October is Adopta-Dog month (The Acorn) The American Humane Association and Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, in observance of October as Adopt-a-dog Month, invite the public to visit Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills and meet dogs and puppies in need of a home.
Sergeant appeals suspension over suspect's dog (Miami Herald) A North Miami police sergeant is facing suspension after she briefly took in and cared for a murder suspect's dog to keep the pet from being euthanized at the county shelter -- nearly three years ago.
Abandoned Dog Needs Your Help (News 4 Reno) A dog abandoned for more than a week has been rescued. Oshota is being taken care of at the Baring Boulevard Veterinary Hospital in Sparks. She was found chained to an abandoned house in Silver Springs Tuesday, but was discovered just in time. However, doctors can't predict her prognosis.
Suspected Dog Fighting Operation Busted In Queens (NY1 News) Acting on a tip, officials busted a suspected dog fighting operation in Queens Thursday. New York Animal Care and Control removed one dead dog and three injured dogs from an abandoned house at 177th Place and 120th Avenue in Saint Albans.