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Animals good news in Wisconsin.

Rescues, wildlife comebacks, and the humans who care for them. 3 verified stories from Wisconsin, including Oshkosh, West Salem, and Green Bay. Each one is checked and linked to the original report.

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A bright blue eastern bluebird perched on a thin branch

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin

An Oshkosh man, 90, was honored for 30 years of helping bluebirds

Len Place received a lifetime award from the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin for decades of building nest boxes and tending trails.

Verified · WBAY

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A yellow Labrador retriever standing in snow and looking toward the camera

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West Salem, Wisconsin

A Wisconsin veteran meets service dog Gilby after a two-year fundraiser

The La Crosse County American Legion and local groups paid to train Gilby for veteran Nicole Rogich. The dog is named for Air Force veteran James Gilbertson.

Verified · WKBT News 8000

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A black Labrador retriever lying in green grass and looking toward the camera

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Green Bay, Wisconsin

Green Bay's Rescue Roundup brought shelters and neighbors together for pets

The seventh annual fundraiser outside an east-side Petco raised support for a pet food pantry, a wellness clinic, and animals looking for homes.

Verified · WBAY

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