Crystal Graham: Top 2023 stories focused on animal welfare, affordable housing, mental health
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In case you missed them, reporter Crystal Graham prepared a roundup of her top stories from 2023.
Search Results for animal welfare
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First farm animal welfare rules set for ‘organic’ labels; mostly applauded by animal groups
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released standards for animal products to use the “organic label,” a move applauded by animal groups.
Virginia animal welfare organization receives $30K grant for programs
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The Virginia Federation of Humane Societies received a $30,000 grant to support two programs: High Five VA and Spay VA.
Albemarle County Police investigating animal welfare case
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The Albemarle County Police Department Animal Protection Unit received a call for service regarding concerns for the welfare of a feral cat near the Tavern on the James restaurant in Scottsville on Tuesday.
Afton farm awarded top animal welfare certification
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The sheep at Whistlin’ Hollow Farm are now certified as Animal Welfare Approved. This certification and food label lets consumers know these animals are raised in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent family farm.
Animal-welfare group praises McDonnell
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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] The Harrisonburg-based Citizens for Animal Welfare today praised Gov. Bob McDonnell for his move last week to propose an amendment to a House of Delegates bill that would prohibit the practice of breed discrimination in animal shelters.
Harrisonburg man who violently punched dog, Ralphie, charged with animal cruelty
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A man who reportedly punched a dog repeatedly at the Lowe’s in Harrisonburg just before Easter has been arrested for animal cruelty.
Hope’s Legacy highlights animals available for adoption in Adopt a Horse Month
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Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue is participating in the 5th annual ASPCA® Adopt a Horse Month, a nationwide adoption event in May.
Animal shelters in Virginia work toward no-kill status with nearly 84 percent saved
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New data reveals that 82 of Virginia’s 137 animal shelters achieved no-kill status in 2024, and nearly 84 percent of animals were saved.
Charlottesville, Albemarle, SPCA finalize new agreement for animal shelter
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The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, Charlottesville and Albemarle County finalized a new multi-year agreement for animal shelter services.
