KINGWOOD – Preston County resident Peggy Savage was looking forward to a new member of the family. Instead, she was scammed. Savage was trying to find a basset hound puppy. […]
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M-SNAP continues to reduce pet euthanasia
Monongalia County can eliminate animal euthanisia through education and an aggressive spay and neuter program. That is the mission the Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assistance Program has pursued for more than […]
Going to the cats and dogs
Mary Ann McDonald (left), from Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assistance Program, brings wrapped candy Tuesday to employees Kayla Brown, office manager Crystal Fraley, Amanda Hughes, Amber Handlin and Dr. Robert Fraley […]
Animal neglect codes vary across municipalities
by Olivia Murrayomurray@dominionpost.com Winter in West Virginia is characterized by heavy snow showers, sleet, ice and frigid temperatures. During this season, it is especially important to ensure pets are well-fed, […]
Pet Wants delivers food for animals
I’m falling down a new rabbit hole I just found, full of twists and turns. The topic is pet food (back to this in a minute; hang with me as […]
Simple shelters can help cats get through winter
Stray, feral felines can escape cold in easy-to-make houses KINGWOOD — Winter weather is hard on community and outdoor cats. Building a winter shelter for these cats can be […]
Protect pets and yourself: Get them vaccinated
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Charlie Benson came face-to-face with one of the two cases of rabid animals that occurred in late September in Monongalia County — the only two that have happened in […]
Humane Society to issue spay/neuter vouchers for stray cats
Newsroom@DominionPost.com The Monongalia County Humane Society is funding the spaying and neutering of 150 stray or feral cats during its spring FixA-Feral Program that began March 1. MCHS will issue […]
Humane Society hosts Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser
KINGWOOD — Having a healthy, happy pet is important. However due to an injury or health problem a pet might have to wear a pet cone to keep them from […]
Animal shelters still seek adopters, fosters during pandemic
Despite the social distancing required to stop the spread of COVID-19, some area animal rescue and adoption agencies are still finding ways for people to adopt pets. “We’re just as […]
