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PHOENIX, AZ – Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) is excited to announce its Mission Microchip event to offer free end-of-year microchipping services to help keep pets safe and in their homes .MCACC will offer appointments every day of the week. For now, the free service is only available at the West shelter, but appointments will be offered at the new East shelter in the summer. Advance registration is required, and the MCACC hopes that all Maricopa County dog owners will take advantage of this free service.Studies show that more than five million animals enter shelters nationwide each year.…
Mesa, AZ (May 1, 2024) – Dozens of local leaders, animal welfare advocates, and other VIPs kicked off a day-long celebration of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control’s (MCACC) new facility in Mesa .The 84,000 square-foot East Valley Animal Care Center is open to the public. At a ribbon-cutting event today, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jack Sellers talked about how the new shelter will help staff and volunteers better serve the thousands of homeless animals coming into the care of Maricopa County each year.”It’s a great day for our community, particularly people who are passionate about animal welfare,”…
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – Part of the fun of catching fish is eating what you catch. However, before putting any fish in a fryer or on a grill, fishermen need to know how to properly clean their catch.People who want to learn more about how to clean fish should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Pond to Plate: Fish Cleaning 101.” This free online event is from 6:30-7:30 pm on May 9. It is put on by the staff of MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin.In this program, MDC Education Administrative Specialist Tim Smith…
Apr 29, 2024 | 4:00 P.MLocal News, Zylia Kleinfeldt The Manitowoc Unit of Fish & Game will have a May Meeting on Wednesday, May 8th, in Lincoln Park at cabin #1.The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and is open to both members and the general public.Often, the agenda includes a guest speaker, a short business meeting, and complimentary food and refreshments.The guest speaker for this meeting will be Jason Breeggemann, a DNR Fisheries Biologist, who will provide insights into panfish regulations, along with survey results from Silver Lake and Pigeon Lake.Additionally, there will be a brief update on the…
We are all – unfortunately – familiar with stories from pet owners who report the grief of a pet becoming ill or dying related to a pet food. Thousands of dollars in vet bills – desperately trying to save their lives. It is heartbreaking to read or hear these stories – each one breaks our hearts. But most pet owners aren’t familiar with the stories from rescues that have faced the many illnesses and deaths of precious animals in their care associated with a pet food. Many rescues can’t/won’t reveal these nightmares publicly – for fear of criticism (‘why do…
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton has launched a new program to help people with more than just their pets.Through their new One Health program, a manager who is a licensed social worker and can assist clients who may be experiencing dire needs outside of the veterinary care needed for their pets.Many pet owners who come to the Dayton Humane Veterinary Hospital are concerned about problems in their daily lives, according to the Humane Society. That could be issues like food insecurity, homelessness or loneliness.That’s when the program manager can step in, connecting them to community resources like a food…
Costa Rica is a mountainous country. A lot has changed from where I came from. Even though I have lived in Costa Rica for several years, the uplifting scenery is still incredible.In Western New York, the nearest largest range slopes gently up to 2,000 feet. As I write this, I’m at least 1,000 feet higher and still, that’s still low for Costa Rica! Let me tell you, around here, there is some serious topography going on.The center of the country is a mixture of volcanic and tectonic terrains that push the sky. Rivers and streams descend canyons and pour into…
There will be restrictions on dogs for portions of the Westward Ho! beach and the promenade from May 1.Torridge District Council said the restrictions will run until 30 September.It said dogs would be allowed at the northern end of the beach between Sandymere Bridge and the Taw/Torridge estuary and at the head of the promenade.The council said fixed penalties of £100 would be issued if landlords did not comply.Mike Day, Northam Burrows Lead Ranger, said the restrictions helped provide dog free and dog friendly areas on the beach.He said: “Not only is this an important part of the Blue Flag…
Pet Supplies Plusthe largest and most trusted pet retail franchise in the United States, and Do not wash, the emerging self-wash, grooming and natural pet food franchise, celebrated a recycling milestone in light of Earth Day. Since announcing a sustainability commitment in October 2023, the brands have collected and recycled three and a half tons of pet product packaging waste through collaboration with TerraCyclethe international leader in recycling hard-to-recycle materials. The launch of the partnership Another milestone is marked as Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash are the first pet retailers to join forces with TerraCycle, with recycling stations…
Federal wildlife managers on Thursday agreed to decide whether or not to list a rare fish in Nevada as an endangered or threatened species within the next year after failing to meet a federally required deadline. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to a court-ordered deadline that requires the agency to make a decision on the listing of the Fish Lake Valley tui chub under the Endangered Species Act by May 17, 2025. The Fish Lake Valley tui chub, a small 5-inch fish, was once found in several isolated spring habitats in Esmeralda County but is now limited…