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Brazen Black Bear Kills Miniature Donkey In Columbia County Brazen Black Bear Kills Miniature Donkey In Columbia County
Brazen Black Bear Kills Miniature Donkey In Columbia County A New York woman is mourning the loss of her beloved pet donkey after the animal was killed by a bear. Columbia County resident Laura-Ann Camissa told News10 ABC in Albany that the attack happened sometime overnight Monday, Oct. 3, at her home in the town of Claverack, where she frequently takes in unwanted donkeys. She told the outlet that she last saw the miniature donkey, named Lucy, late Monday night in her pen that she shared with her companion, Ricky, and two other donkeys. Camissa made the horrifying discovery the next morning. Officials with the New York State Department of Envir…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Meet Guillermo, 'Big-Hearted' Dog Up For Adoption In Capital District Meet Guillermo, 'Big-Hearted' Dog Up For Adoption In Capital District
Meet Guillermo, 'Big-Hearted' Dog Up For Adoption In Capital District Looking for a furry new companion? Meet Guillermo. The 12-year-old, mixed-breed dog with a “big heart” proves that big things come in small packages, according to his profile on the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s website. Guillermo is among the shelter’s Hidden Gems collection, a group of dogs and cats that have been waiting more than 100 days to find their “furever” home. Weighing in at 10 pounds, he’s very loyal to the person he bonds with and would need to be the only pet in a quiet, adults-only home, MHHS says. “I may be older, but I still have a lot of character in me!” reads his pro…

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by Michael Mashburn