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Local animal rescue fined for violating adoption laws in Massachusetts

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2 years ago

July 18, 2024

Local animal rescue fined for violating adoption laws in Massachusetts

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Local animal rescue Rural Texas Animal No Kill (TANK) Rescue has been fined $4,500 by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources.

An investigation by KRIS 6 News found Rural TANK and owner Kayla Denney has been violating the Animal Welfare Act. First-hand accounts were found of dogs and cats shipped across country crammed in crates sometimes without food or water. Sometimes adopters wouldn’t receive their pets after paying and in some cases, the animals arrive sick and die soon after.

In June 2021 the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources launched an investigation and issued a cease and desist to Rural TANK Rescue. They found the animal rescue had shipped a transport of dogs that all had Parvovirus.

MDAR said the fine is for violating the cease and desist and continuing to operate as an unlicensed rescue. The fine cites recent incidents of importing dogs with falsified health certificates, adopting dogs with behavioral issues and adopting a dog that died 16 hours after arrival.

Not only that, but Rural Tank lost it’s non-profit status in 2022 for failing to file any documents with the IRS.

Rural TANK has been known to operate out of San Patricio County since 2019.

If adopting in Massachusetts, MDAR encourages adopters to check if the organization you’re adopting from is licensed.

However in Texas, there is no licensing process with the state for animal rescues and shelters. So, be sure to do your homework before adopting anywhere.

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Inside the Massachusetts courtroom where former students face a teacher charged with rape

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April 23, 2026

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Inside the Massachusetts courtroom where former students face a teacher charged with rape

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The women said they were frightened, but they didn’t show it Wednesday in a Massachusetts courtroom as they watched the teacher who allegedly preyed on them when they were students at the posh Miss Hall’s School plead not guilty to rape.

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Heavy police presence due to ‘ongoing incident’ in Tewksbury

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April 22, 2026

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Heavy police presence due to ‘ongoing incident’ in Tewksbury

There is a heavy police presence in a section of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon due to what authorities are describing only as an “ongoing incident.”

“There is currently a heavy police presence on Salem Road due to an ongoing incident,” Tewksbury police said in a social media post just before 1 p.m. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. Please allow emergency personnel the space they need to respond safely and efficiently”

No further details were released. Police said they will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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April 22, 2026

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

CHELMSFORD, MASS. (WHDH) – A wrong-way driver crashed into another vehicle on I-495 in Chelmsford Tuesday night, shutting down the soundbound lanes in that area, according to Massachusetts State Police and The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).

State police said Troopers from the Concord Barracks responded to a two-car crash on I-495 at the Hunt Road overpass shortly before 10 p.m. They said preliminary information indicates the crash happened as a result of a wrong-way driver striking a vehicle traveling in the correct direction.

Chelmsford Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and the driver was taken to the hospital by MedFlight. State police said they suffered life-threatening injuries.

MassDOT said the highway southbound is currently closed at exit 88 due to the crash, and is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes at this time.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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