Kentucky and Washington are the latest states to define coercive-control animal abuse as domestic and dating violence, and to include pets in protection-from-abuse orders. Judicial officials in Delaware are considering how to implement cross-reporting, pet…
Lake County, Ohio – A trio of dogs, rescued from conditions described as “deplorable,” are getting a second chance at a good life after being adopted. The dogs, a mother and two pups, were rescued…
Richland County, OH – 17 dogs have a new lease on life after being rescued from conditions described as “Hell on Earth.” On Thursday, the Richland County Humane Society announced the closure of their shelter…
Columbus, Ohio – A puppy who was discovered in a dumpster earlier this month has been adopted to a new home, where he doing doing “great.” The six-month-old pup, now known as Duke, was found…
Knightdale, North Carolina – A dog is lucky to be alive after falling into a river in North Carolina and getting trapped in debris. The frightening incident happened on Tuesday night when the pooch tumbled…
Weeks ago, thousands of people who followed the endearing antics of Henry and Baloo via the Henry the Colorado Dog social media accounts were devastated to learn that Henry had died after a short battle…
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Read MoreOmak, WA – On February 8, a car fire in Omak led to the discovery of 21 malnourished dogs. According to a news release from the Omak Police Department, the dogs were living in the…
Watauga County, NC – More than four months ago, Sandy’s owner passed away, shattering her world and leaving her homeless. Now, the senior cat is waiting for someone who will love her for the remainder…
Manhattan, NY – More than 300,000 people have viewed a homeless dog named Starsha, but zero people have applied to give her a home. According to Albert Harris Photography, Starsha was surrendered to the New…
Philadelphia, PA – A beautiful dog, described by those who know her as the “sweetest soul,” is deteriorating at a Philadelphia shelter where she has been bypassed by adopters for more than a year. The…
Charleston, SC – An emaciated dog, taken in at a South Carolina animal shelter, is recuperating from apparent neglect. The French bulldog, dubbed Valentine, was brought to the Charleston Animal Society on February 3 after being…
Miami-Dade, FL – A K9 with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office was killed after a suspected drug trafficker struck her handler’s vehicle, causing an accident. According to the sheriff’s office, K9 Roxi sustained severe injuries when…
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Washington – On June 13, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a press release announcing the final rule and decision to grant the Makah Tribe a waiver from the take prohibitions in the Marine Mammal…
Myrtle Beach, SC – Two people are facing animal cruelty charges after their dog nearly died from ingesting their drugs. According to sources, 15-pound Sophie, a Chihuahua, ate approximately a gram of her owners’ heroin…
Las Vegas, NV – A Nevada animal shelter is past critical capacity after taking in dozens of dogs and puppies from a breeder. The Animal Foundation said that 38 dogs from one home, including a…
Solano County, CA – This week, the public learned that a senior, retired military bomb sniffing dog had been surrendered to a Solano County animal shelter. The heartbreaking information was released by the Saving shelter…
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San Bernardino, CA – A 10-month-old puppy was recently tranquilized for euthanasia at the San Bernardino City Animal Control. Moments before the lethal injection was administered, staff did a final scan…
Manor, TX – A Texas woman was arrested and charged after nine caged dogs were discovered outside in 104-degree weather, without food or water. According to the Manor Police Department, one…
Ann Arbor, MI – For more than 1454 days, a Great Dane named Sigrid (aka Siggy) has been waiting for her chance to be adopted. The now nine-year-old dog was…
Orlando, FL – A senior cat has spent weeks in a Florida animal shelter, watching other cats get attention, and homes, while being completely ignored. The nine-year-old cat, Oreo, came…
Alton, IL – A police K9 was killed in the line of duty on Thursday morning. According to sources, K9 Odin, with the Alton Police Department, suffered fatal injuries after…
San Jacinto, CA – A uniquely colored, beautiful German shepherd puppy is in need of a helping hand in San Jacinto. The five-month-old tri-colored shepherd was taken in at the…
Seattle, WA – On Wednesday, the Seattle Police stated they have arrested a man suspected of murdering an 80-year-old dog walker during a carjacking. The victim, Ruth Dalton, of Grandma’s…
A senior German shepherd, who was near death from cancer, was recently given an anti-aging pill that has given him a new lease on life. The 12-year-old dog, Zeus, was…
