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NTSB Report Sheds Light On Plane Crash That Killed Fairfield County Pilot, Animal Rescuer NTSB Report Sheds Light On Plane Crash That Killed Fairfield County Pilot, Animal Rescuer
NTSB Report Sheds Light On Plane Crash That Killed Fairfield County Pilot, Animal Rescuer The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report detailing the events leading up to a plane crash in Windham, NY, that claimed the life of a Virginia pilot dedicated to rescuing dogs in need. The crash occurred on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at approximately 6:10 p.m. The single-engine Mooney M20J, piloted by 49-year-old Seuk Kim of Springfield, VA, was traveling from Harford County Airport in Maryland to Albany International Airport when it went down in a remote, wooded area of Greene County, as previously reported by Daily Voice. According to the NTSB report, t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Springfield Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash : 'A Friend To All' Springfield Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash : 'A Friend To All'
Springfield Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash : 'A Friend To All' This story has been updated. A Virginia pilot who regularly flew dogs in need to safe homes around the country was killed when his small plane crashed in a remote area of New York. The Greene County incident happened in the Town of Windham at around 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. Sheriff’s officials said a single-engine Mooney plane was traveling from Maryland to Albany carrying the pilot and three dogs when it crashed in a remote area. The impact killed the pilot, 49-year-old Seuk Kim, of Springfield, Virginia, and one of the dogs. A second dog, a lab mix puppy, survived but suffered two bro…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Virginia Yard: Sheriff Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Virginia Yard: Sheriff
Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Virginia Yard: Sheriff Dozens of chickens were rescued and a suspect arrested following the investigation into an illegal cockfighting ring that was uncovered earlier this month in Virginia, officials say Members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were tipped off last week about a home in the area that was hosting cockfighting events, the same home that was related to a previous stolen property report. At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, deputies responded to a home on Norman Road, where they found several large chickens in the area, leading to them obtain a second warrant in connection to the alle…

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by Zak Failla
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Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Barking Dog Rescued From Rubble Days After Virginia Home Explosion Barking Dog Rescued From Rubble Days After Virginia Home Explosion
Barking Dog Rescued From Rubble Days After Virginia Home Explosion They say cats have nine lives, but a dog in Virginia has at least two after being found in the rubble of the Haymarket home explosion nearly a week later. On Monday morning, Prince William Professional Firefighter crews were called to the site of the home explosion in the 5900 block of Colby Hunt Court, when there was a report of a dog barking from inside the remnants of the residence. The rescue came six days after the home exploded at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 when a contractor working in the area and accidentally struck a gas line, completely destroying the home, which …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania
Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania A missing 17-year-old Cocker Spaniel had to be saved from a perilous position by first responders in Spotsylvania after getting caught in a culvert pipe. On Tuesday afternoon, Spotsylvania Court Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management personnel were called to the 12000 block of Grantwood Drive, where there was a dog trapped inside the pipe one day after it was reported missing. Using a pipe inspection camera, first responders were able to confirm that the dog was trapped inside, prompting them to dig out the area in an effort to get closer to the scared dog. Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office O…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Family, Visiting Relatives Displaced By Loudoun County House Fire Sparked By Lightning Family, Visiting Relatives Displaced By Loudoun County House Fire Sparked By Lightning
Family, Visiting Relatives Displaced By Loudoun County House Fire Sparked By Lightning The thunderstorms that rolled through Loudoun County and the rest of the DMV region left a family and relatives visiting Virginia displaced after a lightning strike in the area, officials say. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, first responders from multiple agencies in Virginia and Maryland responded to a home in the 15000 block of Shannondale Road in Hillsboro to investigate a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews were met by smoke and fire coming from the garage, which rapidly spread to the second story of the residence. Firefighters made their way into the home and were …

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by Zak Failla
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Dead Dogs, 24 Other Pets Found Living In Deplorable Conditions At Loudoun County Home Dead Dogs, 24 Other Pets Found Living In Deplorable Conditions At Loudoun County Home
Dead Dogs, 24 Other Pets Found Living In Deplorable Conditions At Loudoun County Home Several dead dogs were found, and two dozen other animals were living in deplorable conditions that threatened their lives at a Middleburg home, according to Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS). An investigation was launched last week when the agency received a complaint about a residence on Sam Fred Road, where Humane Law Enforcement Officers seized 24 cats and dogs who were in danger. The residence has housed “White Columns K-9 Training” and “White Columns Australian Shepherds” and also has served as a pet boarding facility, according to officials. Now, LCAS is seeking inform…

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by Zak Failla
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Baby Alligator Confiscated From Home By Spotsy Sheriff's Office Baby Alligator Confiscated From Home By Spotsy Sheriff's Office
Baby Alligator Confiscated From Home By Spotsy Sheriff's Office A baby alligator is settling into its new home at the Luray Zoo after being confiscated from a local resident. The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office said the county's animal control division confiscated the young animal. "These creatures are not native to Virginia and personal ownership without proper licensing is illegal throughout the Commonwealth," the sheriff's office said. The Luray Zoo A Rescue Zoo website says it's a privately owned facility operating as a haven for unwanted pets, retired zoo animals, and abused animals.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Emaciated Dog Rescued From Fighting Ring Gave Birth, They're All Recovering In DC Foster Home Emaciated Dog Rescued From Fighting Ring Gave Birth, They're All Recovering In DC Foster Home
Emaciated Dog Rescued From Fighting Ring Gave Birth, They're All Recovering In DC Foster Home Kirsten Peek remembers the first time she laid eyes on Janet Jackson. "She was very friendly, eager for attention," said Peek, of Washington D.C. who works as the public informations officer for the Humane Society of the United States. "She was standing at the edge of this baron kennel [in Cumberland County] wagging her tail, giving 'pet me' eyes. I could see everyone one of her vertebrae and hip bones over a huge, pregnant belly." Janet Jackson was among 120 abused dogs rescued from a a large-scale nationally-known dogfighting enterprise run by a convicted Atlantic County druglo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Dog Rescued, Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Northeast DC House Fire (VIDEO) Dog Rescued, Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Northeast DC House Fire (VIDEO)
Dog Rescued, Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Northeast DC House Fire (Video) Heroic firefighters made a bold save of a dog on Friday morning as they battled a blaze that rapidly spread through a three-story home in Northeast DC. Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on May 3, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 4500 block of Edson Place NE, where there was a reported fire on the first floor that extended to the rest of the home and the attic.  The fire in the 4500 block of Edson Place NE. Twitter/@dcfireems One dog was rescued and given some oxygen by first responders after being pulled from the smoky home, officials say, and it appeared in good spirits while h…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Dog Reunited With Owner After Being Rescued From DC Apartment Fire (VIDEO) Dog Reunited With Owner After Being Rescued From DC Apartment Fire (VIDEO)
Dog Reunited With Owner After Being Rescued From DC Apartment Fire (Video) No injuries were reported, but a dog needed to be rescued from the fifth floor of a Northwest DC apartment complex on Monday afternoon.  DC Fire and EMS personnel were called around 3:30 p.m. on March 18 to the 2100 block of North Hampshire Avenue NW, where there was a reported fire on a fifth floor balcony. Update Box Alarm 2100 block N. Hampshire Ave MW. Fire appears confined to 5th floor balcony and has been knocked down. Checking for any interior extension. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/yJB0hC58Td — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 18, 2024 Firefighters were able to quickly kn…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Dogs Suffering From Critical Injuries In DC House Fire See Support From Community Dogs Suffering From Critical Injuries In DC House Fire See Support From Community
Dogs Suffering From Critical Injuries In DC House Fire See Support From Community A family is rallying community support following a critical fire in Southeast DC that destroyed a woman's home and left her beloved dogs with serious injuries. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to a home in the 3500 block of Ely Place SE, when flames tore through the residence and destroyed the property. The site of the fire in DC Twitter/@dcfireems One firefighter reported minor injuries and crews were able to get the fire under control, but two dogs - Sage and Adonis - belonging to Giavonna Morgan sustained critical injuries before th…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Sporting Motorcycle Club Cut Abandoned Emaciated Dog In Virginia Park, Police Say Man Sporting Motorcycle Club Cut Abandoned Emaciated Dog In Virginia Park, Police Say
Man Sporting Motorcycle Club Cut Abandoned Emaciated Dog In Virginia Park, Police Say An extremely emaciated dog was found at a popular Prince William County Park on Saturday, now police are attempting to track down the person who left it behind, officials say. Officers responded on Sunday morning to investigate a dog that was found at the C. Lacey Compton Neighborhood Park in Woodbridge on Saturday, March 2 by an unknown man who drove away in a newer-model white Range Rover. Police say that a Good Samaritan took the dog to the Prince William County Animal Services Center, where the dog - a male mixed-breed Hound believed to be between six and 12 months old - where he w…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Batteries In Charging Scooter Caused DC Fire That Critically Injured 1, Displaced 23: Officials Batteries In Charging Scooter Caused DC Fire That Critically Injured 1, Displaced 23: Officials
Batteries In Charging Scooter Caused DC Fire That Critically Injured 1, Displaced 23: Officials The lithium-ion batteries in a charging scooter are to blame for the Northwest DC fire that left one person critical and nearly two dozen people displaced, officials confirmed. DC Fire and EMS investigators say that Tuesday's fire in the basement of a three-story apartment building in the 1300 block of Peabody Street NW was caused by a charger, prompting them to issue warnings to the community. It is the second-such fire recently reported in DC. Fire investigators confirm lithium-ion batteries in a charging scooter caused yesterday’s Peabody St fire leaving 1 critical and over 2 dozen…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Dogs, Firefighter Injured In Southeast DC House Fire Two Dogs, Firefighter Injured In Southeast DC House Fire
Two Dogs, Firefighter Injured In Southeast DC House Fire An intense house fire sent two dogs to a local veterinarian and a firefighter was injured battling a blaze in Southeast DC on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Feb. 27, officials say that DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to a home in the 3500 block of Ely Place SE, when a rapidly-moving fire broke out and spread throughout the residence. Update Working Fire 3400 block Ely Pl. SE. Continue to extinguish hotspots around solar panels on roof. @HumaneRescue transporting 2 injured dogs to veterinarian. Currently 1 displaced resident & @RedCrossNCGC has been notified. #DCsBr…

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by Zak Failla
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Homes Condemned, Animals Rescued After Tree Toppled Onto Houses In Southeast DC (PHOTOS) Homes Condemned, Animals Rescued After Tree Toppled Onto Houses In Southeast DC (PHOTOS)
Homes Condemned, Animals Rescued After Tree Toppled Onto Houses In Southeast DC (Photos) Several families in Southeast DC got a scare on Tuesday afternoon when a tree toppled onto three homes, leaving some displaced and first responders tasked with rescuing several animals. According to a DC Fire and EMS Department spokesperson, the tree fell before 3 p.m. on Feb. 13, and three semi-detached houses were deemed condemned by the Department of Buildings. 1100 Branch Ave. SE Semi-detached homes with tree down on top of 3 homes. No injuries. Occupants evacuated. Pepco on scene. pic.twitter.com/5wJq9gL3Hz — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) February 13, 2024 Six adults were displace…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Brittney Fitzgerald Of Manassas Dies, 29 Brittney Fitzgerald Of Manassas Dies, 29
Brittney Fitzgerald Of Manassas Dies, 29 Manassas native Brittney Fitzgerald died on Wednesday, July 19, according to her obituary. She was 29 years old. Brittney was being remembered for her love of animals, having volunteered at a local animal rescue organization for years, her obituary says. "Brittney was a ray of sunshine, she touched everyone’s hearts that knew her. Her beautiful smiling face, her kindness, sweetness, compassion, and willingness to help others will never be forgotten," her obit says.  "Her beautiful soul will live on in us as she towers over us from above. She may be gone from our lives, but never from …

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by Cecilia Levine
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100 Animals Seized From 'Rescuers' In Horrific Northern VA Cruelty Case: Officials 100 Animals Seized From 'Rescuers' In Horrific Northern VA Cruelty Case: Officials
100 Animals Seized From 'Rescuers' In Horrific Northern VA Cruelty Case: Officials More than 100 animals found living in squalor at a Loudoun County animal rescue have been seized, and more than a dozen charges have been filed against the organization's officials, authorities announced. The investigation into the mistreatment of animals at Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue in Round Hill began with an unrelated call for service to a home last February, when responding officers saw a "large number of animals living in deplorable conditions," Loudoun County Animal Services said. Upon inspection of the conditions inside the home, Humane Law Enforcement Officers found 42 an…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These Are The 9 Neglected Dogs Some Emaciated, With Broken Bones Rescued In Arlington These Are The 9 Neglected Dogs Some Emaciated, With Broken Bones Rescued In Arlington
These Are The 9 Neglected Dogs Some Emaciated, With Broken Bones Rescued In Arlington During the month of April, nine dogs suspected of abuse and neglect were rescued by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. The first to come to the shelter were Shih Tsu's Taavi and Trella, who "had been kept in terrible conditions, cramped in filthy cat crates in their owner’s bathroom," AWLA said. The owner surrendered them and they both went on to find loving homes. Then came Stormy, a dog with a broken leg whose owner neglected to provide the necessary care, causing her leg to become necrotic. Stormy's leg was so damaged that it ultimately was amputated. Stormy has made progr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
VA Woman Who Had 40 Dead Animals, 38 Live Dogs In Truck Faces Animal Cruelty Charges In NJ VA Woman Who Had 40 Dead Animals, 38 Live Dogs In Truck Faces Animal Cruelty Charges In NJ
VA Woman Who Had 40 Dead Animals, 38 Live Dogs In Truck Faces Animal Cruelty Charges In NJ Rescuers were able to save 38 dogs and eight cats found in a Virginia woman's pickup truck parked in a Sussex County lot — which was also carrying 40 dead animals, each one individually wrapped and labeled, authorities said. The gruesome discovery was made Monday night, April 9, when New Jersey State Troopers were called to the parking lot of a Marshall's Department store on Hampton House Road in Hampton Township, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan said. Rescues Unite to help 46 desperate animals discovered in horrific conditions inside a battered pick-up truck. ... Posted by Ramapo-Bergen A…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Pets Perish, Person Hospitalized In Critical Condition In Loudoun County Fire: Officials Pets Perish, Person Hospitalized In Critical Condition In Loudoun County Fire: Officials
Pets Perish, Person Hospitalized In Critical Condition In Loudoun County Fire: Officials One person is hospitalized in critical condition and several family pets did not survive an early morning house fire that broke out in Loudoun County, officials said on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Shortly before 4 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, officials say that first responders from multiple agencies in the region responded to Thrush Road in Sterling when a passerby saw smoke coming from a home and alerted authorities. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by heavy smoke billowing out of the back of the residence, prompting a call for assistance from neighboring departments, according to fire officials. Cr…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
No Horsin' Around: Police In Virginia Help Family Rescue 1,800-Pound Horse From Swimming Pool No Horsin' Around: Police In Virginia Help Family Rescue 1,800-Pound Horse From Swimming Pool
No Horsin' Around: Police In Virginia Help Family Rescue 1,800-Pound Horse From Swimming Pool Police in Virginia came to the rescue of a massive horse that found itself in a precarious position when it went for a swim in a nearby pool. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia was called to a residence on Green Springs Road regarding an 1,800-pound Draft horse that had fallen into a swimming pool after accidentally plowing through a fence. Police say that responding deputies determined that the horse knocked over the top rail of the fence surrounding the pool, jumped the fence, and walked out onto the nylon pool cover, causing it to fall into the frigid water, though its hea…

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by Zak Failla
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Look What The TSA Screener Dragged In: Frisky Feline Found In JFK Airport Luggage Look What The TSA Screener Dragged In: Frisky Feline Found In JFK Airport Luggage
Look What The TSA Screener Dragged In: Frisky Feline Found In JFK Airport Luggage It's not what you think: TSA agents at JFK Airport rescued a cat found in a traveler's luggage, but it wasn't caused by someone's cruelty. The orange tabby "belonged to someone else in the household" but apparently hopped into the traveler's suitcase when no one was looking, Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said. It is paws-able, kitty owners say. Good thing the stowaway was found, given the temperatures of pressurized cargo holds during flights. The suitcase had been checked before a flight to Atlanta, with a connector to Melbourne Orlando Airport in Flo…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire
Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire Multiple animals were pulled from a D.C. house fire on Wednesday, Sept. 28, officials reported. Sometime after 2 p.m. fire crew reported to the 1700 block Lincoln Road to put out the flames coming from the first floor of a two-story home, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. Working Fire 1700 block Lincoln Rd NE. Fire 1st floor 2 story row dwelling. Several dogs rescued by firefighters. EMS engaged in resuscitation efforts. pic.twitter.com/1goRwx9QTC — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 28, 2022 Sadly, of the five dogs pulled from the blaze, two died from their injuries, authorities sai…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Arlington Group Rescues Dogs, Cats From Puerto Rico After Hurricane Fiona: Report Arlington Group Rescues Dogs, Cats From Puerto Rico After Hurricane Fiona: Report
Arlington Group Rescues Dogs, Cats From Puerto Rico After Hurricane Fiona: Report Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Arlington saved 30 dogs and cats from Puerto Rico, after it was impacted by Hurricane Fiona, WTOP reported. The nonprofit rescue organization brought these animals to Virginia so that Puerto Ricans can focus on rebuilding what was left of their homes after the hurricane, the website said.  Founder and executive director of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Mirah Horowitz said that these pets can be adopted and will respond better to Spanish commands, WTOP detailed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lucky Dog Anima…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Lifestyle
Not Horsing Around: Virginia State Police Assist In Special 'Fugitive Apprehension' On I-64 Not Horsing Around: Virginia State Police Assist In Special 'Fugitive Apprehension' On I-64
Not Horsing Around: Virginia State Police Assist In Special 'Fugitive Apprehension' On I-64 Traffic was tied up on a busy Virginia roadway early on Saturday morning as state police troopers made a curious apprehension of a wanted subject who’s been on the run for days. In Albemarle County, a Virginia State Police trooper wasn’t horsing around as he held up traffic along I-64 to help rescue “Mia” a horse that has been away from her farm since at least Thursday, Sept. 1. Trooper Lorenzo Goode was able to aid with the “fugitive apprehension” and Mia was returned to her farm safely without any further incident. #vsp doesn’t “horse around” w/animal rescues! We appreciate drivers…

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by Zak Failla
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Cows, Pigs, Sheep, Oh My! Community Raises Money For Prince William Farm Sanctuary Cows, Pigs, Sheep, Oh My! Community Raises Money For Prince William Farm Sanctuary
Cows, Pigs, Sheep, Oh My! Community Raises Money For Prince William Farm Sanctuary The Hope and Serenity Farm Sanctuary in Prince William County is 11 acres of safe space for animals. Founded in 2017, the farm sanctuary is fully funded by donations, memberships, and animal sponsorships, according to a GoFundMe page started for the organization. Excerpt from Small's GoFundMe Page Renee Small's GoFundMe Page Small uses the farm sanctuary as a rehabilitating, secure environment for its 149 animals, as well as a learning space for all of its visitors, she wrote on the page. "Our animals are horses, pigs, donkeys, cows, goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs,…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Regal Beagle: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Add Envigo Pup To Their Family Regal Beagle: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Add Envigo Pup To Their Family
Regal Beagle: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Add Envigo Pup To Their Family One beagle that was saved from Envigo, a former, unethical breeding facility in Virgina, was recently adopted by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to WUSA9. Their new pup, Mia, is just one of the 4,000 beagles that were freed from Envigo and taken across the country to adoption shelters. Envigo was shut down in July, after officials discovered their cruel euthanasia practices and found the facility in inhumane conditions. The royal family visited the Beagle Freedom Project in California on August 11 to adopt their own rescue, who they call "Momma Mia" since  she bred so many ot…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
No Matter How Small: Fairfax Officer Restores Winged Victim Back To Health No Matter How Small: Fairfax Officer Restores Winged Victim Back To Health
No Matter How Small: Fairfax Officer Restores Winged Victim Back To Health Fairfax County Fire and Rescue recently saved a small bird suffering a medical emergency, officials said.The bird's savior gave it some fluids to restore it to better heath. Feeling up to flying, the bird was ready to take off after a nice treatment from the Fairfax officer.

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
'InCATpacitated": Stafford Police, Animal Rescue Save Cat Stuck In Storm Drain 'InCATpacitated": Stafford Police, Animal Rescue Save Cat Stuck In Storm Drain
'InCATpacitated": Stafford Police, Animal Rescue Save Cat Stuck In Storm Drain Stafford police and local animal rescue officials rescued a cat stuck in a storm drain, authorities said.Officers received a call on August 10 about a cat wedged in a Devon Green storm drain and were unable to free him on their own, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Crew members from Aquia-Garrisonville Animal Hospital came to the rescue to save the cat, now called 'Storm', and ensure he was unharmed, officials said. 'Storm' was resting at their shelter awaiting his owner, Stafford police said.

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by AJ Goldbloom