Muskego Pets Who Need A Home

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Do you want to add to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter or organization. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to fulfill adoptions.

Across Wisconsin, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home — many of whom are located within driving distance. In the search for an adorable new companion, consider looking around at a local shelter. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.

If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. Whether you're a dog person, or if cats are more your thing, there are several great options available. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Dasher-(Christy Noel's pup)

  • Name: Dasher-(Christy Noel's pup)

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Fluffy Dog Rescue, Hartland, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Anatolian Shepherd Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Please note donations using the SPONSOR ME tab will not go to Fluffy Dog Rescue.To Locate Our Application go..." Learn more

Blitzen-(Christy Noel's pup)

  • Name: Blitzen-(Christy Noel's pup)

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Fluffy Dog Rescue, Hartland, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Anatolian Shepherd Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Please note donations using the SPONSOR ME tab will not go to Fluffy Dog Rescue.To Locate Our Application go..." Learn more

Comet-(Christy Noel's pup)

  • Name: Comet-(Christy Noel's pup)

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Fluffy Dog Rescue, Hartland, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Anatolian Shepherd Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Please note donations using the SPONSOR ME tab will not go to Fluffy Dog Rescue.To Locate Our Application go..." Learn more

Prancer-(Christy Noel's pup)

  • Name: Prancer-(Christy Noel's pup)

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Fluffy Dog Rescue, Hartland, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Anatolian Shepherd Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Please note donations using the SPONSOR ME tab will not go to Fluffy Dog Rescue.To Locate Our Application go..." Learn more

Dancer-(Christy Noel's pup)

  • Name: Dancer-(Christy Noel's pup)

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Fluffy Dog Rescue, Hartland, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Anatolian Shepherd Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Please note donations using the SPONSOR ME tab will not go to Fluffy Dog Rescue.To Locate Our Application go..." Learn more

Girlie

  • Name: Girlie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Bichon And Little Buddies Rescue, Mukwonago, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Scroll down to learn more about this pet:***Bichon and Little Buddies is open onlyby appointment with a..." Learn more

Mocha

  • Name: Mocha

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Welfare Society Of Waukesha County, 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 4.625lbs Age: 0yrs 4mths 0wks" Learn more

Todo

  • Name: Todo

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Reach Rescue Inc, 372 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Brussels Griffon

  • Description: "This dog is a new arrival to REACH Rescue. Check back for more information as their foster family gets to..." Learn more

**LENNOX**

  • Name: **LENNOX**

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue, S47 W30760 State Road 59, North Prairie, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Australian Shepherd Shepherd Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Please go to our website,http://www.hoovershausealldogrescue.com/and complete the adoption application.Once your application is approved, the WI manager will..." Learn more

**LISTON**

  • Name: **LISTON**

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue, S47 W30760 State Road 59, North Prairie, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Australian Shepherd Shepherd Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Please go to our website,http://www.hoovershausealldogrescue.com/and complete the adoption application.Once your application is approved, the WI manager will..." Learn more

Anne

  • Name: Anne

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Tiny Paws Small Dog Rescue, Union Grove, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Pomeranian Mixed Breed Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Meet Anne (Annie). Annie is believed to be a Pomeranian Mix and is available for adoption. Annie came to the..." Learn more

**LUCIUS**

  • Name: **LUCIUS**

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue, S47 W30760 State Road 59, North Prairie, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Australian Shepherd Shepherd Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Please go to our website,http://www.hoovershausealldogrescue.com/and complete the adoption application.Once your application is approved, the WI manager will..." Learn more

Whiskers

  • Name: Whiskers

  • Species: Hamster

  • Location: Center For Animal Rehabilitation And Education Inc, Waukesha, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hamster

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Whiskers came to us from Animal Control. She lost her home due to eviction. She is a young adult Syrian..." Learn more

**JOEY**

  • Name: **JOEY**

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue, S47 W30760 State Road 59, North Prairie, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Please go to our website,http://www.hoovershausealldogrescue.com/and complete the adoption application.Once your application is approved, the WI manager will..." Learn more

**NICCY**

  • Name: **NICCY**

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue, S47 W30760 State Road 59, North Prairie, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Please go to our website,http://www.hoovershausealldogrescue.com/and complete the adoption application.Once your application is approved, the WI manager will..." Learn more

**NIGEL**

  • Name: **NIGEL**

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue, S47 W30760 State Road 59, North Prairie, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Please go to our website,http://www.hoovershausealldogrescue.com/and complete the adoption application.Once your application is approved, the WI manager will..." Learn more

**JOKER**

  • Name: **JOKER**

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue, S47 W30760 State Road 59, North Prairie, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Please go to our website,http://www.hoovershausealldogrescue.com/and complete the adoption application.Once your application is approved, the WI manager will..." Learn more

**DOREEN**

  • Name: **DOREEN**

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue, S47 W30760 State Road 59, North Prairie, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Pug

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Please go to our website,http://www.hoovershausealldogrescue.com/and complete the adoption application.Once your application is approved, the WI manager will..." Learn more

Tahki

  • Name: Tahki

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Welfare Society Of Waukesha County, 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Orange Tabby Weight: 10.4375lbs Age: 1yrs 3mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Franki

  • Name: Franki

  • Species: Parrot

  • Location: Humane Animal Welfare Society Of Waukesha County, 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Cockatiel

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Grey Age: 2yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more

Lexi

  • Name: Lexi

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Manx

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Super cat could be my nickname I’m told. What do they mean? Well, I was lucky and spent time in..." Learn more

Chestnut

  • Name: Chestnut

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save A Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "I came in through an open admissions facility and while it is always a little overwhelming when you have to..." Learn more

Coal

  • Name: Coal

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Save A Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog

  • Description: "While I’m a big boy, I can be shy when I first meet new people. I wish I could share..." Learn more

Tino

  • Name: Tino

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Save A Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier

  • Description: "No one would allow me to move with my family so I couldn’t stay with them. This was very sad...." Learn more

Tupaw Shakir

  • Name: Tupaw Shakir

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Save A Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Description: "I almost look like I could fly, right? My friends think that I’m a pretty cool looking dog but we..." Learn more

Jet

  • Name: Jet

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Save A Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Description: "Happy? Of course I am. A ride to a second chance at life at Save-A-Pet? You have to be crazy..." Learn more

Hendrix

  • Name: Hendrix

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Education And Rescue, Libertyville, IL

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Jack Russell Terrier

  • Description: "_________________________________________________________________________Adoption Donation for Hendrix is $ 425.00WANT TO MEET HendrixThe first step would be for you to..." Learn more

Panther

  • Name: Panther

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Education And Rescue, Libertyville, IL

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair

  • Description: "_________________________________________________________________________Adoption Donation for Panther is $ 175.00WANT TO MEET PantherThe first step would be for you to..." Learn more

Coco Bean

  • Name: Coco Bean

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Alberts Dog Lounge, Whitewater, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Manchester Terrier Terrier Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Meet Coco Bean!*Coco Bean will be traveling to WI in the middle of January and will be able to..." Learn more

Sia - Reduced Fee!

  • Name: Sia - Reduced Fee!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Society Of Jefferson County Inc, W6127 Kiesling Rd., Jefferson, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix

  • Description: "My best friend Celine and I are a bonded pair who lost our home when our owner passed away. We..." Learn more

Ollie - Reduced Fee!

  • Name: Ollie - Reduced Fee!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Society Of Jefferson County Inc, W6127 Kiesling Rd., Jefferson, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "I'm a handsome fawn tabby who lost my home when my owner passed away. I am understandably stressed about finding..." Learn more

Celine - Reduced Fee!

  • Name: Celine - Reduced Fee!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Society Of Jefferson County Inc, W6127 Kiesling Rd., Jefferson, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "My best friend Sia and I are a bonded pair who lost our home when our owner passed away. We..." Learn more

Izzy $400

  • Name: Izzy $400

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Rescue Gang, Milwaukee, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua

  • Description: "Hi I am Izzy! I am a 10 month, 6 lbs, short coat female chihuahua and I am looking for..." Learn more

Moe - Reduced Fee!

  • Name: Moe - Reduced Fee!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Society Of Jefferson County Inc, W6127 Kiesling Rd., Jefferson, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "My sister Minnie and I are a bonded pair looking for a home together. We are both 3 years old..." Learn more

Minnie - Reduced Fee!

  • Name: Minnie - Reduced Fee!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Society Of Jefferson County Inc, W6127 Kiesling Rd., Jefferson, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "My brother Moe and I are a bonded pair who lost our home due to a family member's allergy. We..." Learn more

Dreidel

  • Name: Dreidel

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: H Dot Op Dot E Safehouse Inc, 1234 Lathrop Ave, Racine, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Meet Dreidel! He is an 8 month old kitty full of energy and spunk! He is so friendly and very..." Learn more

Jolly

  • Name: Jolly

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: H Dot Op Dot E Safehouse Inc, 1234 Lathrop Ave, Racine, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Meet Jolly. She is a 1.5 year old female kitty who is very sweet and laid back. She doesn’t show..." Learn more

Hermn - Reduced Fee!

  • Name: Hermn - Reduced Fee!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Society Of Jefferson County Inc, W6127 Kiesling Rd., Jefferson, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "More information coming soon!As part of the "Adopt Till You Drop" promotion my adoption fee is half price if..." Learn more

Hermoine - Reduced Fee!

  • Name: Hermoine - Reduced Fee!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Society Of Jefferson County Inc, W6127 Kiesling Rd., Jefferson, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "More information coming soon!As part of the "Adopt Till You Drop" promotion my adoption fee is half price if..." Learn more

Tannen

  • Name: Tannen

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: H Dot Op Dot E Safehouse Inc, 1234 Lathrop Ave, Racine, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "This is Tannen. He is a 2 year old boy with beautiful coloring and stripes! He is a very social..." Learn more

Yule

  • Name: Yule

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: H Dot Op Dot E Safehouse Inc, 1234 Lathrop Ave, Racine, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Meet Yule! Aka Piggy Back cat because he not only tolerated the boys putting him on their shoulders/back, he loved..." Learn more

Buck

  • Name: Buck

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Humane Animal Welfare Society Of Waukesha County, 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

  • Description: "Primary Color: Blue Secondary Color: Ticked Weight: 20.6kg Age: 4yrs 0mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Princess

  • Name: Princess

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Humane Animal Welfare Society Of Waukesha County, 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "Princess is a daddy's girl who seems to be housebroken. She like to go for car rides and walks. She..." Learn more

Foster

  • Name: Foster

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Welfare Society Of Waukesha County, 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Grey Tabby Weight: 10lbs Age: 1yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Otter

  • Name: Otter

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Save A Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Plott Hound Mixed Breed Mix

  • Description: "Floppy ears, nose in action, softest eyes….come over here so I can melt your heart. I am the one with..." Learn more

Bailey $350

  • Name: Bailey $350

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Rescue Gang, Milwaukee, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Leonberger

  • Description: "Bailey is a whole lotta lady at 5 years of age. Her hobbies include eating, eating some more and finding..." Learn more

Nunzio

  • Name: Nunzio

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Welfare Society Of Waukesha County, 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Grey Secondary Color: White Weight: 10.375lbs Age: 4yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Faline

  • Name: Faline

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Bichon And Little Buddies Rescue, Mukwonago, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua

  • Description: "Scroll down to learn more about this pet:***Bichon and Little Buddies is open onlyby appointment with a..." Learn more

Tony Tiger

  • Name: Tony Tiger

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Bichon And Little Buddies Rescue, Mukwonago, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever

  • Description: "Scroll down to learn more about this pet:***Bichon and Little Buddies is open onlyby appointment with a..." Learn more

Amarillo

  • Name: Amarillo

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Bichon And Little Buddies Rescue, Mukwonago, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Beagle Chihuahua Mix

  • Description: "Scroll down to learn more about this pet:***Bichon and Little Buddies is open onlyby appointment with a..." Learn more

Tiny Tot

  • Name: Tiny Tot

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Bichon And Little Buddies Rescue, Mukwonago, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever

  • Description: "Scroll down to learn more about this pet:***Bichon and Little Buddies is open onlyby appointment with a..." Learn more

Bianca

  • Name: Bianca

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Community Cat Inc, PO Box 447, Whitewater, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair

  • Description: "Beautiful green-eyed Bianca seeks comfy place next to you on couch! Bianca will seek your attention for little pets and..." Learn more

Coco

  • Name: Coco

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Alberts Dog Lounge, Whitewater, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Shih Tzu

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "Meet Coco!*Coco is in our Houston foster program and will be able to travel at the end of January.*..." Learn more

Mistletoe

  • Name: Mistletoe

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Humane Animal Welfare Society Of Waukesha County, 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Description: "Who doesn't need a some Mistletoe this holiday season?! This gorgeous girl is sweet as a kiss, and per the..." Learn more

Tot

  • Name: Tot

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Humane Animal Welfare Society Of Waukesha County, 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Calico Weight: 8.875lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

This article originally appeared on the Muskego Patch

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  • Teenager in hiding after reporting own father for involvement in Capitol riots

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  • Republican split widens as Donald Trump intervenes in party elections in Arizona

    The acrimonious split within Republican ranks widened over the weekend as Donald Trump made his foray back into politics, backing the re-election of a hard-line supporter as chair of the party in Arizona. His wholehearted support for Kelli Ward was seen by allies as the former president firing a warning shot across the bows of any Republican senators considering backing his impeachment. Underlining Mr Trump’s grip on the Republican grassroots, the Arizona party also voted to censure John McCain’s widow, Cindy, former senator Jeff Flake and governor Doug Ducey, who refused to back the former president’s claims of election fraud. Mr Trump’s intervention came amid reports that he is considering setting up a “Patriot Party” which would spearhead primary challenges to his opponents in the 2022 mid-term elections. The former president has already amassed a massive war chest with his Save America political action committee declaring last month that it had raked in $207.5 million in donations.

  • Samsung scion Lee won't appeal prison sentence for bribery

    Samsung scion Lee Jae-yong and prosecutors have decided not to appeal a court ruling that convicted him for bribing South Korea’s former president for business favors, confirming a prison term of two and a half years for the country’s most influential corporate leader, according to lawyers and court officials on Monday. The deal helped strengthen Lee’s control over Samsung’s corporate empire. The bribery allegation involving Lee was a key crime in the 2016 corruption scandal that ousted Park Geun-hye from the presidency and sent her to prison.

  • Biden administration has system in place where reporters will not ask president tough questions: Media critic

    Steve Krakauer, editor at Fourth Watch, says 'it shouldn't be contingent' on one reporter to ask Biden tough questions.

  • EU states no longer recognise Guaido as Venezuela's interim president

    Venezuela's Juan Guaido is a "privileged interlocutor" but no longer considered interim president, European Union states said in a statement on Monday, sticking by their decision to downgrade his status. The EU's 27 states had said on Jan. 6 they could no longer legally recognise Guaido as after he lost his position as head of parliament following legislative elections in Venezuela in December, despite the EU not recognising that vote. Following the disputed re-election of President Nicolas Maduro in 2018, Guaido, as head of parliament, became interim president.

  • Joe Biden: America's second Catholic president

    The president's views on some hot-button social issues have led to clashes with US Catholic hierarchy.

  • China pushes conspiracy theories on COVID origin, vaccines

    Chinese state media have stoked concerns about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite rigorous trials indicating it is safe. A government spokesperson has raised the unsubstantiated theory that the coronavirus could have emerged from a U.S. military lab, giving it more credence in China. As the ruling Communist Party faces growing questioning about China's vaccines and renewed criticism of its early COVID-19 response, it is hitting back by encouraging conspiracy theories that some experts say could cause harm.

  • Boycott 'wildcat' Scottish independence vote, says Scottish Conservative leader

    Backers of the union of the United Kingdom's four nations should boycott any "wildcat" independence referendum for Scotland, the leader of the Scottish Conservative Party said on Monday, after the nation's first minister pressed ahead with plans for a vote. Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said on Sunday she was hoping a strong performance by her Scottish National Party (SNP) in an election in May would give her the mandate to hold a second referendum. To get a legal referendum, any such vote must be approved by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has ruled out doing so.