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Windsor police rescue over 150 animals from hoarder house
WINDSOR, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – According to U.S. census data, just under half of American households have at least one pet. What about at least 150? The Windsor Police Department began an investigation last month into a household that was keeping 'an unhealthy and inappropriate number of animals'. Around 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, police with the aid of local humane societies and veterinary clinics took over 150 animals who were being kept at the house. Veterinarians were on the scene to perform health screenings before the animals were transported to shelters throughout the state. They will get specialized care and will hopefully be available for adoption soon. The police investigation is still ongoing. Lebanon police welcome veteran police dog… and human partner The animals included cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, and even sugar gliders. The sugar glider is a gliding possum native to Australia and nearby islands that strongly resembles a flying squirrel. It is considered an uncommon 'exotic pet'. You can read more about them at the Wilderness Society of Australia's website. More information about animal hoarding is available from the Animal Humane Society. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
5 hours ago
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Where you can drop off sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife in Winnipeg
An owl is seen at Manitoba's Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre in undated photo. (Wildlife Haven) Winnipeg is home to all sorts of critters, but there are few places to take sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife to. That's why Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) and Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre have opened a new drop-off location in the city. 'We're removing a barrier to care and ultimately giving more wild animals a second chance,' Zoe Nakata, Wildlife Haven's executive director, said in a joint news release. The Wildlife Rescue and Drop-off Centre is located west of Assiniboine Park Zoo's main entrance on Roblin Boulevard. The centre is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is staffed with trained volunteers who will help provide temporary care for animals until they're taken to Wildlife Haven's facilities in Île des Chênes, Man. Zoo veterinarian team members will also be on-site to handle health and welfare assessments. Wildlife Haven A squirrel is seen at Manitoba's Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre in undated photo. (Wildlife Haven) If you find an injured or orphaned animal, you're asked to call Wildlife Haven ahead of time for guidance. The rehabilitation centre states human intervention isn't always the best course of action to help wildlife. APC and Wildlife Haven note: They do not accept skunks, raccoons, mice, wolves, bears, fish, invertebrates, or hooved animals such as deer, moose, or elk. They also do not take in cats, dogs, domesticated animals, exotic reptiles, or invasive species. More information can be found online through the Assiniboine Park Conservancy and Wildlife Haven websites.
CTV News
6 hours ago
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Barrie police help mama duck and her 10 ducklings make safe trip to waterfront
Two Barrie police officers empty a box of ducklings at the waterfront with mama duck waiting on Fri., May 30, 2025. It wasn't your average morning at the Barrie Courthouse, instead of the usual parade of lawyers, officers and paperwork, it was all hands - and wings- on deck as police officers turned their duty to serve and protect into a little animal TLC. Members of the Barrie Police Service and courthouse staff have been keeping a close eye on a determined mama duck who chose to build her nest in a planter near the courthouse entrance. Barrie ducks Two Barrie police officers and courthouse staff put newly hatched ducklings into a box on Fri., May 30, 2025, after mama duck made a nest in a planter at the building's entrance. (Barrie Police Service) On Thursday, her eggs hatched, revealing 10 tiny, fuzzy ducklings. By Friday morning, it was time for the new family to make their way to the waterfront, but navigating the streets of downtown Barrie isn't exactly duck-friendly. Barrie ducks Two Barrie police officers carry a box of ducklings with mama duck alongside to the waterfront on Fri., May 30, 2025. (Barrie Police Service) That's when police officers stepped in, gently carrying the fluffy new ducklings in a box to the lake with mama waddling her way alongside them. Barrie ducks Two Barrie police officers gently place newly-hatched ducklings on the beach at the waterfront near mama duck on Fri., May 30, 2025. (Barrie Police Service) 'Now all 10 ducklings are happily swimming,' Barrie police stated in a Friday post on social media.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
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Feisty duck relocated after ruffling feathers in Florida neighborhood
The Brief A young Muscovy duck known for aggressive behavior was removed from a Cape Coral neighborhood. Animal rescuers relocated the hand-raised duck, now named Jimmy, to an Ocala sanctuary. Locals expressed relief, calling the bird and others like it "vicious." OCALA, Fla. - A Muscovy duck that gained internet fame for terrorizing a Cape Coral neighborhood has found a new home in Central Florida. What we know A Muscovy duck that was reportedly harassing residents in a Cape Coral neighborhood has been safely captured and relocated to an animal sanctuary in Ocala. The duck, now named "Jimmy," was taken in by Mark Quadrozzi of Remarkable Rescues after gaining viral attention on social media for its aggressive behavior. Quadrozzi estimates Jimmy is three to four months old and was likely hand-raised. What we don't know It remains unclear who originally raised or released the duck in the Cape Coral neighborhood. Officials have not confirmed whether other aggressive ducks remain in the area or if any future wildlife removal plans are in place. The backstory Residents in the neighborhood had been dealing with the duck's hostile behavior for some time, with reports of people being pecked and chased. Male Muscovy ducks are known to be more aggressive than females, which may explain the confrontations. Once the story aired and video footage spread online, it attracted the attention of animal rescuers. Big picture view Though native to Central and South America, Muscovy ducks are commonly found in Florida, where their presence sometimes leads to friction with the locals. After a local news story aired and footage of the feisty duck spread on social media, an animal sanctuary in Ocala stepped in to relocate the bird. Mark Quadrozzi with Remarkable Rescues drove to Cape Coral and successfully captured the duck, which has since been named "Jimmy." "You're just kind of at the mercy of what they're going to do that day," Quadrozzi said of the unpredictable behavior of Muscovy ducks. "Even if somebody knows a particular animal's schedule from their observations, each day." It took more than an hour of searching before the young male duck, estimated to be about three to four months old, was safely taken into custody. Quadrozzi believes Jimmy was likely raised by humans. "When you have a duck that actually wants to make physical contact with a person like that, but in a way with its beak, that's more of a social thing, it's kind of a given that it was hand raised by someone," he said. Residents in the neighborhood have reported injuries and aggressive behavior, particularly from male Muscovy ducks, which Quadrozzi says are generally less gentle than females. Cape Coral resident James Sepulveda expressed relief over the removal. "Finally we got him!" he said. "But I'm happy they are getting rid of ducks in this area, because they are vicious." What's next The duck will take up residence among other Muscovy ducks at the Ocala sanctuary. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by Mark Quadrozzi with Remarkable Rescues, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and resident of Cape Coral.
CBS News
a day ago
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Authorities search for person who abandoned newborn kittens outside Eastpointe motel
Authorities say an individual abandoned five newborn kittens outside a motel on Wednesday in Eastpointe, Michigan. Eastpointe police's animal control division shared a surveillance video on social media showing a woman walking to a room on the second floor at the Eastland Motel on Gratiot Avenue. The video showed the woman putting down a blue box in front of the room door before walking away. In an update on Thursday, police said a rescue partner took in the kittens, but they are now searching for their mother and the individual who abandoned them. "If you have any information about the person responsible, please reach out. It's crucial to hold accountable those who neglect their responsibilities for these innocent lives," police said. "Let's come together as a community to spread the word and help find the person responsible to teach them this is not how animals are to be treated."
