tag:Animal Welfare

Mayor

Massillon mayor looks to hire animal control officer by end of spring

Massillon Mayor Jamie Slutz is working to bring back a dedicated animal control officer to the city. Slutz said he wants someone on the job by the end of spring. The city has not had a full-time animal control officer since 2012. MASSILLON – Mayor Jamie Slutz is preparing to hire a dedicated animal control […]

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City Council

El Paso City Council ends 60-year partnership with Zoological Society | #citycouncil

The city of El Paso is severing ties with the El Paso Zoological Society, the nonprofit that has overseen fundraising, membership, camp programs and volunteers for the El Paso Zoo for the last 60 years. The El Paso City Council voted on Feb. 26 not to renew its 2012 license agreement with the Zoo Society […]

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Mayor

Toms River Animal Shelter rally fights mayor’s push for county takeover

TOMS RIVER – A rally in support of Toms River’s Animal Shelter is planned for 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the shelter at 235 Oak Ave. Supporters of the shelter are concerned about Mayor Daniel Rodrick’s proposal to have Ocean County take over care of Toms River’s homeless animals. Rodrick has insisted […]

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City Council

San Angelo approves sheep statue after PETA cites amendment violations | #citycouncil

When the public arts commission of San Angelo rejected the application to exhibit a politically charged sheep statue in late October, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) argued it violated the First Amendment. In response, the San Angelo City Council and City Manager Daniel Valenzuela appealed the art commission’s decision. The statue, […]

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Arkansas

Puppies rescued in duct taped box in Arkansas cemetery; reward offered

A box filled with seven puppies was found in a Arkansas cemetery and taken to a local rescue. Severely malnourished dogs were found with roundworms inside the cardboard box shut tight with duct tape, according to local non-profit Marked Tree Animal Rescue. Each puppy weights about 2 to 3 pounds each and tested negative for […]

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