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Omaha woman charged after authorities find 45 dead animals
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha woman has been charged with felony animal neglect after authorities found 45 dead animals inside her home. A judge set 47-year-old Jaime Kimbrough's bail at $20,000 on Friday. The Omaha World-Herald could not reach her by phone for comment...
Bull that escaped Long Island farm captured after 2 months
MORICHES, N.Y. (AP) — A bull that escaped from a farm on Long Island and eluded searchers for two months has been captured, authorities said Thursday. The 1,500-pound (680-kilogram) bull, nicknamed Barney or Barnie, was corralled late Wednesday by staff from Skylands...
'Worst nightmare': 20-plus cats die in Florida shelter fire
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — More than 20 cats were killed when a fire broke out at an Orlando animal shelter, officials said. Orange County Fire Rescue found flames “through the roof" when they arrived at the center shortly after 10:21 p.m. Wednesday, the agency said on...
German town seeks owner of baby ostrich found in local park
BERLIN (AP) — Is anyone missing an ostrich? An animal shelter says it is looking for the owner of an ostrich chick that was found in the German town of Krefeld late Friday. German news agency dpa reported Saturday that passers-by called the fire...
Animal shelter welcoming more than 50 dogs from Louisiana
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (AP) — More than 50 dogs and puppies are scheduled to arrive on Long Island after being transported from shelters in Louisiana. The North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington said Sunday its emergency rescue team will be arriving with...
Elderly suburban Detroit woman fatally mauled by dog
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A 91-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been fatally mauled by a dog that belonged to a family member, first responders said. The incident occurred Thursday evening at a home, Bloomfield Township Police Capt. James Gallagher said . ...
Authorities raid Kentucky pet shop called "house of horrors"
BURNSIDE, Ky. (AP) — Police and members of an animal rescue group have removed 150 neglected animals from a pet shop in southern Kentucky. Local authorities in Pulaski County, including the Burnside Police Department, served a search warrant on the pet shop, Tim's...
Cougar that was kept as illegal pet removed from NYC home
NEW YORK (AP) — An 80-pound cougar was removed from a New York City apartment where she was being kept illegally as a pet, animal welfare officials said Monday. The owner of the 11-month-old female cougar surrendered the animal on Thursday, Kelly Donithan, director of...
Kentucky teen spends birthdays caring for homeless animals
PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — A Lyon County teenager celebrates her birthday a little differently than most, and she’s been doing it for half her life. Gracelyn Knoth Taylor recently turned 14, and when she was 7, she told her family and friends she didn’t want gifts from them on her birthday. ...
56 cats removed from Delaware home, neglect charges filed
MIDDLETOWN, Del. (AP) — Two Delaware women have been arrested on animal cruelty charges after authorities found 56 cats living in an unkempt home, officials announced Friday. Animal-control officers visited a home in Middletown Tuesday after receiving a complaint. They...
