33-year-old Gary Rose of Fall River, who sexually and physically assaulted his girlfriend's young children, killed the family cat and assaulted two family dogs, was sentenced to serve 10 years in state prison this week.
In early June, United Pet Group issued a voluntary recall on rawhide dog chew products after it was discovered that unsafe chemicals were used during manufacturing.
FALL RIVER — A Massachusetts man who nearly killed a dog by stabbing it five times will be released from jail after being sentenced to time served.
The Herald News reports that William Whitson, of Fall River, has been in custody since September 2015, when he stabbed a pit bull outside his city barbershop...
A Massachusetts man who nearly killed a dog by stabbing it five times has been convicted of animal cruelty.
William Whitson, of Fall River, was convicted Thursday and faces sentencing next Friday.
The Herald News reports that Whitson said he stabbed the pit bull in self-defense because it bit him and wouldn't let go as he tried to stop it from attacking a smaller dog outside his barbershop in 2015
Fairhaven Police are trying to locate the owner of a dog found on Huttleston Avenue Monday morning.
According to a post on the Fairhaven Police Facebook page, the dog was found on Huttleston Ave in the area of Honey Dew at 6:30 a.m.
According to the post, the dog apparently chewed through its harness, thus getting loose...
For the love of God and everything holy, please pick up after your dog so the rest of us can enjoy our walks, runs, hikes, etc without having to step in your dog's droppings. I can't believe the indecency of some people who think that they can simply walk away from their dog's pile without a second thought...