Coverage of pets in Wisconsin focuses on companion animals, from adoption and everyday care to veterinary treatment and the people who own them. Reporting follows shelters, pet food safety and the trends shaping how Wisconsin households keep their animals.
Motions filed in online court records would dismiss theft-related counts against four of the 51 people charged in the March Ridglan Farms break-in.
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Should people who break into animal research facilities face felony charges?
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Would you modify your yard or property to help support local wildlife species?
State surveys indicate a recovery for bat populations as Wisconsin marks a week dedicated to the nocturnal mammals.
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Should local infrastructure projects be delayed to accommodate the protection of endangered wildlife in your area?
The state must relocate endangered western ribbon snakes before construction on Highway 59 can move forward.
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Should large retail chains be held strictly liable for copying patented designs from small businesses?
The Wisconsin-based company alleges Petco illegally sold glasses featuring an embedded sphere design.
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Should individuals be permitted to bypass property laws to rescue animals from suspected abuse?
Two activists face criminal charges after removing two dozen dogs from a breeding facility in Wisconsin.
Day to day, that means adoption drives and shelter capacity, pet food and product recalls, new veterinary treatments, and research into how pets affect owners' mental health. Coverage reaches from Milwaukee and Madison to the rural counties where working and farm animals remain part of the household. Shelter intake and adoption rates tend to shift with the seasons and with housing costs. Veterinary access and the price of routine care are the constraints that most often shape a pet owner's choices.
