A new Ohio law may change the reputation of one animal breed...
Governor Kasich signed a bill this week which states that pitbulls will no longer be classified as "vicious" dogs. Executive Director of the Animal Shelter in Muskingum County Larry Hostetler said he's pleased with the new law, because pitbulls are just misunderstood.
"Any dog, whether it be a Chihuahua, Poodle, a Boston Terrier, can be made vicious if they're not trained right. And I try to look at...
The Muskingum County Animal Shelter is looking for help in finding a home for a energetic puppy.
Meet Daisy, a one year-old boxer mix. She has been returned to the animal shelter twice in the last year.
Volunteer, Niel Kiikka believed poor family matching is to blame, but believed the right family is out there for her somewhere.
"I've since had bike rides with her up to 15 miles and she's still got some reserve there, so she's going to make a great frisbee dog, or...
Cats and kittens at the animal shelter in Muskingum County still need your help.
The shelter held a free cat adoption day on July 23rd, and Executive Director Larry Hostetler said the event was very successful.
"We adopted out 149 cats in one day, so that helped us tremendously," said Hostetler. "We were able to start taking cats again."
Hostetler said the shelter is filling up again, but euthanization is the last resort.
"We were able...
Despite large efforts to reduce overcrowding the local animal shelter is feeling no relief.
The Animal Shelter in Muskingum County has been feeling the pinch due to overcrowding since the winter months. Executive Director, Larry Hostetler said they have been an adoptable, no kill shelter for more than 6 years, but said they will be forced to euthanized if they are unable to control the population.
"By all means get your cats spayed and neutered, and all your pets spayed and...
Fourth of July celebrations may be fun for everyone...except your pet.
Animal Shelters throughout the country are accustom to receiving, what they call 'July Fourth Dogs' these are dogs who run off and become lost during firework celebrations. Executive Director Larry Hostetler of the Muskingum County Animal Shelter said loud noises on the Fourth of July can be a very traumatic time for pets and he advises to leave all pets at home.
"You never know when...
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