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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Groundbreaking for St. Joseph Animal Shelter to get underway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a decade long discussion, a project to relocate the St. Joseph Animal Shelter is set to begin this month. In a press release, the City of St. Joseph confirmed a ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, at the site area of the $5 million project at 3409 S. Belt Highway. St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale, Animal Services staff and volunteers will be in attendance. Members of the public are welcome. The project is supported by $3.4 million in Capital Improvement Program funds and $1.6 million raised by the Friends of the Animal Shelter. Ellison-Auxier Architects provided design services for the new facility, which utilizes an existing city-owned building on the property that will be significantly expanded with new construction. E.L. Crawford is the construction contractor for the project. The plan for the new shelter includes an increase from the the current 8,000-square-foot facility as the new location is set have 13,000 square feet of space. It will also feature separate holding spaces for cats and dogs, an infirmary, a designated intake spot and additional parking spaces for visitors. We're really excited about the space and having flex areas for the animals," Animal Service manager Holly Bowie said. "It will increase the health of our animals because we'll be able to separate sick animals from healthy ones. Bowie said the new shelter will help with, not only having more space for animals, but space for community engagement. "Right now, we just don't have the ability to do that," said Bowie. "The visibility of the location is really exciting for us. We're hoping that we can engage the community more and have more visitors at the shelter. Public services, including adoption processing, at the current animal shelter location will not be available on June 17, so staff can attend the groundbreaking. However, priority field service complaints will be answered. If weather conditions become an issue, the ceremony will be moved inside the existing building on the site. The project is slated to be completed by June 2026.
CBC
01-06-2025
- General
- CBC
What should you do if you have to evacuate an emergency with your pet? This shelter owner has tips
Kelley Pafford, president of Faiths Haven Animal Shelter in Wabush, says having to evacuate from wildfires last year was a valuable learning experience. As wildfire season continues, she has tips on what to do if you suddenly have to evacuate your home with a pet.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Trooper's tale: From being Tallahassee rescue dog to inspiring Florida law
Florida is protecting its pooches — and cracking down on those who mistreat the four-legged friends. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two animal rights bills on May 28 at a rescue organization in Palm Beach County. The bills include Trooper's Law, which will make it a crime to restrain animals outside during natural disasters and abandon them. It's named after the bull terrier that captured the attention of people around the state when he was found in chest-high water, tied to a fence off of Interstate 75 during Hurricane Milton. His story got a happy ending when he was adopted by a Parkland couple after being taken to the Leon County Humane Society. The offense would be a third-degree felony, punishable by a fine up to $10,000 or prison time. And he signed Dexter's Law, would require the Department of Law Enforcement to post the names of people who have violated animal cruelty laws online. It's named after a dog found decapitated at Fort DeSoto Beach days after he was adopted from the Pinellas County Animal Shelter, according to NBC affiliate WFLA. DeSantis signed these pieces of legislation at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee. Florida state trooper Orlando Morales rescued the bull terrier after the pooch was abandoned tied to a pole on I-75 as Hurricane Milton approached Florida. The bills include Trooper's Law, which will make it a crime to restrain animals outside during natural disasters and then abandon them. Trooper was rescued by a Florida state trooper on the side of I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd. on the morning of Oct. 9, 2024. Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast around 8:30 p.m. that night. Giovanny Aldama Garcia, 23, was identified as the owner of "Trooper," the abandoned dog left tied to a fence standing in a pool of water amid Hurricane Milton evacuations in Florida. Garcia was arrested on Oct. 14, 2024. The following day, State Attorney Suzy Lopez shared in a press release that Garcia was charged with aggravated animal cruelty, after admitting to leaving his dog, formerly known as "Jumbo," on the interstate because he "couldn't find anyone to pick the dog up." He faces up to five years in prison. His case status was unavailable as of May 28. The five-year-old Bull terrier was taken in by the Leon County Humane Society on Oct. 9. Trooper then was placed in a foster care home with owners who had experience with his breed, according to the Leon County Humane Society. In December, Trooper was adopted by Frank and Carla Spina and now lives with new friend Dallas, a seven-year-old mini Bull terrier, in Parkland. Trooper faced multiple health scares, however, and his new family supported him as he underwent successful surgery to remove cancerous tumors. X-rays also found foreign substances inside his stomach. Trooper had about two pounds of rubber and plastic removed, according to specialist veterinary surgeon Randy Dominguez. The Animal Rights Foundation of Florida urges you to call 911 if you witness an animal in a life-threatening situation. It is a crime to abuse or cruelly kill an animal, or to confine an animal without sufficient food, water or exercise in Florida. To report the abuse of wild animals such as illegal hunting or fishing, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (888) 404-3922 or report the incident online. Contributing: Kyla A Sanford, Gabriel Velasquez Neira and Ella Thompson of FRESH TAKE FLORIDA. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Rescued, brought to Tallahassee, 'Trooper' the dog inspires state law
Otago Daily Times
26-05-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
'An absolute legend' retires: No more ruff days at work for Jock
Christchurch shelter rescue canine Jock has taught hundreds of school kids about dog safety over the past 12 years. But it is finally time for the huntaway greyhound cross, who is Christchurch City Council's longest-serving education dog, to officially retire this year. Thirteen-year-old Jock was a spritely pup when he came into the Animal Shelter in 2014. When he was about 1, the friendly canine was adopted by the city council's animal management education co-ordinator Kym Manuel. Photo: Christchurch City Council Manuel now says it was one of the best decisions she has ever made. "Jock has been an absolute legend. "He came into the shelter as just a young pooch, and now at 13 he has toured the country for presentations at schools, libraries and public places." Jock was the original star of the Christchurch City Libraries Reading to Dogs programme and took part in the pilot session more than a decade ago. He is now one of the five dogs working to teach dog safety as part of the city council's DogSmart and DogSafe education programmes. Photo: Christchurch City Council Manuel said the free education programmes were developed by the animal management team to teach dog safety to children and adults to reduce the risk of dog attacks. "We realised there was a gap in our education approach, so shifted our strategy to focus on prevention and keeping the public safe." The DogSmart school programme works with pupils in years 1 to 8 and gives young kids an opportunity to safely interact with a dog. Photo: Christchurch City Council When Jock retires, his leash will be handed over to the current roster of canines who are on a mission to help our communities get dog smart. All of the dogs are family pets and are temperament tested before being gently introduced into the programmes, Manuel said. Animal management also offers DogSafe workplace training, which is designed to help prevent dog attacks on employees who come across dogs in their course of work. To find out more and apply for a free DogSmart or DogSafe training session, visit
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City of San Angelo offices closed for Memorial Day
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The city of San Angelo sent out a press release about which City offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. City office closures: Animal Shelter City Hall and the Community Development building City Hall Annex Fairmount Cemetery's business offices Municipal Court Parks and Recreation offices San Angelo-Tom Green County Health Department Southside and Carl Ray Johnson recreation centers Station 618 and Santa Fe Crossing senior centers WIC offices The press releases say the city offices will reopen Tuesday, May 27. The city also said there will be no interruptions in trash collation, they also said the landfill will be closed on May 26 but will be open on Memorial Day. The city also said that the Municipal Pool will be open on Memorial Day from noon- 6 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
