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fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Berkeley Humane breaks ground on new modern facility for animal care

Berkeley Humane is constructing the Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC) to expand medical, adoption, behavioral, and emergency services, increasing capacity and community support.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Union says San Jose animal shelter needs new leader to reset the culture'

The union representing the frontline workers at San Jose's beleaguered Animal Care Center has implored the city to hire a new director from outside the ranks, warning that a failure to do so would erode trust, morale and service and perpetuate the very dysfunction the city claims to want to fix. Although the city is pushing forward with recommendations from a scathing audit that took the shelter to task for operating above capacity and poor conditions,
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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Oakland's animal shelter no longer mandated to take all animals amid surge in drop-offs, reduced staff

Oakland Animal Services has implemented new intake policies amid a 40% rise in animals surrendered, reflecting regional economic challenges.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'An alpaca-lypse': The MSPCA is looking for new homes for 22 alpacas

"It's an alpaca-lypse at Nevins Farm," the MSPCA said, referencing its Methuen shelter.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Bird lovers flock to adopt parrot who is 'rated R, parental advisory required'

Hendrix, a blue-and-gold macaw known for his colorful language, was adopted after a humorous social media post generated significant interest.
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fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Mass. shelter asks for help after surrender of 52 cats from 'well-intentioned' resident

Massachusetts shelter seeks community help for 52 rescued cats' care and adoption.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Wanted: Homes for thousands of chicks abandoned in a mail truck

Thousands of baby chicks were abandoned in a USPS truck, leading to significant fatalities and an urgent search for homes.
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