked for various non-profit organizations, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 28, according to a GoFundMe created to raise money for her "final farewell." "Chispi loved to be involved in the community helping in any way she could," her obituary said. "She gave of herself to those in need." Vilmaria worked as a CNA, social worker, and non-profit advocate, according to her Facebook profile.   Only days before her death, Vilmaria was maki…
Dog Dies In 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Millis Apartment Complex: Officials Dog Dies In 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Millis Apartment Complex: Officials
Dog Dies In 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Millis Apartment Complex: Officials Three pets, including a dog, were killed after a multi-alarm fire tore through an apartment complex in Millis this week, according to fire officials. Crews responded to the three-alarm fire at 30 Stoneybrook Drive just before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, Millis Fire said on Facebook.  At 9:24am the Millis Public Safety Dispatch received a 911 call reporting smoke in the building of Bld #30 Stoneybrook... Posted by Millis Fire Department on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the third floor. Crews worked quickly to put out the fi…
Peabody Cafe Books 3 Months In Advance For An Hour With Adoptable Cats Peabody Cafe Books 3 Months In Advance For An Hour With Adoptable Cats
Peabody Cafe Books 3 Months In Advance For An Hour With Adoptable Cats A married couple created what has quickly become a beloved space to relax for an hour and lend rescue pets a helping paw. Uri Harel and Cora Ducolon opened Kitty Cat Cafe and Adoption Lounge, located at 108 Newbury Street in Peabody, in November 2022 and have been booked solid ever since. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kitty Cat Cafe (@kittycatcafema) Guests book online to reserve a one-hour time slot in the cat room where 11 adoptable cats from two rescue organizations, PAWS Wakefield and PALS Animal Lifesavers, roam freely.…
Adopters Wanted For 'Incredibly Sweet' Goldendoodle Hit By Car Last Month Adopters Wanted For 'Incredibly Sweet' Goldendoodle Hit By Car Last Month
Adopters Wanted For 'Incredibly Sweet' Goldendoodle Hit By Car Last Month An animal rescue group is looking for a family to adopt a young dog experiencing physical and emotional pain after his owners gave him up following a tragic accident last month. Teddy, a three-year-old goldendoodle, suffered a fracture leg when he got out of his house and hit by a car on March 25, the MSPCA reports. When Teddy's owners learned he could take months to recover, they decided to surrender him. “We understand and respect the owners’ decision, and are hopeful that we can give Teddy the care he needs that will allow us to find him a new family,” MSPCA-Angell Director of Adoption …
Sugar Gliders Swoop Into Methuen, Receive More Than 800 Adoption Applications Sugar Gliders Swoop Into Methuen, Receive More Than 800 Adoption Applications
Sugar Gliders Swoop Into Methuen, Receive More Than 800 Adoption Applications An animal shelter got a rare influx of sugar gliders - and two hedgehogs - after their owner in Western Massachusetts surrendered them.  Sugar gliders are exotic pets in the possum family, according to the MSPCA-Angell, the rescue organization that took in 33 of the critters on Thursday, March 30.  A flood of interested adopters applied for the sugar gliders, and by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 all 33 of the furry creatures had been spoken for.  The small creatures eat a varied diet including fruits, vegetables, insects, and commercial diet.MSPCA-Angell The owner likely surrendered th…
MIT Grad Students Save Dog Dumped From Car Stolen By Teenager In Cambridge: Police MIT Grad Students Save Dog Dumped From Car Stolen By Teenager In Cambridge: Police
MIT Grad Students Save Dog Dumped From Car Stolen By Teenager In Cambridge: Police A car thief stole a BMW with a dog still inside the vehicle, but their plot to rid themselves of the bystander canine were foiled by a group of MIT graduate students, officials say. The graduate students saw the BMW dump a dog out of the vehicle around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 11 at the intersection of Wadsworth and Amherst Streets, Cambridge police say. The vehicle nearly hit three of the students as they attempted to remove the dog from the street.  The BMW's operator drove off, and the grad students flagged down police to report the incident. Police determined that a teenaged b…
Westport Siblings Reunite Sweet Western Mass Pooch With Original Owner After 2 Years Westport Siblings Reunite Sweet Western Mass Pooch With Original Owner After 2 Years
Westport Siblings Reunite Sweet Western Mass Pooch With Original Owner After 2 Years Shannen Viveiros isn't the type of person to sit back and hope for the best. She's a woman of action — it runs in her family.  But her compassion isn't just for her friends and loved ones. The Westport woman will help strangers, even if that means spending nearly $2,000 of her own money and weeks of hassle to reunite a woman and her lost dog. It started in January when Viveiros happened across a Facebook post from Tammy Proctor — a woman from Pittsfield she'd never met.  Proctor had been part of a guardianship program with a New York dog breeder and was taking care of a puppy named Radar.…
'Unstoppable' Puppy Makes Cross-Country Trek For Lifesaving Surgery In Mass 'Unstoppable' Puppy Makes Cross-Country Trek For Lifesaving Surgery In Mass
'Unstoppable' Puppy Makes Cross-Country Trek For Lifesaving Surgery In Mass A homeless puppy who was literally facing life or death traveled from Arizona to Massachusetts for a surgery that ended up saving her, animal rescue officials said.  Valentina, a 12-week-old Chocolate Lab, was surrendered to a private veterinary practice in Arizona, the MSCPA-Angell reports. The puppy was unable to keep food down and was later diagnosed with vascular ring anomaly.  The rare disorder results in the entrapment and constriction of the esophagus and requires corrective surgery so that dogs can eat, the agency said.  Valentina is expected to undergo surgery on Friday, Feb. …
No Valentine's Date? These Massachusetts Animals Are Looking For Love No Valentine's Date? These Massachusetts Animals Are Looking For Love
No Valentine's Date? These Massachusetts Animals Are Looking For Love If you're alone this Valentine's Day, the MSPCA and the Northeast Animal Shelter have some animal companions they say will cure your loneliness.  The groups recently highlighted some of their animals who are in the most need of love and can go home with you today.  Click here to see more photos of the animals.  Mallory, a 6-year-old pit bull terrier mix, has been in a Boston shelter since November. MSPCA-Angell Mallory is a 6-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who has been in the Boston Adoption Center for more than a month. She arrived at NEAS on December 22, 2022, as part of a transport …
18-Week-Old Puppy Loses Nose, Helped By Boston Specialist 18-Week-Old Puppy Loses Nose, Helped By Boston Specialist
18-Week-Old Puppy Loses Nose, Helped By Boston Specialist A Connecticut animal rescue group is hoping to raise enough money to fund surgery costs for an 18-week-old German Shephard puppy who lost her nose from a disease.  To do so, the Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) has started a GoFundMe page to raise the funds needed to pay for reconstructive surgery on the puppy, who is named Gwen.  Gwen lost her nose when she came down with an immune-mediated disease called Puppy Strangles, which eats away at the skin around a dog's muzzle and affected her nose, lips, and the skin around her mouth. The puppy was initially treated at Mt. Pleasant Hospit…
2 Springfield Firefighters Hurt, 7 People Displaced After 3-Alarm Fire (UPDATE) 2 Springfield Firefighters Hurt, 7 People Displaced After 3-Alarm Fire (UPDATE)
2 Springfield Firefighters Hurt, 7 People Displaced After 3-Alarm Fire (Update) Two Springfield firefighters were injured battling a three-alarm blaze that displaced seven people from a multi-family home in South End on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 30, authorities said.  The department reported that the fire at  38 Acushnet Ave. began just before 4 p.m. though investigators haven't determined what sparked the blaze. Everyone inside escaped without injury, and firefighters rescued two dogs and a cat from the three-story home, MassLive reported.  Two firefighters were hurt battling the blaze. One was taken to an area hospital for minor wounds while responders treated the o…
North Shore Towns Come Together To Help Family Who Lost Dog In Newbury Fire North Shore Towns Come Together To Help Family Who Lost Dog In Newbury Fire
North Shore Towns Come Together To Help Family Who Lost Dog In Newbury Fire Residents on the North Shore are digging into their pockets to help support a family who lost their dog in a two-alarm fire last week.   Baby Girl, an almost two-year-old pup, was injured in the fire that happened at 16 Low Street around 11:19 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Although no one else was home, Baby Girl was hospitalized with significant damage to her lungs, a GoFundMe reads. She died from her injuries on Saturday. BREAKING: Newbury - 16 Low Street - 2nd alarm fire in a residence. Dog transported by ACO. Fire knocked down. #boston #news pic.t…
Dog Hospitalized After 2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Newbury Home: Officials Dog Hospitalized After 2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Newbury Home: Officials
Dog Hospitalized After 2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Newbury Home: Officials A dog was hospitalized after a two-alarm fire ripped through a Newbury home, officials said. Firefighters responded to the fire at 16 Low Street around 11:19 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, Newbury Fire Chief Douglas Janvrin reports.  Responding crews found heavy fire coming from an enclosed porch that was rapidly spreading to the rest of the home.  BREAKING: Newbury - 16 Low Street - 2nd alarm fire in a residence. Dog transported by ACO. Fire knocked down. #boston #news pic.twitter.com/QiIxJi59XA — KMV (@BostonTVPhotog) November 25, 2022 A crew member with the Rowley Fire Department rescued…
7 Dogs Die In 2-Alarm Central Massachusetts House Fire: Officials 7 Dogs Die In 2-Alarm Central Massachusetts House Fire: Officials
7 Dogs Die In 2-Alarm Central Massachusetts House Fire: Officials Seven dogs are dead and several more animals were rescued from a burning home in North Central Massachusetts over the weekend, officials said. Crews responded to a two-alarm fire at 47 Mill Street in Pepperell around 8:11 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, according to Pepperell Fire Chief Brian Borneman.  Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from both ends of the home. Crews also found the two residents of the home suffering from smoke inhalation and transported them to local hospitals for treatment, Borneman reports. 2nd alarm 47 mill street Pepperell ma Pictures by MFB-c1(Jo…
4-Week-Old Kitten Found In Lawrence Will Be 'Wonderful Pet' After Surgery 4-Week-Old Kitten Found In Lawrence Will Be 'Wonderful Pet' After Surgery
4-Week-Old Kitten Found In Lawrence Will Be 'Wonderful Pet' After Surgery A four-week-old kitten is expected to have surgery to help him get back into "pur-fect" shape.  The kitten was found trapped inside the wheel of a truck in Lawrence on Friday, Nov. 4, the MSPCA-Angell reports. The agency says the frightened feline hid in the tire and got stuck.  "No one could find him until they heard him crying," said Meaghan O’Leary, director of operations at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen. "It was just so heartbreaking.” The kitten was found trapped in a truck tire in Lawrence last Friday, Nov. 4MSPCA-Angell Once the kitten was pulled from the tight space, vete…
GoFundMe Round Up: Help Boston-Area Animals And The People Who Love Them GoFundMe Round Up: Help Boston-Area Animals And The People Who Love Them
GoFundMe Round Up: Help Boston-Area Animals And The People Who Love Them A round-up of the Boston-area GoFundMe campaigns that will local animals and the people who love them. Please Help Howard! Jade Correll organized this on behalf of Alexander Parris (Martha's Vineyard): Howard (also known as Howie or HowBow) is a much-loved face of Island Grown Initiative farm on Martha’s Vineyard, along with his incredible owner Alex Parris. Howard is 10 years old, and he’s a real good boy; arguably the BEST boy. Howard is in magnificent health. However, he recently tore his left ACL completely and is now struggling with a painful limp. This campaign has raised $2,070 of …
26 More Cats From Flood-Ravaged Kentucky Arrive At NEAS In Salem: MSPCA 26 More Cats From Flood-Ravaged Kentucky Arrive At NEAS In Salem: MSPCA
26 More Cats From Flood-Ravaged Kentucky Arrive At Neas In Salem: Mspca About a month after 20 cats were rescued from devastating flooding in Kentucky, the MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter (NEAS) have welcomed another 26 cats to Massachusetts.  The felines were displaced by flooding that started in July as local animal shelters struggled to house the sudden influx of animals. That's where the MSPCA and NEAS saw an opportunity to help the cats find new homes.  “Since our affiliation with NEAS in 2021, we’ve made it a priority to be involved as much as possible in disaster relief," said Mike Keiley, director of adoption centers and programs at the MSPCA…
More Than 100 Goats And Jerry The Emu Need 'Special' New Homes, MSPCA Says More Than 100 Goats And Jerry The Emu Need 'Special' New Homes, MSPCA Says
More Than 100 Goats And Jerry The Emu Need 'Special' New Homes, Mspca Says The MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen is calling on some "very special" adopters to find homes for some very special pets.  The organization announced Thursday, Aug. 11 that over 100 goats need new homes after they were rescued from a Dighton property in January.  The goats, along with an adult mustang and emu, were seized after their previous owner failed to pay a $100,000 security that covered caring for animals from cruelty cases, the MSPCA said. The owner, whose identity is not being release, is the subject of an ongoing investigation.   A group of goats at the MSCPA's Nevins Farm in…
Emaciated Chihuahua Brought To Malden Police, ARL Getting Life-Saving Help Emaciated Chihuahua Brought To Malden Police, ARL Getting Life-Saving Help
Emaciated Chihuahua Brought To Malden Police, ARL Getting Life-Saving Help A two-pound, emaciated and ill Chihuahua is getting some long-awaited care after they abandoned near the Malden Police Department last week.   Bailey was found huddling in some bushes along the East Coast Greenway bike trail in the area of Deli and Branch Streets on Monday, July 25, the Animal Rescue League (ARL) said. A Good Samaritan scooped up the one-year-old puppy in a blanket and brought him to the police station.   Bailey was later treated at an animal hospital in Charlestown then transferred to the ARL's Boston center. Caretakers determined Bailey was severely underweight, sufferin…
MSPCA Putting In The Hard Work For 4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Lab MSPCA Putting In The Hard Work For 4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Lab
Mspca Putting In The Hard Work For 4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Lab Authorities rescued 4,000 beagles from a Virginia breeding facility, Envigo, last week over reports of horrible living conditions.  The pups lived in cramped spaces with unsanitary conditions and many were mistreated and abused, reports said.  But thanks to the hard work of legislators and animal activists, these dogs have a new 'leash' on life. Now the hard work of finding them new healthy homes begins.  While this won't be an easy task, the MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter are stepping up to do their part.  4,000 beagles were rescued from Envigo, an inhumane breeding facili…
RECOGNIZE ME? Abandoned Pit Bull Puppy Found Stranded Near Boston Cemetery RECOGNIZE ME? Abandoned Pit Bull Puppy Found Stranded Near Boston Cemetery
Recognize ME? Abandoned Pit Bull Puppy Found Stranded Near Boston Cemetery The MSPCA-Angell in Boston is asking the public to help them identify the owner of a five-month old Pit Bull puppy who was found stranded and emaciated last week.  PJ was found inside a crate in the area near Mount Hope Cemetery and brought into the MSPCA's medical center around 5:20 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, Rob Halpin with the organization said.  The puppy was found wearing a blue, gray and yellow collar made by FuzzYard, but did not have any identification tags. PJ was also not microchipped, which makes it nearly impossible to locate his owner, Halpin said.  PJ was…
MSPCA, Northeast Animal Shelter Rescue 76 Beagles From Out-Of-State Breeding Facility MSPCA, Northeast Animal Shelter Rescue 76 Beagles From Out-Of-State Breeding Facility
Mspca, Northeast Animal Shelter Rescue 76 Beagles From Out-Of-State Breeding Facility Seventy-six beagles are responding well and will soon need new homes after being saved from a breeding facility by Massachusetts animal rescue teams.  The beagles are being housed at Northeast Animal Shelter and the MSPCA's adoption centers after being rescued from the out-of-state shelter, both organizations said on Facebook.  BREAKING: 76 beagles are already safe at Northeast Animal Shelter and the MSPCA’s adoption centers after being rescued... Posted by Northeast Animal Shelter on Thursday, June 16, 2022 The dogs were said to be in "confined and and unsanitary conditions" and had a…