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…
A terrified dog, tethered to a chain and trapped beneath a collapsed shed, was rescued on September 1. The Louisiana SPCA posted photos of the trapped dog, and recounted the situation, and rescue effort. The…
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Read MoreOrlando, FL – A cat, adopted from the Orange County Animal Services facility a year-and-a-half ago, is back at the shelter, sitting in a lonely cage, because his owner decided that he could no longer…
San Francisco, CA – The San Francisco Police Department’s Marine Unit assisted in an unusual delivery Sunday morning. According to the authorities, the Marine Unit helped a German shepherd deliver seven puppies aboard the Kitty…
Dutchess County, NY – A litter of kittens was rescued after someone abandoned them in a covered tub, in cold weather. According to the Dutchess County SPCA, the kittens were abandoned in their shelter’s parking…
San Antonio, TX – Officials are investigating after a man and woman, and two dogs, were found dead inside a tent in San Antonio. Police responded to a tent on the 1700 block of South…
Summerville, SC – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of five people who are believed to be involved with killing 13 cats in Summerville. Following an investigation conducted by the BCSO Animal…
Update: Elizabeth Pollard’s body was later recovered from the sinkhole. Her cat has not been found. Rest in peace. Marguerite, PA – A desperate search is underway for a 64-year-old woman who vanished while looking…
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Mexico – Experts are blaming extreme heat for the alarming death of brown howler monkeys in Mexico. Howler monkeys in Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche and Veracruz have died with symptoms indicating dehydration and heat stroke as…
Update 6/5/2024: No longer listed. We will attempt to get the status of this dog. Dallas, TX – On April 21, a beautiful German shepherd named Lola was surrendered to Dallas Animal Services – her…
Sturgeon, MO – Kevin Abrahamson, the mayor of Sturgeon, unexpectedly resigned from his position following a police officer’s controversial fatal shooting of a small, blind dog named Teddy. On May 19, Officer Myron Woodson responded…
Jackson County, Colorado – Tragedy struck a Colorado ranch community on Saturday afternoon when a lightning strike took out 34 head of cattle, and the man who was feeding them. The single strike of lightning…
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Owens Crossroads, Alabama – A German shepherd puppy is alive and well thanks to a good Samaritan, and a compassionate police officer. According to the Owens Crossroads Police Department, on…
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…
