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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 10, 2025

Spay & Neuter Programs Need State Support And Reporters Discuss A Statewide Camping Ban, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, advocates say spaying and neutering pets is key to reducing pet overpopulation and lawmakers are looking to strengthen spay and neuter access once again. Also, our reporters discuss some of the major legislative issues they covered last week with Lori Kersey from West Virginia Watch.

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Government Evan Robinson, May. 03, 2022

Fayette Animal Shelter At Odds With County Commission Over Policy, Budget

Earlier this year, the New River Humane Society/Fayette County Animal Control Center requested $210,000 from the Fayette County Commission. In March the Commission allocated $181,000, which members of the NRHS say isn’t enough. Student reporters at the Fayette Institute of Technology, Evan Robinson and Matthew Light, looked into the situation and have this report.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Dec. 19, 2019

Concept of ‘Cat Cafes’ May Be Helping More Felines Find Forever Homes

Every year for Christmas, cats are often given as gifts. But many end up in animal shelters. In fact, 3.2 million cats enter animal shelters every year in…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Jun. 29, 2016