The days around July 4 are historically the busiest for lost dog reports, according to data from Shelter Animals Count.
Some of the animal were standing in more than a foot of manure, the MSPCA said.
While some pet advocates cheered the bill as being humane for the animals and consumer-safe, others prefer regulation over prohibition.
The dogs, cats, puppies, farm birds, ferrets and goats all need new homes.
The dog is a 6-month-old female that was not wearing a collar and has no microchip identifier, police said.
The calf is already 5-feet-tall.
Active dogs take the cake for the most popular breed in The Bay State, according to recent data.
Lily Bolton of Baypath said many of the dogs were under-socialized, malnourished, and suffering from infections.
Massachusetts is among the most expensive states in the country for dog owners. Here's how it breaks down.
The 1-year-old is a big package of personality and spunk for a family who helps him lay off the cookies (just a bit).
Big Man, a Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix from a Massachusetts dog rescue, is destined for stardom with an appearance in the Puppy Bowl.
The MSPCA offers five tips to help your dog or cat stay relatively anxiety-free during loud Independence Day fireworks explosions.
Watch out for bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting if your canine critter ate this brand of dog food.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston took in a lizard that was hiding in a car from Florida to Massachusetts.
They are among many homeless pets seeking adoption through Kitty Connection, a no-kill animal rescue organization based in Medford.
Podokesaurus holyokensis means “swift-footed lizard of Holyoke,” according to Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis.