Posts Tagged Pets

Should Virginia localities be able to require a license to own pets?

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The Virginia General Assembly is about to go to the dogs. Michael Pope has this preview.

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Update: Pets and COVID-19

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There’s new evidence that cats can become infected with Coronavirus, but preliminary studies show they do not get sick with the disease, nor are they likely pass it on to people. Robbie Harris reports.

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Virginia is a Leader in Saving Animals’ Lives

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Brittany Pierri, with the Richmond SPCA, is pictured with Jake Roos of Norfolk Animal Care Center. The Norfolk facility transfers animals to the Richmond facility. (Credit: Richmond SPCA)

Across Virginia fewer dogs and cats are being killed at shelters than ever before. In fact, 88% of dogs and cats in shelters now avoid euthanization. But animal welfare advocates want more. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

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