L.A. May Mandate Spaying, Neutering
The city of Los Angeles is considering a measure that would require cats and dogs to be spayed or neutered, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Police Say Maryland Pet Store Fire Was Arson
Officials determined that the fire – which threatened dozens of animals – was arson after they found an ignitable liquid in the cat products aisle of the Maryland PetSmart store, NBC 4 (District of Columbia) reports.
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Man Accused of Harming Police Dog
A Missoula, Mont., car-theft suspect is accused of trying to break the neck of a police dog, released by an officer to help apprehend the man, KXMC (North Dakota) reports.
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Pets Losing Homes, Humans in Foreclosures
People often can't find apartments that allow animals. Many are abandoned or brought to shelters, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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New Shelters, Old Problem
As St. Joseph County, Ind., contemplates building two new $2 million animal shelters, and editorial questions whether it will result in fewer homeless, unwanted pets, the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune reports.
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