“We have nine dogs, we have sixteen cats, we have two ferrets, two parakeets, two cockatiels, one rabbit and the remaining is hens and roosters,” listed Aprille Hadsell, Veterinary Medical Director.

As the federal government shutdown drags on, the impact is being felt far beyond paychecks and grocery bills. It's even hitting the food bowls of family pets. Local shelters say more and more families ...

At Perry County Animal Rescue, the sound of barking and purring fills a facility that may soon fall silent. The nonprofit shelter, which has operated since 2009 without government funding, is facing a ...