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Video: Dog dumped in Long Beach street chases after owner's car
A social media post of a small Bull Terrier mix desperately chasing its owner’s car struck a chord with dog lovers in Long Beach.
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Woman rescues dog after it was abandoned by driver in Long Beach
A social media post of a small dog desperately chasing its owner’s car struck a cord with dog lovers in Long Beach Wednesday. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News on April 24, 2024.
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Customers brand pet cremation company as scam
Frustrated customers say a pet cremation company took their money and failed to give them their pets’ ashes back. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on April 19, 2024.
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Pet parents receive cat back in bag after cremation company ‘ghosts' them
Two people are speaking out against a pet cremation company they said handed them their beloved cat back in a bag in a parking lot after initially ignoring them after they paid for the company’s services.
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How new California legislation might make finding an apartment easier for pet owners
California pet owners struggling to find a rental that accepts their furry, four-legged family members could have an easier time leasing new housing under proposed state legislation that would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging additional fees for common companions like cats and dogs.
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Overcrowding at LA County animal shelters is leading to euthanization of healthy pets
Healthy, adoptable dogs at Southern California animal shelters are being euthanized due to overcrowding and shelter managers say the problem will persist unless more funds are allocated to help alleviate the issues.
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A closer look at dog euthanization rates at LA County shelters
Healthy, adoptable dogs are being euthanized at animal shelters in Los Angeles Counties due to overcrowding. Kathy Vara reports for the NBC4 News on April 11, 2024.
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A rare fungal infection was found in two cats in Kansas. The vet tech also got sick.
The report comes as the CDC is keeping an eye on the spread of a similar fungal infection in South America that’s far more contagious.
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Check out these paw-some tips to keep your pets safe this season
From dehydration and foxtails to fleas and ticks, don’t let outdoor adventures become “ruff” experiences! California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits Dr. Treat, a veterinarian office in Burlingame, to learn how to keep pets safe this spring and summer.
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Wide variety of pets participate in annual Blessing of the Animals
Dogs, cats and even livestock were all blessed Saturday at the annual Blessing of the Animals on Olvera Street.
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Olvera Street hosts annual animal blessing
Various pets and animals participated in the annual tradition of getting blessed on Olvera Street.
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Refrain from giving rabbits as Easter gift, animal advocates urge
With Easter a little over a week away, shelter officials and animal rescue groups in Riverside County are urging people not to buy rabbits as holiday gifts for children.
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French bulldogs chosen the most popular US breed for second year
French bulldogs, or frenchies, continued to be the most commonly registered purebred dogs in 2023, according to the American Kennel Club ranking released on Wednesday.
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French bulldogs remain the most popular dog breed in the US
The American Kennel Club says French bulldogs are still the United States’ most commonly registered purebreds.
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No pets allowed? State bill could open doggie-door for tenants and their furry friends
Legislation would remove blanket bans on pets in rental units and restrict landlords from asking about pets until after rental application is approved.
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What's the latest with the mystery dog illness that starts with a cough? What to know
Cases have been reported in Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California and more.
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Purina says its pet food is safe as allegations about sick animals multiply on social media
Purina said an investigation found no issue with its pet food. But some pet owners still think the products caused their dogs or cats to become ill or die.
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LA residents raise concerns over homeless pet ownership
Concerned viewers tell NBC4 I-Team they’ve reported dogs belonging to homeless which are under-fed, or violent, but say LA Animal Services does little or nothing about it.
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Concerns about pets living on the streets
There are about 3,000 to 6,000 animals kept as pets by homeless people in the LA area. Some LA residents are concerned over the wellbeing of the animals. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 15, 2024.
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New state law gives pet owners telehealth option
There are two new laws among the hundreds approved by the legislature that affect pets and their owners that went into effect Jan. 1.