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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Lansing man begs for help to save his cat, stuck in tree for four days
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A Lansing man is begging for help to save his cat Mama, who has been stuck in a tree near his Howe Street home for four days. The owner of Mama, Mark Hiar, says his neighbor's dog attacked a woman walking nearby, and while the dog was loose, it chased the cat up a large tree near his home. He says the fire department and Animal Control won't help, and tree service companies are asking him for more than $350 to rescue the cat. Now retired, Hiar says he can not afford the price to save Mama and is worried things may not end well. 'She's probably starving hungry. I sprayed her with the hose a few times so that she'd have some water, but she don't have any food, so. And apparently, cats don't last very long,' Hair said. 'So if nothing can be done, then I guess I'll just have to wait. I'll get up one morning, and she won't be out in the branch. She'll be down here.' Hiar is leaning on help from neighbors during this difficult time, and he is still seeking services to rescue Mama from the tree before time runs out. 6 News has already received a large influx of calls and emails from the community about gathering help for Hiar. If you would like to help rescue Mama, contact 6 News at newstips@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
4 days ago
- General
- CBS News
USPS has suggestions for keeping mail carriers safe in Colorado, the 22nd most dangerous states for dog bites
The U.S. Postal Service is issuing a plea to dog owners in Colorado this week. The organization wants help to keeping postal workers safe from dog bites. CBS According to USPS, more than 6,000 employees were attacked by dogs last year, and Colorado ranks as the 22nd most dangerous state for dog bites. There were also 34 bites reported by Postal Service employees in Denver in 2024, which means the Colorado city was the 10th most dangerous city in the country for dog bites. USPS workers got to meet with animal control experts to learn some safety advice on Tuesday. The advice included carrying dog repellant or dog horns to sound off if threatened and using satchels as a barrier. Mail carrier Gerry Castro was among those receiving the advice. "I was attacked by three dogs at a moment and if I didn't have my satchel with me as a guard and the spray, (the dogs) would have put me in the hospital for a long, long time," mail carrier Gerry Castro said. "(A satchel) acts as a barrier between you and the dogs and it gave me enough time to fight them off." Mail carriers also can use a device that alerts them when a dog is at a residence.
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- General
- Miami Herald
Shelter didn't get why pup was labeled ‘so troubled.' Sweet girl needs a home
A dog who just needs a second chance at life is looking for a warm home where she can lay her head in Arkansas. Raven appears to have been misunderstood for a majority of her life, the Fort Smith Animal Haven said. According to the shelter, they watched the pitbull mix go from a frightened baby to a sweet, loving girl. 'Raven came to us back in December as a terrified 6 month old puppy, she was caught by Animal Control after causing a bit of a ruckus,' the shelter said in a June 23 Facebook post. 'It was hard for us to understand why she was thought to be so troubled when all we saw was a baby looking for someone to understand.' The shelter has tried to broaden Raven's horizons, but ended up hitting another snag. 'We were hopeful when Raven recently had a chance at a new life, she went into foster but unfortunately to no fault of anyone, Raven had to be returned,' the shelter said. 'She showed such promise for being the perfect companion and as much as we missed her, we are saddened to see her back. Raven has done well with other dogs, loves everyone she meets, has done well with kids 10+ and is the perfect mix of cuddle buddy and sparring partner.' The shelter asks that a patient person step up and offer Raven the love she deserves after only knowing a kennel world. 'Since Raven has grown up in a shelter environment we ask that she's shown grace and patience for her transition into a new home as the shelter has been hers for half of her life,' the shelter said. For more information, visit the shelter's website. Fort Smith is about a 160-mile drive northwest from Little Rock.
CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
19 cats found in El Monte stolen cargo van said to be relatively healthy
Veterinary care continues for 19 cats that were found stashed inside a stolen Ford Transit cargo van over the weekend. The Monrovia Police Department said the van was reported stolen out of El Monte on June 15 and was spotted by a Monrovia officer in the early morning of June 20. Inside the van, 19 adult cats were found living in "deplorable conditions." Nineteen cats found living in a stolen van are being cared for by veterinary staff at Pasadena Humane. Pasadena Humane Pasadena Humane's Animal Control Officers were contacted, and a team of animal professionals, including veterinary staff, took the animals for further care. Veterinary staff care for 19 cats that were found in a stolen van. Pasadena Humane The cats are still receiving care and undergoing evaluations, but are in "relatively good health," despite being found in filth, Pasadena Humane said. They are not ready for adoption yet. Pasadena Humane held a special adoption promotion over the weekend, where fees were waived, and 86 cats were adopted. To support these cats' specific care, the organization accepts donations at
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dog quarantined after dangerous encounter in its own backyard — here's how it points to a larger issue
A Cherry Hill family is facing four months of worry after their dog killed a skunk in the backyard — and the skunk tested positive for rabies, reported NBC Philadelphia. The case isn't just a one-off scare. It's a growing problem, and experts say our changing environment may be part of what's driving it. According to Camden County officials, the skunk was killed by a dog on May 16. It was collected by Animal Control and tested positive for rabies on May 21. The dog is now under strict quarantine for the next four months, per state health guidelines. While rabid skunks aren't a new issue, encounters like this are happening more often and closer to home. As human development stretches deeper into wild spaces and rising global temperatures reshape natural ecosystems, wildlife is getting pushed into closer contact with our neighborhoods. Food becomes harder to find. Shelter disappears. And animals like skunks end up wandering into places they wouldn't have a generation ago. That increased overlap brings disease risks with it. Rabies in skunks has been documented in growing numbers, especially in places where drought and habitat loss force infected animals into new territories. Protecting natural spaces reduces the likelihood of diseased wildlife entering backyards and also promotes biodiversity and thriving ecosystems. On a broad level, better habitat protection can keep animals out of human spaces — and prevent disease spread at the source. Do you worry about getting diseases from bug bites? Absolutely Only when I'm camping or hiking Not really Never Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Natural space preservation, wildlife crossings, and smarter city planning can all help reduce risky encounters like this one. On an individual level, it still comes back to vigilance, like keeping pets vaccinated, securing trash bins so they don't attract scavengers, teaching kids to give wild animals space, and reporting any suspicious behavior — in animals or people — to the appropriate authorities. It's easy to think of environmental problems as distant or abstract. But this one came through the fence and into the yard. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
