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0 Pets These local pets are searching for their forever homes. Meet Peter, Roger, Pepper and more. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you've been looking to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family, you should check out these Rocky Hill area animal shelters for a pet you can take home. Across Connecticut, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home — and many are located within driving distance. On a search for a new fur child? Consider starting at a local shelter like Lucky Tails Inc Rescue, where Roger the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for … [Read more...] about Pet Adoption In The Rocky Hill Area: New Pets Added This Week

0 Pets If you're in search of a fuzzy new family member, these pets are waiting for their forever home in Greater Hartford area shelters. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you're looking to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your family, start with these Greater Hartford area animal shelters for a pet to take home. Millions of pets are surrendered to shelters each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only half of all shelter animals — about 3.2 million — are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Greater Hartford area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. … [Read more...] about Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In Greater Hartford Area

0 Pets This week's batch of adoptable pets in the Mount Vernon area are looking for their forever homes. Will you take one home? Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you're hoping to add a fuzzy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family, start with these Mount Vernon area shelters for a pet who needs a home. Over 6 million companion animals are given to shelters each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only half of all shelter animals — about 3.2 million — are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Mount Vernon area — are still waiting for their forever homes. Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we've rounded up this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect … [Read more...] about Mount Vernon Area Pets Up For Adoption: Diamond, Hazel & More

0 Pets Rescue organizations in your area put these pets up for adoption over the past week. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Want to add to your family? Look no further than these Stafford-Willington animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many pets are still looking for their forever home and facilities are still working to place pets with families. Millions of pets and other companion animals are given to adoption agencies each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only half of all shelter animals — about 3.2 million — are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Stafford-Willington area — are … [Read more...] about Stafford-Willington: Pets Up For Adoption At Area Shelters

0 Pets If you're in search of a furry new family member, these pets are waiting for their forever home in New Milford area shelters. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you've been hoping to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family, look no further than these New Milford area animal shelters for a pet you can take home. Millions of companion animals are given to adoption facilities each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only around half of all these animals are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals — some right here in the New Milford area — are still waiting for their forever homes. Need some help in … [Read more...] about New Milford Area Adoptable Pets: Cats, Dogs & More

The monkeypox outbreak that health authorities first noticed in Europe back in May is getting worse. According to the World Health Organization’s latest report , there are over 2,100 confirmed cases, and at least one person has died. Now geneticists finally have enough data to begin getting a handle on how exactly the outbreak started—and where it might be heading. It’s not good news. Monkeypox, a viral disease that causes fever and a rash and can be fatal in a small percentage of cases, is endemic in Africa. And now it’s running amuck on every other permanently inhabited continent—and evolving quickly. While health officials have all the tools they need to contain it—primarily contact-tracing and vaccines—right now the virus is moving faster than we are, and adapting. The current strain of monkeypox may have been circulating, undetected, months before we finally diagnosed the first case outside Africa. And because there are so many more copies of the virus than we first … [Read more...] about The Monkeypox Virus May Be Exhibiting ‘Accelerated Evolution’

7 Politics & Government Gov. Brian Kemp says the Supreme Court's ruling in Roe vs. Wade is a "historic victory for life." Andrea V. Watson , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies GEORGIA — Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday that the Supreme Court's ruling to allow states to again outlaw abortion is a "historic victory for life." The Supreme Court on Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision, which gave women a federal right to have an abortion. In Georgia, the ruling means the LIFE Act passed in 2019 may soon go into law. The bill bans most abortions at six weeks. "I look forward to its impact on the legal proceeding surrounding Georgia's LIFE Act and I hope our law will be fully implemented and ultimately protect countless unborn lives here in the peach State," Kemp said in a statement. "Working closely with the General Assembly, we have made significant strides to stand for life at all stages … [Read more...] about GA Abortion Law May Soon Be In Place As Kemp Hails ‘Historic Victory’

With the coronavirus that causes COVID, scientists are for the first time in history watching a virus evolve in real time. But there’s one huge question they’ve yet to answer: Will it get stronger or weaker? The CDC met Thursday to discuss whether to recommend Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 6 to 17. And a growing number of health startups are offering “coaching” services to help patients battle chronic conditions. Latest updates: COVID vaccines saved 20 million lives in first year of pandemic, report says Nearly 20 million lives were saved by COVID-19 vaccines during their first year, but even more deaths could have been prevented if international targets for the shots had been reached, the Associated Press reports. Researchers at Imperial College London used data from 185 countries to estimate that vaccines prevented 4.2 million COVID-19 deaths in India, 1.9 million in the United States, 1 million in Brazil, 631,000 in France and 507,000 in … [Read more...] about COVID in California: Young children also vulnerable to long COVID, study finds

New York (CNN Business) After the Supreme Court ruled on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade , corporate giants from a range of industries pledged to provide support and financial assistance for employees — and, in some cases, their dependents — seeking abortions in states that outlaw the procedure. The court's decision to roll back the nearly 50-year-old landmark ruling, which protected the federal, constitutional right to an abortion, is expected to transform the landscape of reproductive health in America, leaving abortion policy up to individual states and paving the way for numerous states to pass new abortion restrictions . As of Friday afternoon, state officials in at least seven states said that new abortion bans can now be enforced. Millions of people seeking abortions could soon be forced to travel across state lines to access the procedure, adding to the cost of an already often expensive healthcare service. For many, employers' benefit packages may be the only … [Read more...] about These US companies will cover travel costs for employees who need an abortion

0 Seasonal & Holidays Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Kingstowne. Mark Hand , Patch Staff Posted Reply KINGSTOWNE, VA — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022. We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Kingstowne, so you can start planning now. Here's what's in store this July 4 near Kingstowne: What: USA/Alexandria Birthday Celebration Where: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA When: Saturday, July 9, 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. This celebration marks Alexandria's 273rd birthday and the … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Kingstowne