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Lafayette County shelters, rescues care for 73 dogs seized in two operations

A German Shepherd puppy sitting in a shelter kennel with a blurred volunteer in the background

Two seizures in Lafayette County resulted in 73 dogs entering care — German Shepherd puppies with four adults quarantined for behavior, and a group of small-breed dogs that drew a flood of adoption interest — with Green County Humane Society coordinating shelter efforts. Read On…

59-year-old woman bitten by two stray dogs at Southside Lions Park in San Antonio

Two stray dogs standing near a baseball field at Southside Lions Park under an overcast sky

A 59-year-old woman was bitten in the legs by two stray dogs while at Southside Lions Park in San Antonio yesterday morning. She fought off the animals and escaped without life-threatening injuries. Animal Care Services quarantined both dogs and identified one as the biter. Read On…

Athens-Clarke County launches short-term holiday foster program for shelter dogs

A shelter dog resting calmly on a couch in a home living room, illustrating a short-term foster placement.

Athens-Clarke County Animal Services is inviting residents to foster shelter dogs for a short period over the holidays, running from Dec. 19 through Jan. 2, a 336-hour initiative intended to give animals experience in a home environment and boost their chances of adoption. Read On…

Three pit bulls kill 62-year-old man on Katy trail, then attack mother and child

A pit bull standing near the entrance to a suburban hike-and-bike trail at golden hour

A 62-year-old man was fatally mauled by three pit bulls on the Mason Creek Hike-and-Bike Trail near the 2500 block of Porter Road on Dec. 15, 2025. The dogs then ran into a neighborhood and attacked a mother and her 3-year-old, both hospitalized and expected to recover. Harris County deputies captured the animals after about four hours; one was euthanized and two were quarantined for 10 days. Read On…