Dogs
Read MoreBayou L’Ourse, Louisiana – On Monday, the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 29-year-old Kevin Renard Lightell. According to a news release from Sheriff Leland Falcon, Kevin Lightell allegedly entered a woman’s home,…
Sparta, Wisconsin – A detective with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has resigned during an investigation into the “heat-related” death of his K9 partner, Kolt. According to the Wisconsin State Journal, the sheriff’s office announced…
Update: According to a Fox Los Angeles News report, Chance did not survive. His owner told the news agency: “He fought as hard as he could. even though we were hoping he would recover, for…
Colby County, AL – An Alabama animal shelter has created a fundraiser to help cover damages they sustained after a shelter pup named Titan threw himself an epic, late-night party. According to the Colby County…
LaPlace, Louisiana – Police in Louisiana are crediting a dog with helping them get a lost child back home. According to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to a call about…
Leiria, Portugal – On May 11, the world’s oldest dog celebrated his 31st birthday. Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo, had already shattered the average life expectancy of a dog at 30 years of age and…
Detroit, MI – A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) handler was put on leave after officials with the agency viewed video footage showing him aggressively yanking an explosives dog at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The video…
Cats
Read MoreMonroe, Louisiana – Eight kittens have a new lease on life after being abandoned in a crate left on a dumped trailer left on someone’s property. According to River Cities Humane Society for Cats, the…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreChalfont, Pennsylvania – An adult male snapping turtle has died from injuries allegedly inflicted by children who beat him with a baseball bat. The senior turtle was taken to the Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreLas Vegas, Nevada – A Canadian tourist who stole a 27-year-old flamingo named Peachy from his habitat at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino and took the bird to his hotel room has been convicted…
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Read MorePulaski County, KY – A 22-year-old Kentucky man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after he bit off a cat’s ears and threw her against a wall during a domestic dispute. Zachary Rollins of…
Mammoth Hot Springs, WY – An 11-year-old grizzly bear, who repeatedly overturned dumpsters and sought out human food, was captured and killed by Yellowstone National Park staff on May 14. In a release, Yellowstone National…
Loxley, Alabama – A dog who disappeared two years ago in Phoenix, Arizona, was found deceased in Loxley, Alabama, and the police are looking for the public’s assistance to determine what happened. On Friday, the…
Wilmington, NC – On April 15, a mutilated bottlenose dolphin was found on Lea-Hutaff Island in North Carolina. According to NOAA Fisheries Service, a member of the public discovered and reported the disturbing find to the…
Comanche, Texas – Three horses on a Comanche, Texas, ranch died earlier this month after a swarm of bees engulfed them while they grazed near their owner’s home. The horses were in a “black cloud” of…
Bethesda, Md – A government research laboratory, responsible for conducting countless, cruel experiments on beagles over the past four decades, has been shuttered. National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya recently made the announcement during…
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Read MoreMitchell, South Dakota – A video, uploaded to social media by a man named Jonathon Wilson, has sparked an animal cruelty investigation. The Facebook video, showing a caged squirrel allegedly being drowned, was shared with…
Tijuana, Mexico – On Sunday, dog racing came to an end in Mexico. The final race took place at Agua Caliente in Tijuana. Now, 150 greyhounds are in need of new homes. On Friday, the…
Wake County, NC – A dog breeder who left a litter of puppies inside of a parked car on a hot day is facing animal cruelty charges. According to sources, 36-year-old Whitney Johnson left seven…
Gwinnett County, GA – A man in Gwinnett County rescued a tiny, gray kitten who was tossed from a moving vehicle last week. As reported by WSBTV News, Ron Taylor was doing landscaping work in…
Pendleton, OR – On Friday, an Oregon rescue group took on a golden retriever urgently in need of help. According to the Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter (PAWS), good Samaritans rushed to their facility at the…
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Commerce City, Colorado – A dog died after being thrown from a moving car in Commerce City on the night of November 23. According to the Commerce City Police Department,…
Orlando, FL – A senior cat was recently surrendered to the Orange County Animal Services facility because her owner wanted to travel and could not find anyone to care for…
It is the season of special meals, decadent treats, and a plethora of snacks, and though you likely know not to share these goodies with your dog, sometimes the temptation…
Greene County, NY – The rescue community is mourning the loss of a man who perished Sunday evening in a plane crash in the Town of Windham. According to the…
Thanksgiving…the day you give thanks for all the good things in your life and enjoy a special meal with family and friends. On this day of thanks, you can also…
El Dorado County, CA – Last week, a dog was rescued from an abandoned mineshaft in northern California. According to the Garden Valley Fire Protection District, the dog had fallen…
It is Thanksgiving week and there are countless homeless shelter pets who would love nothing more than to be in a real home for the holiday. Thanks to shelter programs,…
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and indulgent feasting, but for our furry friends, it can also bring unexpected risks. While celebrating, it is essential to keep pets safe…
