Animal Welfare Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/animal-welfare/ Only what you care about Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:19:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://thelocalnews.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-the-local-news-app-logo-512-1-150x150.png Animal Welfare Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/animal-welfare/ 32 32 220501511 Jacksonville Woman Sentenced for Animal Crush Video Conspiracy https://thelocalnews.app/jacksonville-woman-sentenced-for-animal-crush-video-conspiracy-2/ https://thelocalnews.app/jacksonville-woman-sentenced-for-animal-crush-video-conspiracy-2/#respond Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:18:50 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=65869 A Jacksonville woman, Nicole DeVilbiss, 35, has been sentenced to four years and three months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy related to the creation and distribution of animal crush videos. The sentencing marks the culmination of a disturbing case that shed light on a dark online underworld involving the torture of animals […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/jacksonville-woman-sentenced-for-animal-crush-video-conspiracy-2/feed/ 0 65869 Louisville’s KHS Urges Support for Over 200 Kittens https://thelocalnews.app/louisvilles-khs-urges-support-for-over-200-kittens/ https://thelocalnews.app/louisvilles-khs-urges-support-for-over-200-kittens/#respond Sun, 16 Jun 2024 01:24:00 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=63378 Louisville, Ky. – The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is reaching out to the local community for assistance in supporting over 200 kittens currently in their care. KHS is launching a donation drive titled Stuff the Van at their Sam Swope Pet TLC located on 241 Steedy Drive. The event will run from June 14 to […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/louisvilles-khs-urges-support-for-over-200-kittens/feed/ 0 63378 Suspect Identified in Las Vegas Dog Deaths Incident https://thelocalnews.app/suspect-identified-in-las-vegas-dog-deaths-incident/ https://thelocalnews.app/suspect-identified-in-las-vegas-dog-deaths-incident/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 02:27:28 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=62163 Las Vegas, Nev. – Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have identified Christopher Robin Winter, 53, as the suspect facing serious charges after six dead dogs were discovered in a hot moving truck. Winter faces six felony counts related to animal cruelty following the disturbing incident in a Las Vegas-area hospital parking lot. Details Unveiled in Court […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/suspect-identified-in-las-vegas-dog-deaths-incident/feed/ 0 62163 Animal Shelter Faces Critical Overcrowding in Las Vegas https://thelocalnews.app/animal-shelter-faces-critical-overcrowding-in-las-vegas/ https://thelocalnews.app/animal-shelter-faces-critical-overcrowding-in-las-vegas/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 02:21:31 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=62157 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas is grappling with a dire situation as they have taken in nearly 1000 animals since the start of the month. The influx has pushed the shelter to its limits, with makeshift housing arrangements set up to accommodate the overflow of animals. A Desperate Situation The […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/animal-shelter-faces-critical-overcrowding-in-las-vegas/feed/ 0 62157 Suspect Identified in Las Vegas Dog Cruelty Case https://thelocalnews.app/suspect-identified-in-las-vegas-dog-cruelty-case/ https://thelocalnews.app/suspect-identified-in-las-vegas-dog-cruelty-case/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:03:38 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=61919 Las Vegas, Nev. – Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have identified Christopher Robin Winter, 53, as the suspect involved in the alleged cruelty case where six dead dogs were found in a hot moving truck. Winter faces six felony counts related to the willful and malicious torture or killing of animals, as detailed in court and […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/suspect-identified-in-las-vegas-dog-cruelty-case/feed/ 0 61919 Update on Animals Seized in Las Vegas Truck Incident https://thelocalnews.app/update-on-animals-seized-in-las-vegas-truck-incident/ https://thelocalnews.app/update-on-animals-seized-in-las-vegas-truck-incident/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:51:11 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=61913 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Animal Foundation provides updates on animals rescued from a parked truck incident at Mountain View Hospital, detailed by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call at Mountain View Hospital’s parking lot around 3 p.m. regarding a dog locked in a U-Haul truck. Upon […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/san-francisco-moves-forward-with-panda-enclosure-plan/feed/ 0 61752 Los Angeles Animal Shelter Implements Policy Changes After Attack https://thelocalnews.app/los-angeles-animal-shelter-implements-policy-changes-after-attack/ https://thelocalnews.app/los-angeles-animal-shelter-implements-policy-changes-after-attack/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:43:56 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=61516 In a recent incident at a Los Angeles animal shelter, a kennel supervisor was seriously injured by a Pit bull mix, prompting adjustments to shelter policies and procedures. Changes in Shelter Policies Staycee Dains, the general manager of Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS), announced during a board meeting that the city will retire its red […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/los-angeles-animal-shelter-implements-policy-changes-after-attack/feed/ 0 61516 Lakeland Home Fire Claims One Dog, Paramedic Saves Another https://thelocalnews.app/lakeland-home-fire-claims-one-dog-paramedic-saves-another/ https://thelocalnews.app/lakeland-home-fire-claims-one-dog-paramedic-saves-another/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:34:21 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=61207 A devastating fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Lakeland, Tennessee, resulting in the loss of one beloved pet, while another was miraculously revived by a quick-thinking paramedic. Fire Breaks Out in Lakeland Home The Shelby County Fire Department (SCFD) rushed to the scene on the 9300 block of Old Brownsville Road in Lakeland shortly […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/lakeland-home-fire-claims-one-dog-paramedic-saves-another/feed/ 0 61207 El Paso Animal Services Expands to Morehead Middle School https://thelocalnews.app/el-paso-animal-services-expands-to-morehead-middle-school/ https://thelocalnews.app/el-paso-animal-services-expands-to-morehead-middle-school/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:33:07 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=60625 El Paso Animal Services is gearing up to open its latest adoption facility at Morehead Middle School in early July, marking a significant expansion for the department. Adan Parra, the operations manager for El Paso Animal Services, unveiled the plans during a presentation to the City Council on Monday. This move signifies the city’s commitment […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/el-paso-animal-services-expands-to-morehead-middle-school/feed/ 0 60625 Golden Gate Fields Closure Met with Mixed Emotions https://thelocalnews.app/golden-gate-fields-closure-met-with-mixed-emotions/ https://thelocalnews.app/golden-gate-fields-closure-met-with-mixed-emotions/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:55:53 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=60481 Golden Gate Fields, a historic horse racing venue in Albany, California, is preparing to host its final races this weekend. While some celebrate the closure as a victory for animal rights, others lament the end of an era in the region’s sporting history. Advocates Express Concerns Samantha Faye, a horse rider and trainer whose family […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/golden-gate-fields-closure-met-with-mixed-emotions/feed/ 0 60481 Tragic Hot Car Incident Leaves Dog Dead in Virginia https://thelocalnews.app/tragic-hot-car-incident-leaves-dog-dead-in-virginia/ https://thelocalnews.app/tragic-hot-car-incident-leaves-dog-dead-in-virginia/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 17:24:38 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=60095 In a tragic incident, one dog perished while another managed to survive after being left in a sweltering car on Wednesday afternoon in Virginia Beach. Owner Charged with Animal Cruelty Olga Mendoza, the owner of the deceased dog, now faces two misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty, according to the Virginia Beach Police. Scene of the […]

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