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Read MoreAtlantic City, New Jersey – An Atlantic City police officer is being hailed a hero after jumping into cold bay waters to rescue a dog struggling far from shore. Officer Matt Schmidt knew a boat…
Jasper County, Mississippi – On Sunday, a Mississippi mom shot and killed one of the three Rhesus monkeys who was still on the loose after last Tuesday’s crash along Interstate 59, outside of Heidelberg, Mississippi.…
Genesee County, Michigan – On Tuesday, October 28, two badly neglected dogs were found abandoned in a Genesee County pond. The German shepherds had been dumped in a wire crate, but they managed to break…
San Francisco, California – Residents near the Mission Delores area of San Francisco are mourning the death of a nine-year-old cat named KitKat who was allegedly killed this week by a self-driving Waymo car. As…
Bronx, New York – A so called “wannabe rapper,” has been arrested after violently beating a cat to death in what is being called a ritualistic sacrifice. On Thursday, 26-year-old David Mosley, aka Church of…
Madison, Wisconsin – More than a dozen German shepherds, include adult dogs and puppies, were rescued from property in Lafayette County. As reported by WMTV 15 News, the dogs and puppies were living in a…
Logan County, KY – A man has been identified and arrested after being caught on video hurling three young puppies over a fence last week at the Logan County Animal Care and Control. The shelter,…
Pinellas County, FL – A Florida man is behind bars after throwing a protective dog from the second-floor balcony of a residence. The man, identified by the Pinellas County Sheriff as 44-year-old Nigel Myers, threw…
Philadelphia – Recently, a skeletal puppy was found as a “stray” in Philadelphia. The malnourished puppy, dubbed Garcia, was so emaciated and weak that he could not stand. Outcast Rescue says: This sweet 5-month-old puppy…
Bradenton, FL – Last week, a man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after being caught beating a young, nine-week-old puppy. According to the Bradenton Police Department, staff at the Kava Social Club alerted…
Chatanooga, TN – Last week, a young K9 with the Chatanooga Police Department was euthanized after suffering devastating injuries in the line of duty. The three-year-old German shepherd, Diesel, was grievously wounded while performing a…
North Haven, CT – On Tuesday, police arrested 25-year-old Giovanni Whitmore for abusing a dog. According to the North Haven Police Department, Whitmore used his closed fist to punch the dog in the body, neck…
Long Island, NY – A devastating fire has destroyed a Long Island cat sanctuary, killing dozens of cats and the man who operated the facility. The cat rescue community has been rocked by news of…
Mission Viejo, CA – On Wednesday, officials with Mission Viejo Animal Services announced the arrest of the man caught on surveillance video abandoning an injured cat in a dumpster near the 25000 block of Cabot…
Update 3/13/2025: Man arrested – read more here. Mission Viejo, CA – The Mission Viejo Animal Services agency is hoping that a member of the public will assist them in identifying the person who abandoned…
South Bend, Indiana – A 23-year-old man was arrested on Thursday afternoon after allegedly throwing a cat from the Mishawaka Avenue Bridge into the St. Joseph River. The St. Joseph County Police Department announced the…
Hamilton County, IN – For over a decade, a beautiful tabby named Fiona lived a comfortable life with her family. But her life was turned upside down when her family of 12 years brought home…
Update: Yuri is back! Adopt-An-Angel told Facebook followers, “BREAKING NEWS! We have YURI back!!! Thank you Internet sleuths! The WPD has picked her up and we have her. We do NOT intend to press charges.…
Renton, WA – On New Year’s Eve, a coyote attacked a five-year-old child in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood of Renton. The boy was bitten and pulled to the ground and the coyote attempted to drag…
Shelton, WA – A Washington state wildlife sanctuary has temporarily shuttered its doors after a deadly virus killed 20 big cats in its care. According to the Wild Felid Advocacy Center, highly pathogenic avian influenza…
Arlington, VA – The week before Christmas, as an Arlington family’s house was decked out of the holiday, an unlikely visitor made a surprise appearance. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington shared the family’s magical…
Lunenburg County, VA – A Virginia man is dead after a bear fell on him during a hunting excursion. According to sources, Lester C. Harvey, 58, died after a bear fell from a tree, striking…
Colorado – Heavy snowfall in eastern Colorado is driving Pronghorn onto roads and they are dying in the dozens because of vehicles that mow them over. According to the southeast state wildlife office, the animals…
New York – Social media darling P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the Raccoon, who were killed by state officials in late October, did not have rabies says Chemung County Executive Chris Moss. The animals were…
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King County, WA – A cruelty investigation is underway in rural King County after a family’s cows were fatally shot. As reported by King 5, Holly and Dustin Peterson lost a pregnant cow and a…
Sugar Land, Texas – A young puppy is recovering after a brutal beating by 34-year-old Wo Zeng. The vicious beating was captured on video earlier this month and it reveals the horrific abuse the 13-week-old…
Oklahoma City, OK – The search continues for a man caught on surveillance video slamming a puppy to the ground. It is unknown if the puppy seen slammed to the ground on January 31 lived…
Bellevue, WA – On Sunday, a brazen thief stole a trailer and two mini-donkeys from a private driveway in Bellevue, Washington. The Bellevue Police Department has reached out to the public for assistance. The donkeys,…
Walker County, GA – A Georgia couple is facing animal cruelty charges for trying to euthanize their severely neglected dog, Roxy. According to a news release, 44-year-old Anthony Griggs and 42-year-old Crystal Spring Branch are…
Berwyn, Ill. – A family’s senior dog was found dead in their stolen SUV, months after the vehicle was taken. Wally, a 14-year-old Pomeranian, was in Rafael Corona’s white 2017 Subaru Forester SUV when it…
Ketchikan, AK – The search for two missing French bulldogs came to a tragic end near the Thorne Bay Harbor. According to officials, the remains of the missing dogs were found during a routine Alaska…
San Bernardino, CA – A young dog finds herself in need of help at a busy California animal shelter. The year-old Old English sheepdog, dubbed Baroness, entered the facility on March 19, and her stray…
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Newton County, Arkansas – Arkansas wildlife officials have admitted that the wrong black bear was killed after a fatal human attack that happened in at Sam’s Throne Campground on October 2.…
Miami, FL – An 8-foot-crocodile has been given a new lease on life after being found with a spear in her head earlier this week. Zoo Miami took the injured…
Zanesville, Ohio – A Muskingum County sheriff’s deputy is facing charges after leaving a working K9 in an unmarked patrol car, causing the dog to die from heat stroke. According…
Tacoma, Washington – This week, a tiny kitten was saved from certain death thanks to the efforts of Washington State troopers who responded to 911 calls requesting help. The frightening…
Rapid City, South Dakota – A South Dakota family is seeking answers after the death of their beloved horse, Cheyenne. The mare was found dead on the morning of October…
Eureka, CA – Bears at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka had an unexpected visitor last week. According to the zoo, a wild bear was spotted by staff on October…
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Cory D. Martinson, a man with a twisted propensity for strangling cats and kittens, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Martinson has been…
Vallejo, CA – On the night of October 17, two people threatened a man with a knife before stealing his wallet and his dog. According to the Vallejo Police Department,…
