An animal control officer in Culpeper County is facing charges for allegedly choking a small dog to the point of unconsciousness
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Rockbridge County: Natural Bridge Zoo owner reports to jail for 100-day sentence
The new owner of the Natural Bridge Zoo turned herself in to serve a 100-day jail sentence on Wednesday. Sasha “Gretchen” Tocho Mogensen, 41, was booked on Oct. 29 at noon at the Rockbridge Regional Jail.
Natural Bridge Zoo: Judge demands owner turn over giraffe calves, or go to jail
The Natural Bridge Zoo must turn over two baby giraffe calves by noon on Wednesday, or the owner will go to jail for 100 days for contempt.
Lakes, stagnant water have hidden danger that ‘can be fatal to your pet’
Pets and people often seek relief from the heat in lakes and ponds, but a Virginia Tech expert is warning about a hidden danger in the water.
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA adoption event to offer reduced fees starting July 5
The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA will offer reduced fees to help pets find homes through a nationwide adoption event running July 5-19.
Regional animal shelter completion pushed back to end of June; additional delays possible
The completion of a $6.3 million regional animal shelter in Verona has been delayed to the end of June, according to the county.
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA cares for 52 dogs from Broadway hoarding situation
Animal Control officers removed 52 dogs from a hoarding situation at a property in Broadway last week. RHSPCA is caring for them.
Final defendant sentenced in multi-state dogfighting network, 20 people found guilty
The final defendant in a violent multi-state dogfighting network was sentenced Tuesday for his role arranging dog fights.
Harrisonburg man who violently punched dog, Ralphie, charged with animal cruelty
A man who reportedly punched a dog repeatedly at the Lowe’s in Harrisonburg just before Easter has been arrested for animal cruelty.
Animal shelters in Virginia work toward no-kill status with nearly 84 percent saved
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.