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Read MorePleasanton, CA – A dog left on an apartment balcony in the blistering sun died from heat stroke on Tuesday. The dog, which appeared to be a Rottweiler, had no shelter from the sun and…
Update: Unconfirmed reports that Holly was rescued. Her listing is no longer active. San Bernardino, CA – In early September, a gorgeous German shepherd was picked up as a stray and taken to the city…
Hamilton County, Indiana – An adorable, affectionate senior cat named Stormy is in need of a new home after her prior owner left the country. According to the Humane Society for Hamilton County, the 10-year-old…
Door County, WI – There is growing outrage over the killing of a pig dubbed Jewel on Highway 42 in Door County. According to sources, the pig had been wandering loose for several days and…
Baghpat, India – A six-year-old child was saved from a sexual assault thanks to a troop of monkeys who seemingly intervened on her behalf. As reported by The Independent, the little girl was playing outside…
San Jacinto, CA – A three-year-old German shepherd’s life has been turned upside as she finds herself in a kennel run at the Riverside County Animal Control – San Jacinto Shelter. The young dog, dubbed…
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Read MoreConway, South Carolina – An investigation into possible dog fighting in Horry County led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of 33 dogs on April 15. According to sources, South Carolina Law…
An kitten, abandoned deep in the woods of Licking County, Ohio, was rescued thanks to a mountain biker’s dog, who noticed her in a tree. On Thursday, May 6, the Licking County Humane Society posted…
Meet Buffy, a yellow Labrador retriever who has been specially trained to sniff out the Covid-19 virus at a hospital in Florida. The two-year-old dog trained with Southeastern Guide Dogs for nine months before she…
In April, an ambitious second-grader raised over $2,000 for shelter animals in East Haven, Connecticut. The boy behind the sweet gesture is seven-year-old Connor Vece. His grandmother, Mary Correia, explained how the idea came to…
Animal control officers are always ready to rescue an animal in need, whether it’s a stray dog, or a wild animal. And earlier this week, officers in Iowa were called out to investigate a particularly…
Lawmakers in New York have advanced a bill that will help shut down the state’s puppy mill pipeline. The bill, sponsored by Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris (D – 12th District) and Assembly member Linda…
Against all odds, a “demonic” Chihuahua, whose incredibly truthful adoption biography went viral on social media, has been adopted. The two-year-old dog, named Prancer, was being fostered by Tyfanee Fortuna, who penned a rather hilarious…
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Read MoreLas Vegas, Nevada – A man is accused of drowning his neighbor’s cat in a tub full of water in the garage of his Las Vegas townhouse. According to reports, police identified Joshua Booth as…
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Read MoreOrlando, Florida – Dozens of sloths imported from South America died in an unheated Florida warehouse where they were being held before going to the still unopened Sloth World attraction in Orlando. The ill-fated sloths…
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Read MoreConway, South Carolina – An investigation into possible dog fighting in Horry County led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of 33 dogs on April 15. According to sources, South Carolina Law…
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Read MoreRiverside County, California – Nearly 500 ducks have been surrendered to the Riverside County Animal Services facility. According to the agency, a total of 480 ducks were surrendered by a property owner in unincorporated Riverside…
Update! After the publication of this article, Kenny was rescued! San Bernardino, CA – A malnourished puppy is unwanted at just seven months of age. The pup, dubbed Kenny, has been at the San Bernardino…
Colombia – Last Tuesday, Colombia’s Parliament voted to end bullfights. All but two of the 95 members of Parliament voted in favor of banning bull fighting; the bill now goes to President Gustavo Petro for…
Update 6/3/2024: No longer listed – there are unconfirmed reports that Chance has been adopted. Downey, CA – A five-year-old dog named Chance finds himself in danger of losing his life after being surrendered to…
Forked River, NJ – A New Jersey animal shelter is seeking a home for a young, under socialized Golden Retriever named Dorothy. The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter shared photos of Dorothy, writing: We see…
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Omaha, Nebraska – A cat suffering with an upper respiratory infection and dental problems was abandoned in a parking lot earlier this month – the person who abandoned her left…
Update 5/20/2024: Adoption pending! East Haven, CT – A young German shepherd named Dakota recently lost her home after a strange incident that scared her owner. According to the East…
Update 5/20/2024: Adoption pending! Dallas, TX – A dreamy German shepherd, young (2 years), and handsome, is sitting on death row at a Texas animal shelter where Monday looms as…
Manchester, CT – A Connecticut woman has been arrested and charged for allegedly securing a dog to a tree in the woods and leaving him to die. According to the…
Broward County, FL – In mid-April, surveillance video captured footage showing a male encouraging his dog to attack and kill an innocent cat named Ringo. The cat was sitting safely…
Philadelphia, PA – A Pennsylvania shelter dog is seemingly unwanted. Smokey has been waiting for someone to choose him for more than 1282 days. On May 14, the Pennsylvania SPCA…
On Sunday, a pod of killer whales targeted a 50-foot yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar. The whales repeatedly slammed into the vessel, causing enough structural damage that it sunk.…
Hillsborough County, FL – A Florida woman who viciously beat a husky with a rubber mallet has been sentenced to years in prison. On May 10, 25-year-old Elizabeth Jaimes was…
