Mobile County Animal Control impounds 38 dogs from local property
Officials said the shelter was already at capacity, and now they need Mobilians to adopt. At least 172 dogs and puppies are available for adoption, and adoption applications can be…
Mobile’s Animal Ordinance Gets a Makeover After Pet Owners Push Back: ‘They Listened’
After weeks of community feedback, Mobile's proposed animal ordinance drops breed-specific rules in favor of behavior-based standards — and even loses the ferret clause.
Mobile Woman Charged With Arson and Animal Cruelty After George County Eviction
George County, Mississippi deputies charged Maria Lewis, 55, of Mobile with arson, property damage and animal cruelty after a fire and damage at a home she was being evicted from.
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun, Dogfighting Charges
An Alabama man known as “Bear” pleaded guilty to federal gun and dogfighting charges after 47 injured dogs were seized from his Wilcox County property.
Snipping & Sipping Fundraiser Aug. 29 to Support Low-Cost Pet Neutering Program
A Snipping & Sipping fundraiser Aug. 29 in Pensacola will benefit the Save Our Shelters low-cost spay and neuter program for Escambia County, Florida families.
Third Suspect Surrenders in Daphne Animal Cruelty Case, Closing Investigation
A third suspect, Nicholas Tyler Hanson, surrendered on a cruelty-to-animals warrant, closing out a Daphne investigation that began with the rescue of two neglected dogs.
‘How Would You Tether a Snake?’ Mobile’s Animal Ordinance Heads to Committee After Residents Pick It Apart
Mobile's proposed animal ordinance overhaul is headed to the Public Safety Committee on Aug. 25 after residents and business owners criticized its breed-specific rules and broad 'high-risk animal' definitions at…
Dog Influx Overwhelms Mobile Animal Shelter, Pausing Non-Emergency Intakes
Mobile's animal shelter temporarily paused non-emergency intakes after two dozen dogs were brought in Tuesday morning.
Brewton Volunteers Pitch Trap-Neuter-Return Plan to City Leaders to Tackle Stray Cat Overpopulation
A newly formed volunteer group, the Brewton Community Cats Program, presented city leaders with a trap-neuter-return plan aimed at humanely curbing the city's growing stray and feral cat population.
Mobile Weighs Tougher Animal Ordinance as Pet Limits and Breed Rules Spark Debate
Mobile is considering a sweeping rewrite of its animal control ordinance that would expand Animal Control's authority, raise penalties, and add pet limits and breed-specific rules, drawing both support and…