Attorney General William Tong this week moved for state custody of 28 neglected German Shepherd dogs seized from a Higganum home in May. Continue Reading →
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Happy Twist in Greenwich Mastiff Cruelty Story
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According to his LinkedIn profile, a Greenwich man charged with Animal Cruelty is a puppy consultant at a pet shop in White Plains. He was charged with Breach of Peace and Harassment by Greenwich Police in February. The dog he allegedly abused has since been adopted out of Animal Control by a local police officer. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, animal welfare, dog rescue, Greenwich Animal Control, Greenwich Police Dept, Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association
Aspiring Veterinarian Returns from Puerto Rico With Tales of Street Dogs and Cats
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GHS rising junior Jamie Yee was able to travel in Puerto Rico with a group of students with an interest in veterinary medicine. They shadowed veterinarians and animal trainers, and observed the problem of the homeless dog overpopulation first hand. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Schools, animal welfare, Broadreach, Cuba, Jamie Yee, Puerto Rico, spay & neuter
Elfie Update: At Adopt a Dog, Severely Neglected Dog is Almost Unrecognizable
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GFP first featured Elfie in mid may in a feature by Lauren Madigan-Sinclair. Six weeks later, Elfie’s transformation was incredible. Her six tumors were removed and all proved benign. Her fur is filling in and she is feeling more comfortable, which was reflected in kisses and romps around the play yard. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Adopt-A-Dog, animal rescue, animal welfare, Elfie
Meet Elfie: A Severely Neglected Dog Who Responds to Love at Adopt a Dog
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Adopt a Dog pulled a dog from New York City Animal Control who had been tied to a pole most of her life. Her ears were cut and she had many puppies. She has a bad case of mange that is responding to treatment. She is also responding well to love and care. Meet Elfie. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Adopt-A-Dog, animal welfare, Elfie, Kristen Rice, pitt bull
Adopt Rudy, a Fantastic Lab-Shepard Mix Pulled by Local Rescue Group from CT Muni Shelter
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Sweet and loving, Rudy is about 56 lbs and is fully-vetted, neutered, heartworm tested, microchipped and up to date with current vaccinations. Contact Strays & Others, a local non-profit who does a great job here in Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, animal rescue, animal welfare, Claudia Weber, Strays & Others
Mary Tyler Moore, 80
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Mary Tyler Moore died in Greenwich Hospital on Wednesday. The woman who could turn the world on with her smile will be remembered as the funny, spunky single career woman who navigated the newsroom and office politics with aplomb and humor. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Obituaries, animal welfare, Bernadette Peters, Broadway Barks, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Mary Tyler Moore, The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Meet Moose: A Cane Corso Available for Adoption from Greenwich Animal Control
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Moose is a five-year-old Cane Corso. A big boy at 125 lbs, Moose was used for breeding by his former owner. Animal Control is looking for someone experienced with the breed to adopt Moose. Continue Reading →