Crime Josephine “Josie” Ragland, 28, is facing charges related to the death of Charlie, a 3-year-old French bulldog who allegedly died in her care. Charlie, a French Bulldog, allegedly died while in the care of trainer Josephine Ragland. Bart Hanson A Connecticut dog trainer has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of … [Read more…]
Local News Fish and Game officials located Kimberly Kerr in Clough State Park about 12 hours after she was last seen by her family. A missing woman and her dog were located in New Hampshire’s Clough State Park early Monday morning after an hours-long, overnight search, authorities said. Kimbery Kerr, 52, was last seen by … [Read more…]
World News Bobi claimed the Guinness World Record from Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, who died in 1939 aged 29 and had held the record for almost a century. Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo Portuguese dog, poses for a photo with his Guinness World Record certificates for the oldest dog, at his home in … [Read more…]
Local News The incident occurred Thursday afternoon in an apartment building on Centre Street. Police are investigating after a dog was shot in a Jamaica Plain apartment building on Thursday. Officers responded around 4:17 p.m. to a report of shots fired at 279 Centre St. and while on their way to the scene, dispatch informed … [Read more…]
Local News Jasmine Velasquez, 26, of Boston is facing charges of animal cruelty and assault and battery on a police officer. A 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged with animal cruelty on Tuesday night after she allegedly punched, kicked, and struck her dog with a glass bottle. Jasmine Velasquez, a Boston resident, was also charged … [Read more…]
Local News Have you spotted coyotes wandering around Boston lately? Here’s how to stay safe. A file photo of a coyote standing in the grass. Urban coyotes prowling around Boston is a reality — from the North End to Back Bay to Brighton. Many of the large animals are born and raised right here in … [Read more…]
Local News Animal control is asking for the public’s help. Leominster Fitchburg Animal Control Officials in Leominster are asking for the public’s help after a dog was found in a crate by the side of the road on Tuesday morning. Leominster Fitchburg Animal Control said the small dog was found around 8:30 a.m. on the … [Read more…]
Local News The incident occurred in the area of Birchland Park Middle School and Mapleshade Elementary School. A coyote in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge in 2008. Josh Harrison/The Associated Press Residents of East Longmeadow are being urged to be on alert after a man reported to police that he was chased by two coyotes … [Read more…]
Local News The dog was shot and killed inside an apartment building last month. Boston police are asking for the public’s help identifying three people of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of a dog in Jamaica Plain. Boston Police Department Boston police are asking for the public’s help identifying three people of interest … [Read more…]
Crime A California dog owner accused 28-year-old Josephine Ragland of taking her German Shepherd for training and then returning a different German Shepherd. Josephine “Josie” Ragland, the Connecticut dog trainer who was charged in connection with a North Reading dog’s death, is now facing more charges in California, according to the Santa Clara County District … [Read more…]