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When Domestic Violence Turns Deadly and Why Protecting Pets Saves Lives

A devastating tragedy in Pennsylvania this September underscores a heartbreaking truth: domestic violence often endangers not only people but also the animals they love.

According to New York Times, five police officers were ambushed while responding to a domestic violence call in York County. Three officersβ€”Sergeant Detective Cody Becker, Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, and Detective Mark Bakerβ€”were killed when the gunman, who had been stalking his ex-girlfriend, opened fire. Investigators later discovered that he had killed her dog before the shooting.

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NIH Faces Scrutiny for Funding New Dog Tests Despite Pledge to Reduce Animal Research

Earlier this year, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced an initiative to reduce animal testing and invest in β€œhuman-based technologies” such as organ-on-a-chip systems, AI tools, and clinical data modeling. The move was celebrated as a major step toward more humane, human-relevant science.

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River’s Rescue: From Stranded Stray to Forever Home

What began as a routine water safety trip on the Cuyahoga River quickly turned into a story of courage, compassion, and second chances.

On Wednesday morning, city staff and water crews set out for an educational trip. But the lesson that day wasn’t just about safetyβ€”it was about humanity. Crew member Bill Bratton spotted something unusual in the water: a small dog wedged against a steel piling, soaked, shivering, and struggling to survive.

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75 Animals Rescued from Ashtabula Hoarding Case

The Ashtabula County Animal Protective League (ACAPL) is facing one of its most heartbreaking and overwhelming rescues to date. Earlier this month, a tip about inhumane conditions led to the removal of 72 cats and three dogs from two homes deemed β€œbiohazards” by authorities.

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Human Bones and Hundreds of Animals Found in Stark County Home

The community of Canton, Ohio, is reeling after investigators uncovered a disturbing scene inside a home on Wertz Avenue. Following a tip from an animal rescue group, authorities executed a search warrant and discovered over 250 living rats, 100 deceased rats, dogs, turtles, and birdsβ€”all living among piles of filth, feces, and urine. Even more shocking, a box containing human bones was found inside.

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Beaver Deceiver Saves Lives in Vermont

In Orange, Vermont, beavers have been given a chance to thrive thanks to an innovative flow device known as a β€œbeaver deceiver.” Installed by Beaver Deceivers LLC and funded primarily by In Defense of Animals (IDA), the device allows beavers to remain in their natural habitat while also preventing flooding that can damage roads and culverts.

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Beavers in Ohio are Gnawing Their Way Back

Once nearly wiped out from Ohio due to overtrapping in the 1800s, beavers are now reclaiming their role as essential architects of the state’s ecosystems. Known for their iconic dams and industrious nature, these resilient rodents are making a β€œdam” impressive comebackβ€”and the environment is better for it.

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β€” Nelson Mandela

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