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Dogs Left Outside During Cold Spell Brought To Virginia For Shot At Adoption: PETA Dogs Left Outside During Cold Spell Brought To Virginia For Shot At Adoption: PETA
Dogs Left Outside During Cold Spell Brought To Virginia For Shot At Adoption: PETA Several dogs left outside in the region during the recent cold spell have been brought to Virginia to be treated and eventually put up for adoption, according to PETA.  When temperatures dropped in recent weeks, PETA fieldworkers have been out daily to come to the aid of dogs left chained or penned outside in the frigid temperatures, some of which saw their water bowls freeze over without any care from their owners. Since the recent streak of cold weather, PETA has been imploring residents to bring animals inside, resulting in the recovery of at least two dogs taken from North Carolina…
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…
Doggone Good Deed: Maryland Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters After Hurricane Doggone Good Deed: Maryland Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters After Hurricane
Doggone Good Deed: Maryland Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters After Hurricane Good Samaritans in Maryland are coming to the aid of animal shelters that were flooded out by the impact of Hurricane Ian. The Office of Animal Services’ Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) has welcomed dogs and cats from Florida to help alleviate the stress shelters in Florida are facing in the aftermath of the massive storm. The animals were transported north from Florida on Thursday, Oct. 6, and many are now available for adaptation at MCASAC on Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood as of Monday, Oct. 10. In total, 10 cats and three dogs are now available to find a f…
FREE Animal Adoptions To Open New PWC Animal Services Center FREE Animal Adoptions To Open New PWC Animal Services Center
Free Animal Adoptions To Open New PWC Animal Services Center The Animals Services Center will offer free animal adoption to the public, as they celebrate their much-needed makeover, officials said.On September 17, officials from Prince William County will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new Animal Services Center, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Guests can take a tour of the new facility, located at 14807 Bristow Road in Manassas, and are invited to adopt animals free of charge, authorities said. The Prince William County Board of Supervisors said that with the county's growing population…
Animal Lovers Beware Of Petersburg Donation Scam On Facebook Animal Lovers Beware Of Petersburg Donation Scam On Facebook
Animal Lovers Beware Of Petersburg Donation Scam On Facebook Petersburg Animal Care and Control Center recently discovered a scam was going on involving animal care donations, officials said.A Facebook page, "Help the Petersburg Animals" is soliciting money from people and posting pets online that are not currently up for adoption in the Petersburg adoption facility, according to the Petersburg Bureau of Police.  The Animal Care and Control Center, which does not ask for donations online, is not affiliated with this Facebook Page, officials said. The facility and police remind Petersburg residents they can only donate in the shelter, authorities…
Here's How To Adopt One Of The 4,000 Envigo Beagles Here's How To Adopt One Of The 4,000 Envigo Beagles
Here's How To Adopt One Of The 4,000 Envigo Beagles The Department of Justice recently approved the transfer and adoption of 4,000 beagles from the cruel and inhuman conditions of the Envigo breeding facility in Cumberland. The beagles will be sent to the local Humane Society, where they will receive care and a healthy environment until they are settled in adequate shelters, according to the Virginia Coalition for Beagle Protection. Once they are in those various state shelters, they will be available for adoption into loving, safe forever homes. Keep an eye out for more information from nearby shelters if you're interested in adopting.
4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Facility Envigo Approved By Judge For Adoption 4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Facility Envigo Approved By Judge For Adoption
4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Facility Envigo Approved By Judge For Adoption Thousands of beagles who were mistreated at a Virginia breeding and research facility are one step closer to finding a happy home.  The Department of Justice approved the adoption of 4,000 beagles from Envigo, the company that kept the dogs in horrific conditions while using them for research. Adopted BeagleVirginia Coalition For Beagle Protection Facebook Page This story came to light in 2021, when PETA investigated Envigo for its brutal mistreatment of the animals. Some of the mistreatment PETA observed at Envigo included: Puppies and their mothers sprayed with a high pressured hos…