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…
On Saturday, April 17, police officers in Nassau County, New York, came to the rescue of a hopelessly stuck pooch. The Nassau County Police Department stepped in to help when a pit bull named Bentley…
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Read MoreBaldwin Park, CA – An elderly dog, in the twilight of his life, is facing imminent euthanasia at a busy California animal shelter. The 15-year-old dog, Chewy, is being held at the Los Angeles County…
Jackson, Wyoming – People familiar with a beloved grizzly bear known as Grizzly 399 are mourning the news of her death. The 28-year-old grizzly, fondly known as the Queen of the Tetons, died after being…
Update 10/25/2024: Sage was rescued by the Greendog Foundation! Thanks to everyone who networked on her behalf. Apple Valley, CA – A four-month-old puppy named Sage is facing an untimely and unfair demise at an…
Canton Township, PA – Police identified and arrested a man suspected of cruelly abandoning injured puppies in the trash in Canton Township. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the abandoned puppies were in plastic grocery…
Lexington, NC – A Lexington man is accused of letting several dogs starve to death at his home on Williamson Street. According to the Lexington Police Department, on October 10, officers found two dead dogs,…
Yancey County, NC – A North Carolina family was elated to learn that their beloved cat, Blanco, survived massive flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. Blanco’s owner escaped the rapidly rising waters, but their pet was swept…
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Placer County, CA – California wildlife officials are searching for the person who took all four paws from a deceased black bear in Placer County. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Law…
Downey, CA – A friendly, social German shepherd mix named Leandro has been put on “notice” at the Downey Animal Control facility. Last night, his advocate wrote: 72hr NOTICE APPROVED FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION Notes from…
Dallas, TX – A lovely five-year-old shepherd mix named Brownie is patiently waiting for someone to save her from an untimely date with death. According to the Urgent Pets of Dallas Animal Services Facebook page,…
Philadelphia, PA – On May 16, the Pennsylvania SPCA posted a photo of a beautiful senior cat named Parsnip, explaining to Facebook followers that she had been waiting for a home for more than a…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
