PHOTO: On Saturday, licensed USPTA Instructor and shelter pet owner Dan Berry will be giving tennis lessons to benefit the Friends of the DeKalb Co-AL Animal Adoption Center. (Contributed Photo | Friends of the…
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Friends of Animal Adoption Center holding 'Run for Rescue' 5k this month
(Friends of DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Saturday, October 14, the Friends of DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center will hold their…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dead Dogs Walking
(File Photo) The following letter was submitted to the Southern Torch by Kim Lewis of 1006 Airport Rd West, Fort Payne, Alabama 35967. To the Editor: Dead Dogs Walking Our…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council hires part-time animal control officer in response to 'dog problem'
PHOTO: Citizen Richard Pope addresses the council on the "dog problem" in Rainsville. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video of the Workshop and…
VIDEO: Fort Payne council votes to allow 'Death Penalty' for vicious dogs
PHOTO: Fort Payne City Attorney Rocky Watson discusses a revised ordinance on, "Addressing Animal Controls Within the City" at today's (May 16) council meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
Health Department: Dog that attacked to be released Monday
PHOTO: According to the DeKalb County Health Department, the dog involved in last week's attack will be released to the owner on Monday. The department pointed out that with no effective leash…
OPED: USDA Should end indiscriminate poisoning
PHOTO: The M-44 "Cyanide Bomb" is used by the USDA Wildlife Services Division to kill coyotes. (USDA.gov| Bannock County Sheriff's Office) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Back in…
Upcoming events
Jan. 23: Open House at the MERF House - We will have refreshments, door prizes, and readings by some of our Mentone writers’ groups. Free books for all Friends of the…