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4 days ago
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Kitten deaths raise questions about Clarksburg-based pet rescue
FAIRMONT — Around the middle of May, Brendalynn Rose's niece purchased a kitten from an adoption event in Clarksburg after her grandmother's cat passed away. But after only a few days, the kitten died. 'My mom kept saying, 'this kitten isn't as old as they're saying it is,'' Rose said. 'It was just so tiny, and obviously — probably shouldn't have been away from the mama. But my mom called me and told me, 'it's not really moving.' It's only been up twice since we bought it and it wouldn't eat. So they took it up to the vet, and they said it had Parvo. It ended up dying on the table while there.' Rose's kitten was one of eight kittens from the event that died shortly after their adoption. As a result, the Clarksburg-based rescue who organized the adoption, PupSavers Rescue, is the subject of outrage from members of the community who adopted the animals. Rose said after the kitten died, she reached out to the proprietor of Pupsavers Rescue, A.J. Springfield. She was told that a veterinarian out of Charleston had checked the animals before the event, and none of the kittens were found to be sick at the time. She said Springfield offered to give them another kitten, but declined to give Rose a refund. 'He was like, in the contract there's no refund,' Rose said. 'And I'm like, but in the contract, it doesn't say your cat comes with Parvo. Now, [my niece] is $120 out of a cat and I'm just $300 out of a vet bill trying to see what was going on. But yeah, they will not give me any records for the checkup these cats supposedly had. He won't give me the number to the vet that supposedly checked them.' Lexi Fetty shared a similar experience. On May 14, she adopted a kitten and named it BroDarius. However, while she was at the event she noticed the kittens up for adoption at the event were showing signs of distress, including runny feces. (Rose said her kitten also had diarrhea.) Fetty said they were told that runny stool was a normal reaction to a change in food, but Fetty noticed BroDarius also looked small and frail. She spent $150 for the adoption, but after 10 days, the kitten died. 'He showed no signs of illness other than the runny stool and symptoms previously listed above,' she said in an email statement. 'It was devastating to find him lifeless the next morning after a night of cuddles and purring.' After BroDarius passed, Fetty said she learned at least three other people had reported a similar incident that week. Janissa Hayes also learned from her vet that the kitten she adopted was not the three months old she was told, but closer to seven weeks. Hayes' kitten fortunately survived, after Hayes spent $800 on care. Fetty and Hayes said the rescue did not provide them with vet records. Fetty alleged a lack of proper veterinary care and evaluation prior to adoption. On May 28, PupSavers Rescue acknowledged the deaths through a post to the Fairmont Community Facebook Page. At the time, they said the cause of death was unknown, with the time frame between adoption and passing ranged from nearly two weeks to a few days. On a separate post, they confirmed a vet looked over the kittens while at the event. They pointed out there is no Parvo testing that can be done at a young age, especially when they're not showing any symptoms. However, late Thursday evening the veterinarian, who asked not to identify them, reached out to the Times West Virginian. 'The rescue's director, AJ Springfield, has been untruthfully using my name as a veterinarian that deemed the kittens healthy after a 'thorough physical exam,'' the vet said. 'That information is in no way true.' PupSavers Rescue quarantined the remaining kittens. The rescue declined to comment beyond what they posted on Facebook, but did leave one comment on a post asking for sources for this story. 'We aren't exactly hiding anything,' PupSavers wrote in their post. 'Every kitten that was adopted out has come straight from the shelter with their first shot and deworming. One of the shelter vets examined these kittens in person on Saturday at our last adoption event. The kittens that have died showed no symptoms of anything were fine and then died. We made a public post about this, but some people making comments about dead kittens didn't even adopt from us. We have been in touch with many local vets as well as our own. No one knows exactly what happened but none of the kittens that we have quarantined here have passed away.' They noted they offered a replacement kitten to one of the people who lost their kitten. PupSavers confirmed at least eight kittens had died. However, they said claims that multiple kittens died from panleukopenia was 'flat out untrue.' They said the only thing they could confirm was the presence of coccidia, which causes 'diarrhea with weight loss, dehydration, and (rarely) hemorrhage,' according to They also said some of the people who complained online had their kittens over two weeks and never sought vet care or contacted the rescue either. 'No rescue or Humane Society, shelter or otherwise, would knowingly adopt anything if there was even the slightest suggestion that there could be something wrong,' PupSavers wrote. 'This isn't anyone's fault — all we can do is be as transparent as we can and share the information as we receive it. At least we tried to assist the shelters and give these kittens hope and a chance at a home instead of euthanasia.' On June 5, PupSavers posted an update. They confirmed the presence of panleukopenia after a necropsy. The pointed out the difficulty of diagnosing the disease, because fecal swabs had come back negative. Only a necropsy revealed the virus after the animal died. Marion County Humane Society Director Jona Spatafore said panleukopenia is one of the scariest diseases to contract for kittens because of how contagious it is. Kittens are especially susceptible to it if the mother wasn't vaccinated for the virus, which is especially true for strays. As a result, a kitten has no immunity to the disease until a vaccination regimen starts once they're old enough. She also said kittens, and olders cats even, are sensitive to change. They can be perfectly healthy in a rescue or shelter environment, but pop up with a respiratory infection a few days after moving into a new place. Spatafore said new pet owners should call a veterinarian as soon as they adopt an animal as best practice, so the vet can establish a baseline. She also said pet owners should look for crust around the eyes and nose, ulcers in the mouth, and check to see if they look boney and if they have a runny stool. 'Are they playing, are they laying?' she said. 'It's not always best to pick the kittens laying there real calm because they might be real calm because they don't feel good.' She confirmed panleukopenia can't be tested for until an animal shows symptoms. She also urged potential adopters to ask for vet records and to ask what tests and vaccines the animal has had, as well as diet. Ashley Reed, scam coordinator at the West Virginia Attorney General's Office, said potential pet adopters should research the seller or organization through the Better Business Bureau, and check with the Secretary of State's Office for Business Licensing. The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division can also check if their office has received complaints about a business. They also recommended reading reviews from third party sources. 'If someone is scammed, a seller doesn't come through as promised, or, as in this unfortunate situation, the animals don't survive — they can report that to our consumer protection division,' Kallie Moore, a spokesperson with the Attorney General's office said. 'That number is 1-800-368-8808.' Pupsavers denying refunds was a major source of anger. Spatafore is no stranger to these situations, which are an unfortunate part of working in animal welfare. She said in these kinds of situations, she refunds the money and offers a replacement kitten. But after what happened, a replacement kitten is the last thing some people wanted. 'My mom's traumatized,' Rose said. 'She cried and cried and cried. She can't. He offered us another cat, and she absolutely wants nothing to do with it.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Fetty Wap Is Dropping His First New Single Since Going to Prison
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Fetty Wap's team announced on socials that the rapper will return with a new single on Friday (May 9). The rapper's team shared the news on his socials on Wednesday (May 7). In the post, they noted that they'd also be starting a petition to get Fetty out from behind bars, where he's been since pleading guilty to federal drug charges back in 2023. More from Billboard 'His freedom was taken, but not his voice,' the post read, announcing that a new track titled 'Forever (71943509)' would be coming on Friday. 'A raw, emotional track straight from Fetty Wap's heart. This isn't just music — it's his truth, his story, and his fight. The petition to help Fetty fight for a pardon and his freedom is live now … Let's bring our brother home.' 'Forever' will mark the rapper's first release since going to prison. He was previously arrested in October 2021, after prosecutors unveiled an indictment against him and five others. Prosecutors said Fetty had helped ship more than 100 kilograms of drugs from California to Long Island, contributing to 'the addiction and overdose epidemic we have seen time and time again tear people's lives apart.' The rapper pled guilty to a single charge of conspiring to distribute at least 500 grams of cocaine, and was sentenced to six years in prison. The news comes just a few months after the rapper's 2015 song 'Again' topped the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart back in February. The song became part of a trend where fans played the track through a JBL speaker from 10 years ago, giving the song new life on streaming services. Check out the post announcing Fetty Wap's new single 'Forever' below. Best of Billboard Sign up for Billboard's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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28-03-2025
- Business
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Priciest homes in Macomb County are either farmland or lakefront estates. Here's a look
Luxury properties are scattered throughout metro Detroit, and Macomb County offers a diverse mix of high-end listings. The county's landscape ranges from rural and agricultural communities in the north to waterfront homes along Lake St. Clair in the east, with a mix of suburban and urban areas to the south. According to data from Realcomp II, which tracks real estate information, the most expensive property currently on the market in Macomb County, excluding private listings, has a sales price of $4.33 million. This listing spans over 200 acres of farmland, and includes wooded areas, a house, and multiple outbuildings. Properties in this price range often feature sprawling estates, scenic waterfront views, or custom-built designs tailored for high-end luxury living. Recent sales in Michigan reflect a growing appetite for high-end properties, with the state's top single-family home sales in 2024 ranging from $5.05 million to $7 million. Macomb County, which had a population of 881,214, according to the 2020 census, is the third-most populous county in Michigan, following Wayne and Oakland counties. Here's a look at several of the most expensive properties currently on the market in Macomb County: Address: 15055 Thirty Mile, Washington Township. Key features: This farmland, owned by the same family for over 100 years, includes a house built in 1910, several outbuildings and additional vacant parcels, including wooded areas. In total, the property covers 216.674 acres, according to the listing. What the agent says: Marjorie Fetty, of Century 21 Professionals Macomb in Macomb Township, describes the property as a prime development opportunity, located within a couple of miles of the main corridor. "It's a wonderful area to put residential developments, such as condos, single-family homes, and more," Fetty says. More: 5 most expensive homes for sale in Oakland County, from sprawling estates to custom builds Address: 38371 Huron Pointe Drive, Harrison Township. Size: 7,598 square feet Key features: Built in 1976, this custom four-bedroom waterfront home, located on Black Creek Lagoon, includes five full bathrooms and two half baths. It has a 55-foot enclosed boathouse, seven additional boat wells, and a heated 3½-car attached garage. The property also features a built-in swimming pool, and a first-floor owner's suite with a screened-in porch. What the agent says: Thomas Zibkowski, of Real Estate One in Shelby Township, describes the property as a boater's entertainment paradise. Address: 37540 Lakeshore Drive, Harrison Township. Size: 5,391 square feet Key features: Built in 1991, this four-bedroom waterfront estate, set on a half-acre lot, offers three full bathrooms, two half baths, and an attached three-car garage. Outdoor highlights include a private dock equipped with a boat hoist. What the agent says: Melanie Lovati, of Innovation Real Estate Specialists Inc. in New Baltimore, highlighted the property's prime location on a double lot, positioned to enjoy views of boat traffic to Metro Beach with infinity views of Lake St. Clair. 'The hoist and well accommodate a 40-plus-foot vessel,' Lovati says. 'The interior is spacious yet cozy with custom features, a bespoke kitchen, and a first-floor master suite.' More: Detroit's most expensive home resurfaces: Fisher mansion hits the market at $7 million Address: 67770 Overlook Trail Drive, Washington Township Size: 4,586 square feet Key features: Built in 2024, this five-bedroom home designed by Martini-Samartino has three full bathrooms, two half baths, and a side-entry four-car garage equipped with dual EV chargers. What the agent says: Maria Magnoli, of Vanguard Realty Group LLC in Rochester Hills, highlights the home's standout features, which include a formal dining room, an office and high-end appliances. She adds, 'The kitchen has full quartz slab countertops and backsplash, and the master suite — especially the bathroom and walk-in closet — is just to die for. The spiral staircase leading to the second floor adds such a wow factor, and the basement wraps completely underneath the garage, which you almost never see.' Brendel Hightower writes about real estate and other topics for the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at bhightower@ Support local journalism: Subscribe to the Detroit Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Priciest homes in Macomb County are farmland or lakefront estates
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21-03-2025
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Austin clears homeless camp after months of complaints; some headed to shelter, others into the woods
AUSTIN (KXAN)— In just two days a homeless camp in Southeast Austin was cleaned up after months of complaints from the community. KXAN stopped by multiple times since January only to find more people and more trash piling up on the site. Neighbors living by complained about drug use, open fires and trash building up, so KXAN took those concerns to the City. 'We do recognize that this specific property is posing some challenges to the community,' said David Gray, the City of Austin Homeless Strategy Officer, when KXAN spoke to him before the camp was cleaned. Gray said this property is private so they had to go through a number of steps before they could go onto the property to clean. 'We have now gotten to the point in the process where the city is just taking the action,' said Gray. 'We are going to be putting a lien on the property. That way the city and our taxpayers can get their money back.' South Austin homeless camp drawing concerns as drug use, open fires continue On Thursday, Gray stopped by as crews cleaned up the property, he said about 25 people accepted help and resources and are now in shelters. 'Of the 25 people who came into shelter a lot of those users, or had been using expressed interest in substance abuse treatment and that is a resource we make available at all of our city shelters,' said Gray. Not everyone accepted the invite to go into shelters though, KXAN spoke with some people at the camp to find out why. KXAN asked, 'Would you go into shelter?' 'Nah, just because it's a bunch of homeless people gathered together, in the same place,' said Jack, who's lived on the streets of Austin on and off over the years. Jack said he was one of the first people in the Bluff Springs camp, but over time more people started moving in who were using and selling drugs. He said he was about to move out when the clean-up crews came in. 'I have had enough of this place, why would I want to go to another place,' said Jack. KXAN asked Gray about what happens to the people who refuse shelter or resources. AFD responds to fire at south Austin homeless encampment, not the first time 'For a lot of these people what we will try to do is offer them one more shot at a service,' said Gray. 'We know for some people it takes seeing the actual action for them to change their mind and be willing to come into shelter.' Gray said some people would take their stuff and move to other areas, KXAN asked Jack where he was heading next. 'I found a place in the woods with a guy I know, he's still got some stuff there and to get away from this,' said Jack. KXAN asked Jack about conditions in the Bluff Springs camp, he said drugs and theft were a constant. 'Did you see anyone overdose in this camp?' asked KXAN. 'Many times, people overdosed all the time,' said Jack. Jack said drugs are causing major issues for the homeless community, especially Fentanyl. 'With the Fetty, the new Fentanyl drug there is less respect, less everything, 'cause they are just trying to get their addiction,' said Jack. Jack said the drug use in the camp led to people stealing his phone on a number of occasions. 'You learn real quick that the homeless feed on the homeless too, they steal from each other and that is very sad, but it happens,' said Jack. Gray said the city is working to add more bed space at shelters and last year they were able to transition about 1000 people from shelters into permanent housing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
