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Josie Malave

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Josie Malave is a student journalist at the University of Alabama, majoring in News Media. She has experience as a broadcast reporter at WVUA 23, a writer for The Crimson White, and an investigative reporter with Carnegie-Knight News 21. Outside of journalism, Josie enjoys line dancing, photography, and watching crime documentaries

  • Dogs at the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter
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    Dealing with extra rescue dogs and cats in Tuscaloosa when college students go home
    Josie Malave
    Alabama isn’t considered a good place to be if you’re a dog or cat. A 2024 report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund ranks our state 48th nationally for laws to protect pets.The group notes that social workers in Alabama don’t have to report signs of animal abuse despite evidence linking mistreatment of pets and domestic violence. One other trend was found regarding dogs and cats around the University of Alabama campus.