Washoe County, Reno and Sparks take aim at dog waste in parks

• Washoe County citizens can help decrease dog waste by adopting Mutt Mitt Stations providing bags for cleanup. • Mutt Mitt Stations can be sponsored with a $250 donation. The donation covers the cost, installation and a case of bags for the station.

Clackamas County Dog Services adopting out 12 cats from veteran losing her home

To adopt one of the cats for $25, contact Dog Services at 503-655-8628 or stop by the shelter at 13141 SE Highway 212, Clackamas. The office is open from11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Why are people turned away when trying to adopt a dog?

There's a bit of a controversy brewing between the Amarillo SPCA and a local couple over whether or not they're capable of taking care of an adopted pet.

Miley Cyrus adopts another dog

Miley Cyrus has taken in another rescue dog, just a few days after adopting a puppy abandoned outside a California store.

Fayetteville City Council discusses adopting same pet limits Cumberland County is considering

Revised animal-control rules, including new household dog limits, could be adopted this month in Fayetteville and Cumberland County, officials say. County Attorney Rick Moorefield told the City Council on Monday night the county commissioners are expected to take up the revamped ordinance May 21.