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15-Foot Boa Constrictor Rescued From Storm Drain In Hudson Valley 15-Foot Boa Constrictor Rescued From Storm Drain In Hudson Valley
15-Foot Boa Constrictor Rescued From Storm Drain In Hudson Valley Thanks to the knowledge of an experienced snake handler a 15-foot boa constrictor was rescued from an area storm drain. The snake, probably someone's pet that got loose or was released into the wild, was first seen by a Rockland County resident Bridget Avonne Moschetti on Sunday, Sept. 12, who was driving down the roadway and spotted the giant snake going down a storm drain in Nanuet. After calling the Clarkstown police and a pet store without receiving much help, Moschetti took to Facebook to see if someone could help. That's when John Tarrant, saw the post and grabbed his gear to go hel…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Proposed Connecticut Cat Tax Sparks Outrage Proposed Connecticut Cat Tax Sparks Outrage
Proposed Connecticut Cat Tax Sparks Outrage Lawmakers in Connecticut are proposing legislation that would force cat owners to pay a tax to register their animals, drawing the ire of pet owners and advocacy groups alike. This week, officers discussed Senate Bill 999, which would force pet owners to license their cats for up to a $15 fee. Republicans and some animal advocates have taken to calling the bill a “cat tax.” Those in favor of the licensing fee argued that it would remind pet owners to have their animals spayed or neutered and would help make it easier for families to reunite with potentially lost pets. The bill would report…

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by Zak Failla