Log into any social media platform on any given day and you’re likely to see posts honoring National Margarita Day, National Siblings Day, or National Take a Nap Day. Good-natured (if silly) celebrations help us honor the little things in life. But these “social media holidays” can also bring much-needed awareness to certain causes. In … Read more
The terms self-quarantine, social distancing, and COVID-19 might not have meant much to us six weeks ago, but in a blink of an eye, they’ve become essential to our current society. Our vocabulary isn’t the only thing that has changed over the last few weeks. Shopping habits, daily routines, and socialization have all had to … Read more
Rabies Quarantine Bill Heads to Senate A new bill would require pet owners to quarantine their rabid dogs or face expensive fines and misdemeanor charges. The legislation, which has already cleared Virginia’s House of Representatives, seeks to hold negligent pet owners responsible when their animals get loose. The bill follows a violent attack on a … Read more
A 2-year-old Portsmouth boy has died at a local hospital after being attacked by the family dog. Early reports indicate that the toddler was attacked at home by the pet pit bull, suffering serious wounds. First responders transported the victim to a local hospital, but tragically, he was unable to recover. The boy succumbed to … Read more
Two dog owners have been charged with involuntary manslaughter following a vicious, deadly attack in Georgia. Police say the pair are the owners of two pit bulls and a Labrador retriever mix involved in the incident that occurred last month in Crawford County. According to news reports, the dogs lived next door to the victim, … Read more
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