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Search to continue after possible sighting of wanted person in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said that they, along with multiple other agencies are currently searching for a white man who attempted to break into a home in the Brush Mountain area.

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Search to continue after possible sighting of wanted person in Montgomery County

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DOGS


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Baffled by Baffle’s handsome looks? You aren’t the only one

Baffle lived his entire life on a chain outside until coming to the Franklin County Humane Society over 206 days ago

3 days ago

Older dogs can learn new tricks, and Merlot is proof

If you need a new walking buddy that doubles as a picture-perfect, bone-carrying hunk of love, Merlot is your guy.

Homes needed for 4,000 beagles rescued from breeder in US

Charities are on a mission in what is thought to be one of the US's biggest ever dog rescue efforts.

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Clear the shelters: Montgomery County Animal Services looking for families to adopt fur friends

Meet Rosie! Montgomery County Animal Services said she loves to relax on the couch and is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxed dog around the house.

Breki is breaking the mold for all stray dogs, might go breaking your heart, too

Meet Breki: the dog that, according to shelter staff, is breaking the mold for shelter dogs. He’s smart, knows his tricks, and is working on learning more tricks and other skills daily.

How could you resist Mack’s big brown eyes and goofball personality?

After he was forfeited by his previous family through no fault of his own, Mack is ready to kick the shelter life for a comfy space in his forever home.

T-shirt fundraiser helping treat dogs with heartworms

A Roanoke nonprofit is selling t-shirts to raise money for the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection (RCACP).

Roanoke man charged with second-degree murder after shooting leaves man, two dogs dead

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Dog tries to be buddies with porcupine, ends up with hundreds of quills

Nugget, a San Antonio Staffordshire terrier mix, ended up with his face covered in quills after trying to play with a porcupine, KSAT reported.

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Lynchburg Humane Society’s longest-staying resident adopted

The Lynchburg Humane Society’s longest-staying resident has finally found a fur-ever home.

Lynchburg Humane Society searching to rehome 4,000 rescued beagles

Four thousands BeagleThe beagles are being removed from Envigo, a research facility in Cumberland, where they were deprived of care and food and used for experimentation. The company is now shutting down after dozens of animal welfare violations.s bred for scientific experiments need a home and one local animal shelter wants to help.

Dog falls 30 feet off cliff, but rescued at Michigan’s Pictured Rocks

A dog visiting Miners Castle at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with his family had to be rescued after he jumped off a cliff and plummeted 25-30 feet to a ledge below.

Taking your dog to work this Friday? Here are 3 things to know

Expert says more and more people are looking to work at pet-friendly companies in the wake of the pandemic.

You can adopt a dog for just $5 from Galax Carroll Grayson Animal Shelter today only

If you’re looking to add a new furry member to your family, today’s the day!

Pets can have a ‘ruff’ time during the summer: How owners can adapt

With summer getting into full swing, that means activities such as barbecues, celebrations with fireworks, and of course, vacations.

Boom time for dog walkers, sitters and trainers

Millions of people who bought dogs during the pandemic are now returning to work.

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Gov. Youngkin signs ‘Beagle Bills’ prohibiting dog, cat sales for experimental use

The bills prohibit the sale of dogs or cats for experimental purposes and penalize animal cruelty.

Egdon dog attack: Boy, two, dies in hospital

The child had been at Birmingham Children's Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on Monday.

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When our pets die, why do we say they ‘cross the rainbow bridge?’

It’s natural to want to post about the passing of your sweet pet to your family and friends on Facebook or Instagram, but have you ever noticed that lately, we all say some form of, “they’ve crossed (or gone over) the rainbow bridge?”

An adorable dog ‘predicted’ the LA Rams will win the Super Bowl

Do we have a new celebrity psychic on our hands? The only way we’ll know is after Sunday night.

Dogs know when you’re speaking a different language, study says

If you ever feel crazy having full conversations with your dog, don’t worry. There’s a good chance your pup knows what you’re saying!

Thanks for postman who responded to screams of woman

Louise Whitham said she was crying her eyes out when her postman heard her distress.

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Alaskan teen can teach old (and young) dogs new tricks

Mesa Smith, who performs with Canine Stunt Dog Shows, has shared her family’s passion for dog training since she was 7.

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world's cutest rescue dog

The three dogs with the most votes will go on to be judged by celebrity judge Megan Hilty and judges from PEOPLE and the PEDIGREE brand.

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Miss Manners: Inconsiderate houseguests unlikely to be invited back

Visitor snooped, ate too much and used all the towels

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Round Town: Hanging out with Schult’s Dogs for National Hot Dog Day

Rachel is joined by Keith Schult, the owner of Schult’s Dogs, to honor today’s national holiday.

The Best Dog Toys, According to a Musher

I’ve long sought out toys that our dogs will not just hoard—and plot to steal from each other—but actually engage with

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The most popular dog breeds in 2021 are ...

If you’re a dog lover, what’s your favorite breed?

U.S. banning dogs from countries with a high risk for rabies

Rabies infections cause tens of thousands of deaths worldwide each year, mainly in Asia and Africa, according to WHO.

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Everyone is obsessed with a dog named Wasabi who won Best In Show at the Westminster Dog Show

This little Pekingese named Wasabi won the hearts of the Westminster Dog Show Sunday night, as well as the hearts of America.

Did you adopt a pet during the pandemic? We want to see

Being home for those first couple months of the pandemic really made for a lot of free time for some, and wasn’t it the perfect time to adopt a new puppy or kitty?

WFTS: Rescued Dogs Get A Second Shot At Life

The dogs were rescued from St. Vincent after a volcano erupted on the island.

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Hints From Heloise: Bathroom time

Your dog is protecting you when he follows you in

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Angels of Assisi looks ahead to new year, new facility

ROANOKE, Va. – 2021 is shaping up to be a momentous year for Angels of Assisi. The animal shelter and clinic estimate their new facility on Elm Avenue and Franklin Road SW will be done by the start of 2022. Additionally, executive director Lisa O’Neill said 2020 was the shelter’s busiest year on record. O’Neill said the pandemic likely caused customers to spend more time on their pets. “The power of pets is probably greater than we thought it was,” O’Neill said “We had people who, when they got their $600 check from the government, they spent it on their animals so they could get well.”Angels of Assisi is still doing curbside-only service due to the pandemic.

Angels of Assisi sheltering 13 dogs rescued from South Korean meat farm

ROANOKE, Va. – A baker’s dozen of dogs rescued from a South Korean meat farm is now safe and sound in Roanoke. Angels of Assisi is sheltering 13 dogs from the international rescue. In total, 170 dogs were saved from the meat farm. Executive director Lisa O’Neill said volunteers will spend time helping the dogs get used to human interaction. “Now, some of the real work begins," O’Neill said.

Campaign pups throughout the years: These 11 photos will make you crack a smile

We found the following 11 photos from Getty Images, and we thought they were worth a share. (Getty Images)Pierre, a 5-year-old basset hound, apparently is a loyal fan of then-President Johnson -- and was happy to pose with a campaign button. (Getty Images)A dog wears a campaign sticker for Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden during a campaign stop at the Buttercup diner on March 3, 2020 in Oakland, California. This photo was taken in front of the White House as the pups wore campaign buttons for Lyndon B. Johnson for President. (Getty Images)In Honolulu, Hawaiian women are seen casting their votes during a presidential election -- and even a dog doesn't dare peek.

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Chicago veterinarians refuse CDC’s request to deport 15 French bulldog puppies abandoned in O’Hare warehouse

The dogs were discovered at O’Hare International Airport after they were shipped to the United States from Russia in August, and federal officials say their paperwork was forged to get around limits on the number of dogs any one person can import. They’ve been in the care of Chicago French Bulldog Rescue, which is fighting their being sent back abroad.

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US congressman Mike Quigley joins effort to halt deportation of French bulldogs found abandoned in O’Hare warehouse

When questioned why the sick dogs were required to be shipped back to Jordan, Hubbard said, "Dogs that are imported into the United States must be vaccinated against rabies at 12 weeks of age or older and must wait 28 days after initial vaccination before entering the country. Dogs coming from countries and political units with a high risk of rabies need a valid rabies vaccination certificate. "

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Missing dog found in Danville reunited with owner from New Jersey

DANVILLE, Va. – A missing dog is reunited with her owner after wandering hundreds of miles away from home. Cookie the shih tzu made her way from New Jersey to the Danville Area Humane Society. Volunteers discovered Cookie’s identity thanks to her microchip and soon reunited the dog with her owner. Humane Society Executive Director Paulette Dean said the dog had been missing for over a year, according to her owner. "My final words to the dog were, ‘I wish you could talk to us to tell us where you’ve been.’”

Roanoke County K9 course complete after day of construction

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – A brand new police obstacle course is ready for Roanoke County’s K9 officers. Spike’s K9 Fund finished building the course behind Roanoke County Police headquarters on Saturday. Roanoke County Sgt. Tony Ayers, who handles a K9, says the course will immensely help K9 officers prepare for situations in the line of duty. It’s a beautiful thing.”Ayers said Roanoke County will open up the course to other K9 officers and first responder dogs in the region.

Room to run: Roanoke County K9 officers receive their own obstacle course

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – The Roanoke County Police Department now has a dedicated place to teach its dogs new tricks. An obstacle course for the department’s K9 officers started taking shape behind its headquarters Friday. The course came from Spike’s K9 Fund, a Virginia Beach-based organization which provides for K9 officers across the country. Founder James Hatch donated the course to Roanoke County at no cost to taxpayers. “That’s whether it’s an agility course like this, bulletproof vests -- we’ve provided bulletproof vests for all of the dogs here in Roanoke County -- or medical attention if they need it.”Hatch and other volunteers will complete construction of the course on Saturday.

New Virginia law makes it illegal to tether dogs in extreme heat

ROANOKE, Va – A new Virginia law requires all dogs must be given adequate shelter during extremely hot weather. The Roanoke Valley SPCA said with temperatures nearing 100 degrees almost daily, pet owners need to be more vigilant than ever. “If you are walking an animal outside, there are some things to look out for, like excessive panting or drooling, those are all signs that maybe the animal is starting to get overheated. In addition, especially walking dogs, you have to watch about walking them on paved surfaces,” explained Roanoke Valley SPCA Communications Manager Julie Rickmond. The RVSPCA encourages anyone who may see an animal outside in extreme heat to call their local animal control office.

Pet Of The Week: Alfie

Pet Of The Week: AlfiePublished: March 13, 2020, 1:28 pmAlfie is a sweet three month old puppy that is ready for adoption at the Roanoke Valley SPCA.

Pet of the Week - Ariel

Pet of the Week - ArielIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1554.

Alleghany Humane Society needs help after taking in nearly 20 ‘extremely underweight’ dogs

ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. – A local animal shelter is at capacity and in need of donations after taking in 18 malnourished dogs. Hall said some were taken to a veterinarian before arriving at the Alleghany Humane Society. The Humane Society stopped all dog intake temporarily as they search for homes for the 20 dogs they currently have available. The Humane Society’s operations manager, Missy Lawrence, said they’ve never had this many dogs and are at 95% capacity for dogs. She described the dogs as “extremely underweight.”You can help the dogs by adopting or donating money or dog food, specifically Purine Puppy Chow Tender and Crunchy and Purina Puppy Chow Complete.

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“We were looking for someone who needed us”: Pets find new homes at mass adoption event

Angels of Assisi’s Home for the Holidays adoption event featured more than 100 dogs and cats from various animal shelters throughout the region. We were looking for the right dog, someone who needed us as much as we needed them.”Young Allieson Davis convinced her mom to adopt Egg Nog the cat from the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection’s booth. “When I first looked at him, I was like, ‘Maybe I’ll get him because he’s so nice and cuddly,’” Davis said. However, when Richardson learned Bones’ previous owner had died, she decided to give him a new home and a new name: Christmas. “He came up to us, laid down, and laid his body up against our chest," Richardson said.

Angels of Assisi sees improvement in 27 dogs rescued as part of Alleghany County hoarding case

ROANOKE, Va. – Staff at Angels of Assisi are excited about the progress more than two dozen dogs have made after being rescued from "horrific conditions” in Alleghany County. While 27 dogs were rescued, Angels is now home to 29 dogs, as one of the rescues, Maria Francis, gave birth to two little girls, Beatrice and Gertrude. (Angels of Assisi)While some of the dogs still remain nervous, a few are eagerly excited when a staff member or volunteer goes to greet them, according to Angels. In connection with this case, authorities charged 57-year-old Robert Via with 63 counts related to this case: 21 counts of animal cruelty as well as 21 counts each of having dogs without licenses and rabies vaccinations. Full Screen 1 / 14 Nearly two dozen dogs have been rescued after being found living in horrific conditions in Alleghany County.

Angels of Assisi takes in nearly two dozen dogs from Covington hoarding case

ROANOKE, Va. – Nearly two dozen dogs have been rescued after being found living in horrific conditions in Alleghany County. They found 27 dogs living alone inside the house and in a shed, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office. The owners had been giving the dogs food and water but weren’t removing feces from inside the building. Full Screen 1 / 14 Nearly two dozen dogs have been rescued after being found living in horrific conditions in Alleghany County. The dogs arrived at Angels of Assisi in Roanoke late Monday afternoon.

Get ready to celebrate: National Dog Mom’s Day is coming

Mother's Day celebrations have became a little more fun with the creation of National Dog Mom's Day.

Here's how dogs are helping kids with summer reading

A Texas elementary school uses dogs to help students with their summer reading assignments.

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Bomb-sniffing dogs are helping to speed up security lines

The U.S. bomb sniffing dogs spiked after the 9/11 attacks - there are currently about 1,000 working in the U.S. The K-9s are specially selected, trained for nearly a year, and then serve for about 8 years. The demand around the world has increased, U.S. law enforcement has seen the market for available dogs tighten. Kris Van Cleave has more.

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How one family gets dogs back on their feet

A retired mechanical engineer turns a hobby into a business dedicated to helping animals regain their mobility. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports from Shelburne, Falls, Massachusetts.

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Dogs hone their hunting instincts at Splashdown Farm

CBS' Weijia Jiang reports on a new trend where dog owners to take their pets to sniff out rats in in barns .

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Dogs "On The Road"

It's not easy to surprise Steve Hartman, but a Fort Worth, Texas, man and his dogs did just that while he was "On The Road"

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Dogs can be good for your health

Experts say having a dog as a pet can benefit humans both physically and emotionally. As Dr. Mallika Marshall reports, dogs can provide companionship, boost activity levels and make kids more active while improving the lives of older adults.

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Pet owners relieved to be reunited with their stolen dogs

Pet owners relieved to be reunited with their stolen dogs Dogs inside a stolen van were returned to its owners. CBSN's Nancy Cordes and Elaine Quijano show us the emotional reunion.

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Dogs recognize smiling faces

Dogs recognize smiling faces Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna have completed the first study showing that dogs can interpret the facial expressions of another species -- humans.

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Dogs help handle elephants at Pittsburgh Zoo

Dogs help handle elephants at Pittsburgh Zoo Elephant staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium in Pennsylvania are using a new handling tool no one else in the United States has tried -- dogs. KDKA's Rick Dayton reports.

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