RiverScene Magazine | Pet Care Takes Center Stage At Havasu Aquatic Center
Becky McSedon When pets have an emergency health condition, humans are the only ones they can rely on. Lake Havasu City is home to many loyal furry family members, so learning how to care for them in an emergency is an important part of having a pet. Because there are so many cats and dogs […]
Rachel Mitchell, seeking reelection, makes cruelty to dogs her pet issue
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office touted its latest victory in the ongoing fight against animal cruelty: the arrest of Lester Paul Richmond in Troy, Alabama. Police arrested Richmond, 36, on Feb. 16 on a Maricopa County arrest warrant for a single-county felony animal cruelty charge. He was charged with killing a husky puppy by taping […]
Man Dies After Bite From Illegal Exotic Pet Named Winston
Christopher Ward, 34, of Colorado, died Friday after being bitten by his pet dog, Winston, CNN reported. One of Ward's two Gila monsters (large venomous lizards that are illegal to keep as pets in Colorado) bit him on the hand on February 12, leaving him in critical condition. The media reported that. I got it.. […]
Oregon Man Catches The Bubonic Plague, Likely Infected By Pet Cat, Officials Say
An Oregon man infected with bubonic plague likely contracted the disease from his pet cat, authorities announced Wednesday. The Deschutes County Health Department confirmed the diagnosis, citing a pet cat as the cause of the unidentified resident's illness. statement This was announced by prefectural officials. Deschutes County Health Officer Dr. Richard Fawcett said, “All close […]
Maricopa County program sees first pet adopted in 2024
A task force called MASH provides care, feeding and protection for “evidence” animals like Dale MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — One very happy cat has found her own “owner” home after joining Maricopa County's Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Program. Introducing Dale, the first pet adopted through. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Animal Safe Shelter Program In 2024. […]
Flagstaff shelter hopes to offer free ID tag printing to raise pet, owner reunion rates
Less than 20% of dogs lost in the US are returned to their owners. Cat reunion rates are much lower, less than 10%. This is according to data provided by High Country Humane (HCH). This Flagstaff-based shelter takes in about 3,000 animals each year, many of whom may be missing their owners. HCH Executive Director […]
People turned away from pet vaccination clinic put on list for the next one | News
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Animal foundation planning new call center to reduce pet surrenders
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (FOX5) – It’s been two weeks since a Clark County Commissioner questioned the Animal Foundation’s call center under construction. “We have to figure out a way to bridge all this so we can move forward as quickly as possible,” said Jim Gibson, president of the Animal Foundation. The sanctuary has come under […]
What to do with a lost or found pet in Maricopa County
Phoenix — July 4th is one of the busiest times of the year for finding lost pets. What if I lose or find my pet? Maricopa County provides the following hints: lost pet report lost pet Go to Maricopa County stray animal map tool. The map allows residents to proactively post where dogs and cats […]
Maricopa County, Arizona’s new CIO started as a pet recovery tech
It’s been just over a month since Richard McHattie became Chief Information Officer for Maricopa County, Arizona, and he’s embarked on a unique path to becoming the top technology official in the nation’s fourth-largest county. I have walked McHattie served five years as the Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court and Chief Innovation Officer […]
