CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — If you’re looking to adopt a pet in January, you can do so for free in Chatham County. The Chatham County Animal Services (CCAS) is hosting a free adoption event from Jan. 14 through Jan. 31. If you adopt a dark-colored or heartworm-positive furry friend during the Give Paws a… Keep Reading
NEW HILL, N.C. (WTVD) — Fernando Cardenas had a home and business close to the Wake-Chatham county line, but an overnight fire gutted them both. Firefighters spent hours under the moonlight early Monday morning dousing hot spots that kept flaring up at 3H Equine Hospital and Mobile Veterinary Services in New Hill. “We’re very lucky,”… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Chatham County Animal Services is seeing an uptick in owner’s surrendering their pets, especially dogs. This past July animal services saw a 20 percent increase in owner’s surrender and a 10 percent overall increase in intake. That’s why Chatham County partnered with Renegade Paws Rescue to help expand its foster network.… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) is warning drivers: you have one more thing to watch out for on the roads. Officers spotted an alligator in the middle of the roadway on Islands Expressway near Old Ft. Jackson over the weekend. According to CCPD, the officers were able to coax him across the… Keep Reading
A bat found outside a home on Skidaway Island in Chatham County has tested positive for rabies, according to the Coastal Health District. There was no known human exposure to the sick bat, but the animal had contact with a family dog on the property. Fortunately, the dog was up to date on its rabies… Keep Reading
We are a month into spring and the bird world is abuzz with activity. Birds are courting, nesting, feeding babies, dressing in their best “get a date” costumes, and migrating to breeding territories in our area and beyond. The tiny northern parula is one of the first neo-tropical migrants to appear in early March. Listen… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Operation New Hope, which pairs inmates at the Chatham County Jail with dogs looking to be adopted, has been going strong for more than 10 years now. In that time, the program has seen plenty of success and just about every type of dog. Well, almost every type. “He loves to… Keep Reading
