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Legislative roundup: education, animal rights, day care
BISMARCKThe North Dakota House approved its own version of a school bullying bill on Tuesday. House Bill 1465 defines bullying and requires school districts to have bullying policies by July 1, 2012....
Posted on 2/22/11 at 7:02 PM
How to deal with an aggressive dog
We've all been there ... you're walking down the street, minding your own business and here comes a growling dog acting like it may tear you to shreds. What do you do? Here's a story in today's Forum ...
Posted on 8/31/10 at 9:30 AM
Stop aquatic hitchhikers!
If you are a water recreationist—boater, angler, water-skier, sailor, or canoeist—there are some important things you can do to prevent the transport of harmful invasive species from one l...
Posted on 6/28/10 at 4:44 AM
Making a Difference
Some days I wonder, is all this drivel I write worth the effort? Who really cares anyway? What difference will it make, will my Grandchildren ever read it? Will their Mothers ever allow them to read ...
Posted on 2/4/10 at 5:46 AM
Heroes and Villains
One of the top 5 most-viewed stories on our site today has been the sad tale of the complete wackjob who glued a cat to the local interstate. The idea that the person who did this likely lives within ...
Posted on 1/13/10 at 12:00 AM
Precautions taken in rabies case
More than 20 dogs likely will be euthanized this week, and about 15 people have been referred to their physician after a rabid dog was brought to Grand Forks’ Circle of Friends Humane Society, officials said Monday. State Veterinarian Susan Keller said the North Dakota Board of Animal Health assessed the dogs that were at the facility from March 15 to 20, the timeframe of possible contact with the rabies carrier.By By Ryan Johnson, Forum Communications Co, , April 06, 2010
Dogs at shelter to be put down
Health officials have recommended 35 dogs be euthanized or quarantined after a stray dog lodged at a Grand Forks shelter tested positive for rabies. The Circle of Friends Humane Society euthanized the infected dog and one other last week.April 05, 2010
Fargo fairgrounds will be animal flood shelter
The Red River Valley Fair is making plans to serve as an emergency shelter for dogs and cats in the event of a major spring flood. But representatives of the fair and Fargo-Moorhead Humane Society warned Monday that there is no room at the fairgrounds this year for horses and other large animals.By By Patrick Springer, Forum Communications Co. , February 23, 2010
Man charged with animal cruelty
An Eveleth, Minn., man was charged Tuesday with assault, animal cruelty, selling drugs and illegally possessing a stun gun after police executed a search warrant at his residence last week. Joshua Ray Gordon, 18, was arrested Thursday at his home in Eveleth. Officers executing a search warrant found 161 grams of marijuana, $2,300 in cash and a stun gun. He is accused of selling marijuana from his residence.By Forum Communications Co. report , February 17, 2010
Humane Society ranks N.D. low on animal protection laws
North Dakota ranks near the bottom and Minnesota in the middle in a 50-state ranking by the Humane Society of the United States on a wide range of animal protection laws.By By Chuck Haga, Forum Communications Co. , February 10, 2010
Lucky dog: Dog rescued after being found frozen to road
By Ben Rodgers , January 27, 2010
N.D. under fire for lax animal cruelty laws as glued cat dies
A cat named Timothy has died, and people across the country are raging. The 7-month-old orange tabby was spotted on a southern Minnesota highway Dec. 18 by a motorist headed west to Sioux Falls, S.D. The cat’s paws and nose had been glued to the pavement near the highway’s edge, according to news reports, and the animal lost some paw pads, claws and skin when it was freed.By By Chuck Haga, Forum Communications Co. , January 12, 2010
Man charged with booting, injuring pet
An Edinburg, N.D., man is charged with animal abuse for allegedly kicking a chinchilla’s cage during a domestic dispute, injuring its paw and bloodying its nose and mouth. Joseph Marting, 26, appeared in state District Court for a preliminary hearing Tuesday.By By Archie Ingersoll, Forum Communications Co. , December 11, 2009
Animal warden rescues dog from James River
September 30, 2009
Jamestown girl’s birthday wish? Gifts — for Prairie Paws Rescue
September 03, 2009
Animal Health hires field investigator
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Board of Animal Health has hired a field investigator, a first for the state.August 17, 2009
Dog death brings service sentence
LANGDON, N.D. (AP) — A Langdon man accused of starving a dog to death has been ordered to serve 40 hours of community service and have no pets for a year.August 13, 2009
Dog death brings community service sentence
LANGDON, N.D. (AP) — A Langdon man accused of starving a dog to death has been ordered to serve 40 hours of community service and have no pets for a year.August 12, 2009
Cattle restrictions to be topic
After a couple of months of studying information on its neighbor’s livestock, North Dakota’s Board of Animal Health could decide this week whether to change import restrictions on Minnesota cattle that have been in place for nearly a year.By By Blake Nicholson, The Associated Press , December 15, 2008
Officials: Animals at risk of anthrax in N.D.
North Dakota’s state veterinarian is warning farmers and ranchers that soil conditions could increase the risk of anthrax to their livestock.July 09, 2008
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