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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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Moose Rescued After Getting Stuck On Fence In Region
Authorities in Connecticut rescued a moose after the animal became trapped on a fence. Wardens responded to a report of a moose stuck on a fence in the Litchfield County town of Barkhamsted at about midnight on Saturday, Oct. 1, according to Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police. Officials said the moose was unable to get its back legs over the fence, and the animal's belly stopped it from being able to back up. The Barkhamsted Fire Department cut one end of the fence panel, freeing the moose. After about 15 seconds of being freed, the moose slowly walked away. "This t…
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Man Accused Of Keeping Exotic Animals In Unsafe Conditions
A man has been accused of keeping a sloth and a wallaby in unsafe and unsatisfactory conditions in his New York home. The United States Department of Agriculture cited Long Island resident Larry Wallach after searching his East Rockaway home and allegedly found a sloth living in an enclosure in his garage during the June 2021 inspection. "Hanging from the ceiling in the interior of the sloth enclosure, is a light fixture and on the floor of the interior is a portable electric humidifier with the cord exposed," the USDA complaint said. "The sloth has access to the exposed ligh…
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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 …