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Read MoreHouston, TX – On the morning of March 6, Christina Johnson disappeared while walking her dog, Max. Fast forward to March 15 – Max has been found, but his owner is still missing. Four days…
Austin, TX – A special needs senior dog finally has a home after more than 700 days at a Texas animal shelter. The 10-year-old dog, Velcro (formerly Beluga), was cared for by Austin Pets Alive!…
Miami-Dade, FL – On Monday, Zoo Miami announced the unexpected death of a juvenile giraffe who broke her neck. The three-month-old giraffe, Saba, was discovered deceased in her enclosure on Saturday – her body showed…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A dog adopted from a New Mexico animal shelter on March 9 quickly returned the favor to his guardian. As reported by WFLA News, Andrew Budek-Schmuisser adopted Peanut, a great dane mix,…
Downey, CA – A gorgeous, two-year-old Husky named Miles is described as a “rockstar,” but he has been overlooked at a busy California animal shelter and now he is in danger of losing his life.…
Arnold, Missouri – Last week, prosecutors charged 44-year-old Michael Lance Lott with animal abuse by torture or mutilation for throwing an innocent puppy from a hotel window, causing fatal injuries. According to court documents, Lott…
Dogs
Read MoreArgyle, NY – A couple owning a Washington County boarding facility are facing nearly two dozen misdemeanor counts following the deaths of 21 dogs who died at their business over the weekend. According to the…
Cats
Read MoreHuffman, TX – A woman has been arrested and charged for allegedly abandoning a kitten and running the kitten over with a truck. The disturbing incident was captured on video late last month – it shows…
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Read MoreDaniel, Wyoming – Animal welfare advocates have hope that there might be justice for a young wolf who was run down with a snowmobile, injured, and then paraded around a Wyoming bar by Cody Roberts…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreOnline groups dedicated to the torture and starvation of cats are spreading across the globe. As reported by the BBC, the torture groups started in China and they are now active around the world, including…
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Read MoreMilford, Maine – A 40-year-old woman from Havertown was arrested and is facing charges after her toddler and senior dog were found dead in a car in the parking lot of the Freshie’s gas station in…
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 shared a photo of the…
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. The people on board were…
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 sentenced to nearly six years…
Green Bay, Wisconsin – A Wisconsin man is facing charges for killing his neighbor’s cat, who got into his garage over the weekend. According to Fox 11, 25-year-old Zachary Hallet attacked the cat with a…
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Less than a week ago, National Animal News reported on a deadly virus impacting dogs in multiple states. Many people asked if the virus was regional, or nationwide – the…
Denver, CO – The Denver Zoo is mourning the loss of an African lion who was humanely euthanized for chronic health issues. In a public release, the zoo said that…
Update 11/25/2023: Betty was rescued by Northwest Boxer Rescue! Van Nuys, CA – A senior dog, 10 years of age, is at risk of being euthanized at the Los Angeles…
Chicago, IL – Hearts broke with word that a handsome “meatball” named Elvis did not get a home at a recent adoption event. The three-year-old mixed breed, in the care…
Jurupa Valley, CA – A gorgeous, young German shepherd is urgently in need of help. The dog, dubbed Delilah, is experiencing extreme kennel stress and she must exit the Riverside…
Duluth, MN – A woman believed to be responsible for allowing a dog to starve to death has been charged with mistreatment and torture of an animal. As reported by…
Philadelphia, PA – A beautiful cat named Jacqueline has literally grown up without a home or family of her own. The Pennsylvania SPCA explains that the year-and-a-half-old cat has been…
Seattle, WA – One of the dogs missing after a fire broke out at The Dog Resort in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood has been found. Allison Scarborough’s dog, Remi, has been…