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Alton Man Accused of Starving Dogs to Death
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – Bail is set at 20 thousand dollars for an Alton man accused of starving two dogs to death. 43-year-old James Steele was charged Friday in Madison County with aggravated cruelty to...
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Coalition Offers Help for Pet Control
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOX) - A new program aims to keep strays off St. Louis streets. Around 5,000 veterinarians will gather in St. Louis this weekend for a convention, and the St. Louis Pet-Lovers...
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Kitten Rescued From Illinois Animal Control Truck
DECATUR, Ill. (AP)- A central Illinois animal control officer has been suspended and jailed on suspicion of animal cruelty after a 4-week-old kitten was left locked in his truck for two days....
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Roaming Horses Captured
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (AP) Two horses who ran free for several days in southeast Missouri, running in and out of traffic and trampling recently planted crops, have been surrendered to a shelter. The...
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Teen Hospitalized After Hitting Granite City Animal Control Building
GRANITE CITY, Ill. (KMOX) – Just before 1 a.m. this morning, the Granite City Animal Control Headquarters was rocked when a car slammed into the building. All the dogs and cats survived but the teen...
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Dangerous Dogs On The Loose In North St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY (KMOX) – Dangerous dogs are becoming more of a problem in parts of north St. Louis County. It’s so bad, some people say they’re afraid to go out for a morning jog. Resident Carolyn...
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County Health Director Responds to Charges “Too Many Dogs and Cats are Being...
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - In the St. Louis County Charlie Dooley verses Steve Stenger debate over the euthanizing of animals, the latest volley comes from the County Health Director. Doctor Dolores Gunn says...
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Jefferson County Man Sentenced for Killing Two Puppies
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMOX) – A Jefferson County man is sentenced to six months in jail and six months probation for killing two puppies he claimed were “sick.” Kyle Busby, 22, was also fined $125 for...
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Pets Hate Winter Cold, Too
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - The Animal Control and Care unit in the city of St. Louis is urging pet owners to bring dogs and cats inside during the winter storm. The agency says if you cannot bring them inside,...
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3 Caimans, The Largest 6 Feet, Found at Kansas City Home
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Authorities say three large reptiles that are similar to alligators have been found at a Kansas City home. The Kansas City Star reports an AT&T worker saw the 3- to 6-foot...
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Alton Officials Do About-Face on Animal Control After Dog Killing
ALTON, Ill. (KMOX) –Chants turned to cheers, when protesters upset about the police shooting of a family pet were told that the city would be able to bring back an animal control officer. Wednesday’s...
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Local, State Health Officials Issue Rabies Warning
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control issued the warning Tuesday.
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Rabies Confirmed in Clayton Bat
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – St. Louis County health officials issue a warning about rabid bats after one found on a Clayton sidewalk tests positive for rabies. “This is the first positive rabid bat in the...
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