Court takes animals from owner (Paris Beacon)
A woman accused of starving her pets attempted to thwart a legal effort compelling forfeiture of the animals. Denise Shaffer of Paris represented herself at the forfeiture hearing Thursday morning (Aug. 14, 2008), in Edgar County Circuit Court.
Paws for Life microchips pets, aids Edmond Animal Shelter (The Edmond Sun)
Paws for Life Inc. now offers pet owners a way to help Edmond’s homeless shelter animals while protecting their own cats and dogs. Through Paws for Life, the Edmond Animal Shelter will microchip pets from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, at the shelter.
Dangerous Table Scraps For Animals (WNEG Toccoa)
As people cut back spending many people are feeding their pets table scraps. But, what people may not know is some of those favorite foods can be deadly to animals. more
Lipman: Advocates keep pets out of shelters (The Record)
The idea behind Companion Animal Advocates is simple. Instead of a shelter for abandoned pets, why not create an organization designed to prevent people from abandoning them in the first place?
Financial assistance for spaying/neutering pets still available (Paris Beacon)
A program started in May to help low-income families spay or neuter pets has had little use. “We haven’t had a great response,” said Ben Jenness, Edgar County Board member.
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