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June trial date scheduled for Sloane in dog's starvation death

The trial date has been set for Washington County Controller April Sloane, who is accused of neglecting her dog and causing its starvation death in November. During a status conference Tuesday in Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Judge John DiSalle scheduled a June 10 trial for Sloane, who is facing two felony counts of […] ....

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Humans and dogs share gift of healing and love

Genetically, humans and dogs are more than 90% identical. In fact, research reveals startling physiological similarities between us and our four-legged companions, including everything from our gut microbiomes and the cellular effects of oxidative stress to the function of the limbic system, which helps to process and regulate emotions and memory. Sadly, this translates to […] ....

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It's doggone cold: Bring the pup inside - Observer-Reporter

Despite their abundance of fur, dogs and other pets need to be protected from the frigid temperatures. With the wind chill making it feel close to zero degrees Fahrenheit, dogs should be limited in their time outside. “I would say no more than 20 minutes,” said Megan Sonson, office manager at East Maiden Animal Clinic […] ....

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It's doggone cold: Bring the pup inside - Herald-Standard

Despite their abundance of fur, dogs and other pets need to be protected from the frigid temperatures. With the wind chill making it feel close to zero degrees Fahrenheit, dogs should be limited in their time outside. “I would say no more than 20 minutes,” said Megan Sonson, office manager at East Maiden Animal Clinic […] ....

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Sloane waives hearing on felony animal abuse charges in dog's death

A dozen protesters holding handmade signs packed the courtroom for Washington County Controller April Sloane’s preliminary hearing Tuesday on felony charges that she neglected her dog, Thor, and caused the animal’s death in late November. But Sloane didn’t physically attend the proceeding at Central Court inside the Washington County Courthouse, and instead participated through video […] ....

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