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🌱 Why Prince George seized 42 animals while its shelter was under fire

Prince George, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Prince George! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Prince George seized 42 animals while its shelter was under fire

Also on today's calendar: FGHT VA & NC - PRAYER BREAKFAST 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunshine, very warm and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Records: County seized 42 animals while shelter was under state scrutiny (wtvr.com) — Prince George County Animal Services’ seizure of 42 animals from a local woman, despite limited shelter capacity and state scrutiny, is raising tough questions about how the county handled the case. New records detail lost evidence, a dog that escaped, another that died in custody, hundreds of charges later dropped, and policy changes now in place at the county shelter.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hopewell

  • Gas line replacement will slow traffic on busy Hopewell street (progress-index.com)
  • Social Butterfly columnist's Easy Apple Cobbler with a Twist recipe (progress-index.com)
  • Roanoke County and Lynchburg City Top Local School Security Grant Awards for 2026-27 (theroanokestar.com)

Petersburg

  • Petersburg buses now limit hold times after riders report delays (progress-index.com)
  • Viewers step in to help Prince George woman after stolen car towing dispute (12onyourside.com)
  • Three Central Virginia projects receive $500,000 to build, repair trails (wric.com)

Ok Prince George! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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