Animals

One Controversial Coyote Hunt Is Canceled, and Another Crops Up

by Molly Walsh on January 11, 2018 at 6:27PM

Green Mountain Animal Defenders circulated a petition to ban coyote hunting in Vermont and called the Series11 planned hunt a "killing spree." The petition, on change.org, had attracted almost 8,000 signatures as of Thursday afternoon, although many of those were from people who live outside Vermont.

Dogs-Gone: Franklin County Animal Rescue Fights to Reopen

by Katie Jickling on August 15, 2017 at 2:49PM

The board recently has kicked into high gear. They met weekly for months, often talking late into the night.

Chittenden County Humane Society CEO Nancy Cathcart to Step Down

by Katie Jickling on August 11, 2017 at 7:15PM

"I leave with a heavy heart but full of pride for all that we have accomplished," she said. Cathcart went to the Humane Society in July 2013 after spending four years as director of development and communications for the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington.

No Prison Time for Man Whose Loose Bull Caused Fatal Wreck

by Mark Davis on June 28, 2017 at 4:59PM

, like any other animal owner, is responsible for his animals." In prepared remarks, Kathryn Bellis said prosecutors should have been more aggressive and pursued a manslaughter charge against Mosher.

Defendants in Irasburg Poaching Case Avoid Jail in Plea Deal

by Mark Davis on February 22, 2016 at 1:21PM

Barrett said she agreed to the deal in part because the Dions did not have criminal records, and sentences that include prison time for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors are rare. The Dions' attorney, Kyle Hatt, did not respond to a phone message.