Local Veterinarian Trey Kraft has been awarded one of four Exceptional Alumni awards from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. From left are: Dr. David VonTungein, Dr. Jeffery ...

It’s been decades since I’ve owned a horse. Back in the day, my standards for acquiring an equine were questionable, ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. As families prepare for Halloween with candy, costumes, and festive decorations, Santa Barbara Humane is encouraging pet ...

DAYTONA BEACH — As the dust settles around several Volusia County cities reducing their reliance on Halifax Humane Society, Daytona Beach is lining up new agreements to deal with stray animals, ...

Running an animal shelter isn’t cheap, but someone has to do it. Julie Dreyfuss, executive director of the La Plata County Humane Society, explained the breadth of services the Humane Society provides ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A dog that captured hearts across Lexington after being rescued in a starving condition has returned to the Lexington Humane Society in nearly identical circumstances, just ...

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — A dog is at the Humane Society after Pierce County Animal Control received a disturbing report of animal abuse last Friday. Warning: The video is disturbing. The report included ...

Editor's note: Some animal shelters may still have restrictions due to illness. Please contact all area shelters before visiting. Bethany Animal Control Shelter: Closed for adoptions due to vet clinic ...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hub City Humane Society is asking for help as donations continue to run low. The shelter cares for hundreds of animals each year. Shelter Director Tamara Huff said the ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Legislation expanding duties Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and veterinary assistants can perform was signed into law this week. According to a 2023 University of ...

Even after the devastating floods in Waverly in 2021, Humphreys County Humane Society continues to rescue abandoned, abused, neglected and lost pets in need. Senate votes down war powers resolution ...

Two orphaned coyote pups rescued from Riverside and Los Angles counties earlier this year are now living at the Virginia Living Museum after San Diego Humane Society staff determined they could not ...