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For the first time in the MSPCA-Angell’s 150+ year history, it is providing mobile spay and neuter services for both dogs and cats, the organization announced today. The van is operational as of April 6. The program is geared toward addressing the nationwide backlog in shelters of dogs and cats needing to be spayed or neutered. According to the leading national database for animal shelter statistics, Shelter Animals Count , data collected in 2025 showed that only 25% of dogs

Unanimous vote targets puppy mills, expands protections and promotes pet-friendly housing Photo submitted by the office of Karen Spilka The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously passed sweeping animal welfare legislation that would ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores, strengthen anti-cruelty protections and expand access to pet ownership across the state. The bill — known as the PETS Act — aims to cut off what lawmakers describe as the “puppy-mill-to-pet-store pipeline

Animal advocates say bulls are subjected to fear, pain and exploitation for entertainment Animal advocates gather in Worcester this weekend to protest what they describe as cruelty inherent in bull riding and rodeo-style events. On Saturday, Feb. 21, from 5-6:30 p.m., community members organized by Western Massachusetts Animal Rights Advocates (WMARA) and Positive Change for Animals (PCA) demonstrate outside the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, where a bull riding event is sched

Officials say dozens of animals were living in unsanitary conditions; investigation ongoing By Charlene Arsenault The MSPCA has seized more than 50 animals from a Mill Road property in Dudley after months of failed attempts to bring the owner into compliance, the organization confirmed this week. The agency executed a search warrant on Friday, Nov. 14, following repeated reports of horses in poor condition and concerns about overall care on the property. Sara-Rose Brenner, sp

Phoenix shortly after rescue (photo courtesy Broken Tail Rescue) Now known as Phoenix, this pit bull mix was so weak when rescuers found...

Press Release December, 2024 Pet Rock Fest Teams Up with Central Mass Pet Pantry for Holiday Pet Supply Drive Local families are in need,...

All good pups can be a family's best friend, regardless of breed (BOSTON—9/25/2024) On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Massachusetts Senate will...

Boston, MA — Governor Maura Healey signed An Act regulating the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes and bears in traveling...

February, 2024 Contact: Charlene Arsenault RELEASE UPON RECEIPT 508-832-8918 petrockfest@gmail.com Jeannie Hebert 508-981-5782...

The Massachusetts State Police is proud to announce that it is part of the new Suffolk County Animal Cruelty Task Force, the county’s...