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Humane Society helps Kern County rescue 134 cats
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May 7, 2010 at 11:07 AM
The Humane Society of the United States and other animal welfare organizations helped Kern County officials remove 134 cats Thursday from a sanctuary in Lebec. Operators of Cause 4 Cats worked with officials, and got to keep about 80 cats.

Hollywood star helps give abused dog new home
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May 4, 2010 at 12:55 PM
The dog found hog-tied in a muddy field and left for dead will get a new home Wednesday. Kern County Animal Control director Guy Shaw joined actress Katherine Heigl and animal advocates at a press conference Tuesday.

Man arrested for allegedly tying up dog, leaving it for dead
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Apr 26, 2010 at 4:11 PM
A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of hog-tying a dog last week and leaving it for dead. By Monday, unspecified information from the public led investigators to James Worley, of Bakersfield.

Help wanted to bring dog's abuser to justice
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Apr 22, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Animal control officers were called about 8:15 a.m. Thursday to Adobe Road, which is in the area of Sandrini Road and Highway 99 south of Bakersfield. There, they found a dog in a muddy field with its mouth and legs bound.
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Animal control to hold low-cost rabies shot clinic
Mar 22, 2010 at 1:10 PM

Animal control to hold low-cost rabies shot clinic
Mar 22, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Kern County Animal Control is offering a low-cost rabies shot clinic Saturday at the fire station at 101 Universe Ave., which is right off North Chester Avenue. The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, and the cost of a vaccination is $5 per...
Oildale

2 pit bulls on the loose after mauling small dog
Mar 11, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Two pit bulls are still on the loose in south Bakersfield after mauling a small dog, according to Kern County Animal Control.

Spay Day here for pets
Feb 22, 2010 at 11:24 PM
Kern County Animal Control is partnering with the Angel Dogs Foundation and the Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation to host Spay Day. The groups will hold free spay and neutering surgeries, along with reduced vaccinations and...
Southeast Bakersfield

About 20 cats perish in Arvin fire
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Feb 5, 2010 at 12:26 PM
About 20 cats died in a house fire Friday morning in Arvin. The homeowner, Joy Kennedy, said the Kern County Fire Department told her the home was left uninhabitable, and the cats died of apparent smoke inhalation.

Family can't afford dog's surgery, but hospital may help
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Feb 4, 2010 at 6:08 PM
A family is facing a tough dilemma when it comes to their dog, who has been part of their family for seven years. Dakota was hit by a car and needs surgery, but they family said they can't afford it. One hospital may be stepping in to help, though.

Tearful convict: 'I didn't abuse any animals'
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Jan 28, 2010 at 6:29 PM
Convicted animal hoarder Cynthia Gudger insists she never harmed her pets, even after taking a plea deal on felony animal abuse charges. Gudger was arrested in 2008, and the case finally resulted in the plea bargain Wednesday.

Former dairy owner linked to property littered with dead sheep
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Dec 21, 2009 at 6:46 PM
The former owner of a large Kern County dairy is linked to the property where piles of dead sheep have been found. James Borba is owner of the land where the carcasses were found near Highway 119 and I-5, according to county records.

Investigation launched into sheep dumping
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Dec 4, 2009 at 5:53 PM
After the discovery of hundreds of dead sheep on vacant land, Kern County Animal Control will find the property's owner and demand the carcasses are removed properly. On Friday, officials said animal disposal rules are being violated.

Hundreds of dead sheep found dumped near I-5
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Dec 3, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Hundreds of dead sheep have been found dumped on vacant land near Interstate 5. A man camping in the area found the animal carcasses after hearing someone dump the bodies at night. Kern County Animal Control officers are investigating.