More animals spared
The number of animals killed in Sonoma County shelters has plummeted from 15 years ago, when alarm over such deaths sparked communitywide concern and calls for reform.
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The number of animals killed in Sonoma County shelters has plummeted from 15 years ago, when alarm over such deaths sparked communitywide concern and calls for reform.
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A 67-year-old Petaluma man accused of felony abuse of a chocolate Labrador on Friday was given a 120-day jail sentence and prohibited from owning any additional domestic animals.
Ontario, Calif. (AP) –A year-old Golden Retriever locked inside a car in a California parking lot is dead and the dog’s owner could face a felony charge.
Despite foreclosures, job losses and a continued tanking economy, owners of pets appear to be finding comfort from their woes by spending money on their pets.
TOMALES, Calif.—Marin County officials have euthanized about 400 roosters they believe were being raised for cockfighting on the property of a man who killed himself just as sheriff’s deputies arrived to arrest him on suspicion of child molestation.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is moving to ban the sale of some popular rat and mouse poisons such as D-Con and Hot Shot in an effort to protect children and pets.
Do you dogatarian? Here in Wine Country, four-legged friends can get downright gourmet at restaurants that not only welcome dogs, but even have specialized menus for your pup. As the weather turns warmer, outside patios are the perfect spot for a nosh with man’s best friend. Want to share a toast? There are plenty of wineries that welcome dogs as well (including one that has a “Yappy Hour”). Here’s a handy list of dog-friendly spots around Sonoma County.
A state appeals court has ruled that a Contra Costa County man can recover medical expenses from whoever shot his cat with a pellet gun and seek punitive damages if the person did it deliberately.
