Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

No matter how much we love our furry companions, sometimes it’s just not meant to be. Milo and his owner spent many wonderful moments together, but destiny had other plans. Due to a sudden change of events, the owner needed to give up his dog to a shelter, making the most difficult decision of his life.

Heartbroken Owner Had To Surrender His Dog But The Shelter Workers Sent Him A Kind Message

Fayetteville, NC

When the staff at Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, a shelter based in North Carolina, came to work on Sunday, after storms earlier that month, they were met with something very unusual. In front of their door was a litter of adorable puppies waiting for them to take them into the...

Homeless Man Leaves Note Next To Puppies And Leaves Shelter Workers Heartbroken

A-Z-Animals

Dogs are known for becoming very attached to their owners. Some breeds are very outgoing, friendly, and loving to family, strangers, and other dogs. These happy, sweet pups occur in every breed. Others, however, are those you don’t want to mess with, especially if they haven’t had proper socialization and training. Here are the top […]

Top 10 Meanest Dogs

Four-year-old Rusty is begging for a kind and loving human to call his own. Sadly, the Campbell MO Animal Control is a small rural shelter and does not attract many adopters. For months, rescuers have been sharing Rusty’s plight on social media, but not one person or rescue organization has answered the call for help.

Friendliest pup with kids and other dogs begging volunteer to take him home

Discover a whopping 45 unique and incredible pit bull mixed breeds, learn their temperament, and see what the mix looks like in real life.

45 Incredible Pit Bull Mix Breeds

New Haven, CT

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Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Anderson, IN

Three months ago, a one-year-old dog named Robert arrived at the The Animal Protection League Inc., Indiana in Anderson, Indiana. Of course, all the shelters are overcrowded, and there are rarely enough volunteers to give the dogs that extra love and attention they should receive, but explain that to Robert.

Sad shelter pup spends 23 hours a day in his kennel and dreams about loving home

If you’re looking for a loyal pet with great physical strength, look no further than the Pitbull canine! These dogs are known for their lovable nature and striking appearance, which draws a lot of attention from admirers. But here’s something about these dogs that may take you by surprise…. It’s the hefty price tags that […]

The 8 Most Expensive Types of Pit Bulls (Up to $20,000!)

Booneville, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

It all started with an emergency at a shelter in Rankin County, Mississippi. One of their cats tested positive for panleukopenia, a dangerous virus that spreads quickly and can be deadly in a crowded shelter. To make matters worse, the summer heat was unbearable, and the air-conditioning at the shelter...

36 Cats Endangered By Fatal Virus Outbreak Rescued In An Incredible Cross-Country Road Trip

Colorado State

Scripps News

Owners were left heartbroken after a litter of puppies exposed to a rabies-positive puppy were told to surrender their dogs to be put down.

11 puppies to be euthanized after rabies exposure during adoption event; owners heartbroken

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Pompano Beach, FL

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Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Denver, CO

David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Becoming a mother is one of the most special things ever!. Every soon-to-be mama, no matter if hooman or animal, eagerly awaits the arrival of her babies so that she can shower them with never-ending love and affection. This is especially true for Wynter, a sweet white American Bulldog with...

The Way This Mama Showed Love To Her Newborn Puppies Will Melt Your Heart

A dog owner has said she is "depressed" as she struggles to pay vet bills after "maxing out" her pet-insurance policy. Melanie Gassmann's 18-month-old chihuahua-cross has been having treatment since he was three months old, after being born with deformed legs, costing more than £14,000. It comes as a...

The struggle to pay 'ridiculously expensive' vet bills

Life is not particularly kind to stray dogs. Many times, they are either abused or outright ignored when they ask for help. That is why many of them live recluse lives as far away from other humans as possible. This paints a very bleak picture about us, but it’s not always so bad.

Rescuer Saved This Stray Pup Only To Later Realize That She Has Puppies Who Need Help

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Animal advocates call for change in Greenville County

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - In the wake of growing euthanasia rates in Greenville County, advocates are asking council members to enact changes to help combat...

Animal advocates call for change in Greenville County

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