On the morning of September 17, staff at the Kentucky Humane Society discovered an abandoned puppy who had been left in a cardboard box with a note written on the outside. The shelter said: On…
On Monday, rescuers came together to save a beagle who was stuck in a drainpipe in Jefferson Township, Ohio. Fayette Regional Humane Society (FRHS) humane agents learned that the dog was trapped in the drainpipe…
Recently, a police officer discovered a bedraggled, old dog wandering in Richardson, Texas. The officer picked up the stray pooch and got him to the Richardson Animal Shelter where staff went to work to…
A doctor, convicted of multiple counts of felony torture of an animal, will be sentenced next week in Dearborn County, Indiana. 58-year-old Joseph Stubbers III was convicted of the animal cruelty charges in July; the…
The following is an editorial written by Penny Eims many years ago. If I close my eyes, will it go away? Gassing chamber use in parts of the United States to kill cats and dogs…
On September 4, people exploring caves in Indiana’s Dewey Hickman Nature Preserve, made a shocking discovery. Deep in the pit of a 30-foot cave was an emaciated dog. The dog, dubbed Dewey, was rescued thanks…
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Read MorePhiladelphia, PA – A dog in Philadelphia is alive, despite being shot at close range in his head. The dog, dubbed Maverick, was found by a good Samaritan on November 20. According to the Pennsylvania…
Palm Desert, CA – A beloved Amur Leopard at the Living Desert Zoo passed away at the remarkable age of 21, making her among the oldest of her species in the world. According to the zoo,…
Philadelpha, PA – An adorable dog named Cheesecake narrowly escaped a life of unimaginable suffering when he was rescued from a dogfighting operation. Cheesecake was just a young puppy when he was saved, but nobody…
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, the dog was thrown from…
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 her. Albert Harris Photography shares…
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 to share wins out over…
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Opelousas, Louisiana – Two people have been arrested and are facing charges in connection with a case of puppy dumping in Opelousas. According to sources, Jasmine Mouton and Kendall Tyler were arrested for dumping two…
Wintersville, OH – A gorgeous, young bi-color German shepherd named Ragnar is suffering from a broken heart after spending 80 days in an Ohio animal shelter and finally being adopted, and then winding up in…
Chicago, IL – This week, the Lincoln Park Zoo announced the devastating loss of an African lion cub named Lomelok. The beloved cub underwent spinal surgery in March and had been slowly recovering, though things…
Manzanita, OR – Last Monday, a deceased humpback whale washed ashore at Nehalem Bay State Park. Experts with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration determined that the 34-foot whale had been dead for several days…
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Immokalee, FL – Two weeks ago, a neglected dog was rescued from a flooded plywood doghouse and his owner was arrested and taken to jail. A good Samaritan is responsible…
Houston, Texas – A highly rated Rover pet sitter is under investigation after four dogs died of heatstroke while in her care. As reported by KHOU News, one of the…
Spartanburg, SC – A sweet dog named Heaven has spent the majority of her life homeless at a shelter in South Carolina. Heaven has been at the Spartanburg Humane Society…
Indianapolis, IN – A German shepherd figured out how to honk the horn of a car after being locked inside for an estimated three hours in the heat. As reported…
Houston, Texas – Connie, the dog who was rescued from a shipping container after being trapped inside for at least a week, has died. Connie’s tragic death was announced late…
Lima, OH – A senior dog named Zeke has spent a good portion of his time in and out of an Ohio animal shelter, through no fault of his own.…
Renton, WA – A tragic fire claimed the lives of 11 bunnies at a Washington state animal sanctuary. The tragedy happened earlier this week in the bunny barn at the…
Tarrant County, TX – Someone left a litter of crated puppies to die in the extreme Texas heat. Thankfully, a good Samaritan spotted the pups in a crate and reached…
