Tag: animal services

Prince Edward Island Bald Eagle Receives Rare Surgery, Heads to New Home in Halifax

He won’t be able to soar into the skies or skim the waters with his wings, but a bald eagle treated at a veterinary college at the University of Prince Edward Island after being hit by a car in October 2021 is doing well and settling in a new home. Bald eagle 450—the 450th patient…


LA Animal Shelters Run out of Space, Looking for New Homes for Furry Friends

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Animal Services is asking animal-loving Angelenos to adopt pets from local shelters that are increasingly overwhelmed by a growing influx of medium to large dogs coming under their care, according to officials. “We have taken measures each month to increase pet adoptions, foster homes, transfers of pets to rescue partners, and…


Animal Lovers Turn to Adopted Pets for Company During Pandemic

Toiletries aren’t the only hot commodity during the ongoing pandemic—one Orange County animal shelter says pets are being adopted at an unusually high rate as people seek furry companionship during the lockdown. The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter has seen an uptick in adoptions in recent months, said Laguna Beach Police department civilian services administrator Jim…