Claws out for greedy pet breeders

Puppy farms are to be outlawed if the Brumby government wins the next election.

Goats get initial go-ahead to remain in city

Most families have a pet — a Fluffy or a Rex.

100,000th pet adopted from Salem animal shelter

SALEM — The Anderson family of Salem just wanted a dog to replace their beloved Ralph, a German shepherd who passed away more than a year ago. They had planned for some time to go to the Northeast Animal Shelter on Highland Avenue but put off the trip until after their recent vacation.

Local humane societies have different missions than national group

MASON CITY — It’s a horrific scene on Youtube: emaciated,abandoned and neglected dogs; dogs with stiches holding theirsnouts in place; a cat missing an ear.

Puppy Hill Farm opens new adoption center Saturday

Puppy Hill Farm, which has been rescuing pets from animal shelters for 11 years, will open a new adoption center Saturday near Keystone Heights. The adoption center is housed in a recently renovated building at 8714 Florida 21, halfway between Melrose and Keystone Heights. The farm that shelters rescued animals - they remain there until they are adopted or die - is a few miles away, according to ...