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Fox in Lynchburg tests positive for rabies
A fox in Lynchburg has tested positive for rabies. The fox was captured near an apartment complex in Lynchburg. The Virginia Department of Health is urging people not to feed wild animals because it could expose them to rabies. The agency would also...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Vaccines, Health
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Judge allows former animal hoarder to own pets again
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefThe Bedford County man who had more than 100 animals removed from his home is now allowed to own pets again. Ronald Snellings can now officially have a maximum of three pets. A judge made that ruling Wednesday, after following Snellings progress for...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Judges
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Hot weather tips for pets
We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger, warn ASPCA experts. "Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if...
Tags: Inorganic Chemical Industry, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Weather Warnings, Physical Conditions, Overweight
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Another raccoon tests positive for rabies in Pittsylvania County
Another raccoon has tested for rabies in Pittsylvania County.
According to the Virginia Department of Health, a raccoon found near Whittle Street in Chatham has tested positive.
A raccoon also tested positive near Hillside Road recently.
The department...Tags: Symptoms, Rabies, Pittsylvania County, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines
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Pets rescued and treated in Roanoke County apartment fire
Weekend Anchor/ReporterWDBJ7 has learned several pets that lived in those apartments, with their owners, made it out alive, thankfully! WDBJ7 viewers sent in images of dogs and cats being rescued by firefighters. Some of them had to be treated with oxygen right away. More...Tags: Emergency Health Procedures, Health
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Pittsylvania County calf tests positive for rabies
A calf is the most recent animal to test positive for rabies in Pittsylvania County. Several animals in the past few months have been deemed rabid. On Monday the Virginia Department of Health announced that a calf tested positive in the Climax community...
Tags: Symptoms, Rabies, Pittsylvania County, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines
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New strategy to adopt pets in Pulaski County
Weekend Anchor/ReporterA new strategy to adopt pets is paying off in one of our hometowns. Social media and the Internet are helping ramp up the number of adopted and rescued animals in Pulaski County. Who could resist those cute, little faces? That's the...Tags: Facebook
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Shiloh on Pet Stories
Shiloh is an 8 year old Miniature Poodle, whose owner moved into an apartment that would not allow pets. He is housetrained and very energetic. He would appreciate having a yard to play in with some children or another dog. He enjoys attention and is...Tags: Dog (animal)
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Do My Job, Bob - Veterinarian Technician
ReporterEvery year millions of animals die in shelters because there is an over population of pets available. That's why the motto of Mountain View Humane spay and neuter clinic is, "it's hip to snip." To date, the clinic has performed more than 5,800...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Hospitals and Clinics, Health
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More Dogs Getting Ticks this Winter
When it's winter you might not think too much about ticks, but ticks are out there. Local veterinarians are seeing more pets come in with ticks this winter.
Liz Graham's daughter found a tick on the family's yorkshire terrier Rosie in November. "My...Tags: Lymphatic System, Roanoke County, Human Body, Dog (animal), Human Body
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UPDATED: Someone claims exotic pets left at Virginia Tech
UPDATED 12:37 p.m.: Virginia Tech police say someone has stepped forward to say a menagerie of snakes, bugs, and furry creatures found in an underground steam tunnel belongs to her.
Maj. Kevin Foust said Friday the woman called late Thursday to claim the...Tags: Blacksburg, Virginia Tech, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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