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, spokesperson for...

www.petrockfest.org October, 2025 Contact: Charlene Arsenault               508-832-8918, 508-736-77078 petrockfest@gmail.com Jeannie Hebert 508-981-5782 Jhebert@blackstonevalley.org   From Rescue to Rock: 27th Pet Rock Fest Celebrated Kindness to All Creatures The 27th annual animal welfare festival drew crowds, wagging tails, and support for rescue and advocacy groups across New England LANCASTER, MA — Sunshine and smiles filled the Lancaster Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, as the 27th...

LANCASTER, Mass. —  Don’t let a little roadwork ruffle your fur — Pet Rock Fest is still on for Sunday, Oct. 5, from noon to 5 p.m. at...