Dogs do at times spread bacterial infections to humans, normally via licks on open wounds or via contact with the feces or urine of infected animals. Previous cases include Wisconsin local Greg ...

An emaciated dog that Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) described as “riddled with infected holes” is fighting for her life at the city shelter.

James scooped up the bloody dog and drove him to the Veterinary Specialty Services animal hospital in O’Fallon. It turns out the blood was from a gunshot wound to the dog’s chest. Sandoval ...