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Gov. Maura Healey issued a permit to the Newhouse Wildlife Rescue for Nibi, a 2-year-old beaver, allowing her to stay at the wildlife rehabilitation center and serve as an educational animal. “Nibi ...

A two-year animal cruelty investigation has resulted in felony charges filed against two animal rescue workers.

Harper is a totally different dog than the pup rescued from a hoarding case several years ago. According to the ASPCA, Harper ...