N. Tonawanda Passes Ordinance in Support of Operation Island Cats

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) –  It was the final hurdle for Operation Island Cats.

Danielle Coogan raised $12,000, gathered volunteers and gained community support to control the population of cats on Tonawanda Island, but city law wasn’t on her side.

Coogan and several of her supporters gathered at the North Tonawanda Common Council meeting Tuesday night hoping to change that.

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This Former Michael Vick Pit Bull Has Cancer, But His New Life Has Been Nothing Short Of Amazing

This is Hector the pit bull, a former Michael Vick dog, who lived the first couple of years of life in hell and the seven after proving -- over and over and over -- that dogs rescued out of fighting deserve the very best this world has to offer.

Sadly, Hector isn't doing very well health-wise. He has cancer, and his prognosis isn't good. But the dog has had quite the journey.

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Here Are 3 Common Animal Shelter Myths — Debunked

Finding a pet is like finding a best friend. You know from the first moment you meet that this is your new pal. But the journey to finding the perfect pet can be challenging. Many people know of a shelter near them, but choose to look for a breeder or pet store instead because they believe a few harmful myths about shelter dogs. However, you can discover your new best friend at an animal shelter! Here are three of the most common myths about shelter dogs – debunked!


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FBI Turns Animal Cruelty into Top-Tier Felony

Los Angeles - Young people who torture and kill animals are prone to violence against people later in life if it goes unchecked, studies have shown. A new federal category for animal cruelty crimes will help root out those pet abusers before their behavior worsens and give a boost to prosecutions, an animal welfare group says.

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