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Progressive Animal Wellness
Call to schedule a meet and greet with Dr. Shagensky today at 860-325-2124.
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New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling More Than 1,000 Box Turtles From Oklahoma
Federal prosecutors say a New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to smuggling more than 1,000 box turtles that were illegally collected in Oklahoma.
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Black Bear Safely Removed After Adventurous Morning in Arlington
An elusive black bear was finally cornered and safely removed after leading police and wildlife officials on a chase through a quiet Massachusetts neighborhood on Friday morning. Officials received a call Friday morning for a bear sighting in Arlington, and local police joined the Massachusetts Environmental Police in scouring the town for it.
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‘Ninja Rat' Kicks and Somersaults Its Way Out of Danger
Researchers at University of California, Riverside have been studying the Kangaroo Rat, which they have lovingly dubbed the “Ninja Rat” for the past seven years. The little rodent has such quick reflexes and acrobatic abilities that it can often evade rattlesnake strikes, which can happen in a blink of an eye.
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Yikes! Skunk Gets Head Stuck in Bud Light Can
A skunk brewed up some trouble when it got its head stuck in a beer can, according to animal control officers in Billerica, Massachusetts. The skunk was picked up Thursday by animal control officers on Lucille Drive and taken to Tufts Wildlife Center where it had to be sedated in order to have the can removed from its head. A...
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Cat, Dog Best Friends Find ‘Fur Ever' Home, Get Adopted Together
A cat named Kitty and her chihuahua best friend Leila have found their “fur ever” home after being adopted by a couple at the MSPCA-Angell’s animal shelter in Boston over the weekend. The MSPCA tweeted a picture of the new family and thanked everyone for their retweets in helping find a home for the inseparable cat and dog duo. The...
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Friends Fur-Ever: Cat, Dog Duo Hoping to Be Adopted Together
An unlikely duo at MSPCA-Angell’s animal shelter in Boston is hoping to be adopted together after they were surrendered in the same crate. A cat named “Kitty” and her chihuahua best friend “Leila” were surrendered to the Jamaica Plain animal shelter on March 14 after their owners lost their home and could not find a new place to accommodate the...
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Dog Parade Kicks Off New Year's Eve Celebration
Before the party animals come out for tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebration, some real animals hit the streets of Key West, Florida. 300 dogs took part in the annual “Key West Dachshund Walk” Monday.
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Man Finds Missing Cat Under His Truck
A woman lost her cat after a repairman left her house, but the man later found the cat under his truck.
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Snake Found in Box at Goodwill in Texas
An albino python was found in a Goodwill sorting center donation bin in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Cows Let Loose on California Highway
A two-way tow truck collision on California State Highway 99 on Friday caused a cattle trailer to overturn, letting loose around two dozen cows.
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Two Penguins Rescued From the Side of the Road
Two penguins were found on the side of the road in Peru by a woman driving by. She rescued them and called the police to come get them.
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Rhino Caught on Tape Ramming SUV
A rhino in a drive-thru safari park in Mexico was caught on camera chasing an SUV.
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'You Suit Up like Superman and Go Save Animals': SMART Goes Above and Beyond to Rescue Animals
SMART, which stands for Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team, was founded in 2008 with the goal of providing animal-only services that weren’t offered by the LA Animal Services or other agencies.
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2-Year-Old Plays Catch With Dog Over Fence
This cute Twitter video that has gone viral shows a little 2-year-old playing catch with a neighbor’s dog over their fence. The dog and child play together every time they’re both outside at the same time.
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Why Did the Alligator Cross the Runway?
An alligator crossing a runway at Orlando International Airport caused delays on Monday.
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‘Psychic' Cat Set to Predict World Cup Winners and Losers
Move aside, Paul the Octopus, there’s a new psychic animal on the scene. Achilles the cat, who lives at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, is set to pick World Cup winners and losers. To predict the winner, Achilles will choose between two bowls of food, each bearing the flag of one of the competing countries. The cat...
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‘Dog-In' at LaGuardia Airport Protests Overhead Bin Death
Animal activists held a “dog-in” at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday to protest the death of a puppy who was stowed in an overhead bin on a United Airlines flight.
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Is This the Worst Bed Bug Infestation Ever?
A New Jersey house may be home to one of the worst bed bug infestations ever seen. Pest control found thousands of the tiny bloodsuckers all over the house and it took three months to get rid of them all.
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What Is This Jellyfish-Like Creature Washing Up on Texas Beaches?
Jellyfish-like creatures have been washing up on the Texas coast.