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60 Boxer Dogs Seized From Merrimac Home Taxing Help Networks 60 Boxer Dogs Seized From Merrimac Home Taxing Help Networks
60 Boxer Dogs Seized From Merrimac Home Taxing Help Networks The MSPCA is asking for help after the group took in 60 boxers from a home in Essex County earlier this week, making it one of the largest seizures in the group's history.  Police said officers removed the dogs from a home on Locust Grove Road in Merrimac on Tuesday, June 11, after receiving reports of animal hoarding and overcrowding. The owner voluntarily forfeited the dogs to authorities.  Police did not release the owner's name as no charges have been filed, but a multi-agency investigation involving Haverhill, Windham (New Hampshire), and Merrimac police is ongoing. …

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by Josh Lanier
News
Kitten Found Covered In Burns In Boston Recovering After Surgery; MSPCA Looking For Owner Kitten Found Covered In Burns In Boston Recovering After Surgery; MSPCA Looking For Owner
Kitten Found Covered In Burns In Boston Recovering After Surgery; Mspca Looking For Owner Boston animal welfare authorities are asking for the public's help to identify the owner of an 11-month-old kitten who was found in the Roslindale area covered in burns.  The cat, whom the MSPCA has nicknamed Dusty, was found on Feb. 11 in a parking lot and was rushed to Angell Animal Medical Center’s 24/7 emergency facility in Jamaica Plain for treatment.  “We don’t know how Dusty was injured,” explained Dr. Rebecca Fellman, who is part of the team treating Dusty at the MSPCA’s Boston Adoption Center clinic. “When it’s cold out, cats on the street often climb in wheel wells …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner
Dog Near Death Rescued 'Not A Moment Too Soon' In Brookline; Authorities Searching For Owner A 3-year-old golden retriever mix — emaciated and in dire need of help — was found wandering the streets in Brookline last week. Now, animal welfare authorities are looking for who allowed the dog to become so ill.  Rescuers found the dog, who they are calling Brooke, near the intersection of Newton and Clyde streets in Brookline on Wednesday, Jan. 24, MSPCA officials said Monday. The rescue came "not a second too soon" as Brooke was near death from starvation.  “This dog was in bad shape when she came to us,” said Mike Keiley, vice president of the MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Prot…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
(Update) Kitten With Rare Condition — Even Rarer Disposition — Looks For Home In Mass (Update) Kitten With Rare Condition — Even Rarer Disposition — Looks For Home In Mass
(Update) Kitten With Rare Condition — Even Rarer Disposition — Looks For Home In Mass Update: Gumby, who came to Massachusetts from Texas to be treated for a rare muscle deformity in his back legs at MSPCA-Angell, has been adopted by Boston-area radio personality Danielle Murr, the group announced.  Gumby will have dog, cat, and even hamster siblings to keep him company in his new home! Thank you to everyone who shared his story and helped find Gumby this happy ending. Happy tails, Gumby! 😺❤️🐾 pic.twitter.com/hKXVE40ZF8 — MSPCA-Angell (@MspcaAngell) November 29, 2023 Original: An 11-week-old kitten with a rare muscle deformity in his back legs is looking for a …

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by Khier Casino
News
Boston Proposal Would Fine Pet Shops For Selling Guinea Pigs In Addition To Cats, Dogs Boston Proposal Would Fine Pet Shops For Selling Guinea Pigs In Addition To Cats, Dogs
Boston Proposal Would Fine Pet Shops For Selling Guinea Pigs In Addition To Cats, Dogs Cage-bound pets will get the same protections cats and dogs have if a proposed ordinance passes, according to court documents.  Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon proposed an update to the city's existing humane pet shop ordinance on Wednesday, March 22 that would prohibits the sale guinea pigs in pet shops in addition to existent restrictions on the sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits. The restriction is designed to improve animal welfare by reducing the number of guinea pig surrenders in the Boston area. MSPCA-Angell and Boston Animal Care and Control both reported a dramatic uptick in guine…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Politics
Navy Vet’s Sick Pit Bull Died After George Santos Stole Charity Money, Report Alleges Navy Vet’s Sick Pit Bull Died After George Santos Stole Charity Money, Report Alleges
Navy Vet’s Sick Pit Bull Died After George Santos Stole Charity Money, Report Alleges This story has been updated to include a response from Rep. Santos.  The unraveling saga of embattled New York Rep. George Santos appears to have escalated beyond mere resume “embellishments” and possible campaign finance violations to the alleged cruel and heartless betrayal of a disabled military veteran. Richard Osthoff, a US Navy veteran from Howell, New Jersey, told Patch that he was put in touch with Santos in May 2016 to help raise money for his 10-year-old service pit bull, Sapphire, who had developed a life-threatening stomach tumor the year before. Earlier Report: Embattled NY …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
KNOW ME? Dedham Police Seeking Owner Of Pomeranian Abandoned In Extreme Heat KNOW ME? Dedham Police Seeking Owner Of Pomeranian Abandoned In Extreme Heat
Know ME? Dedham Police Seeking Owner Of Pomeranian Abandoned In Extreme Heat Several days later and no leads have Dedham Police scrambling to find the owner of a male Pomeranian who was abandoned over the weekend during record-high temperatures.  The dog, believed to be between 3-5 years old, was found inside a metal crate without any identification or water in the area of Bussey Street on Saturday, July 23, Dedham Police said. At the time, temperatures were over 90 degrees, police added.  Further info: This dog was reported to be found inside a pet crate in the area of Bussey St around noon this past Saturday. The dog appears to be 3-5 years old. https://t.c…

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by David Cifarelli