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Read MoreScranton, Pennsylvania – Two women and a service dog were killed by a crazed man wielding a machete in Scranton. According to the Scranton Police, 38-year-old Michael Woods attacked his victims at the Jermyn Apartments…
Atlanta, Georgia – A former Atlanta Police Department officer has been arrested and is facing three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals for torturing and killing her dog. According to sources, Zabria Bridges intentionally broke…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – On Tuesday, staff at the Pennsylvania SPCA found a taped-up box outside of the shelter facility. The cardboard box had a note on the side stating that the person had “no other…
Gonzales County, Texas – Days ago, officials in Gonzales County removed dozens of animals from a horse rescue and sanctuary. According to the Gonzales County Attorney’s Office, a Warrant for Seizure of Animals at Meadow…
Orange County, California – An Orange County man faces more than eight years in prison for an act of animal cruelty that claimed the life of a pregnant dog. According to a press release from…
University Place, Washington – Last week, the Smith family experienced every pet owner’s greatest fear…a devastating fire destroyed their house, and killed their dogs and cats, while they were not at home. The fire consumed…
Dogs
Read MoreSampson County, North Carolina – Dozens of dogs perished this week in a tragic building fire at a dog breeding operation in Sampson County. According to sources, the fire took place at the Black Creek Kennels…
San Diego, California – Lifeguards with the San Diego Fire Department recently saved a black Labrador retriever mix named Sadie after the dog was swept out to sea in a rip current. Sadie got in…
Ottawa County, Michigan – A man’s beloved dog bravely took on an armed stranger who broke into his home last week. The dog, a Rottweiler named Chief, suffered fatal injuries when 23-year-old Jason Varnado forced…
Watonwan County, Minnesota – Officials in Watonwan County made a grim discovery at a property where a woman was operating an animal rescue. The Watonwan County Sheriff’s Office said a woman was running the pet…
Flint, Michigan – The reward is growing for information about the abandonment of two caged German shepherds who were dumped in a Genesee County pond in late October. On Wednesday, Crime Stoppers announced a reward…
Clay County, Arkansas – Badly neglected beagles are now receiving care, and a Missouri man is facing 20 animal cruelty charges, following the discovery of a disturbing situation in Clay County, Arkansas. According to KAIT…
Columbia, Missouri – A Missouri German shepherd breeder is facing numerous animal cruelty-related charges following the discovery of dead and malnourished dogs at her property in Boone County. According to sources, 26-year-old Melissa Nicole Sanders,…
Cats
Read MoreAuburn, Washington – Late last week, someone abandoned 18 sick cats and kittens outside a door of the Auburn Valley Humane Society. According to the animal welfare agency, the ailing felines were left outside a…
San Bernardino, CA – A California man says he two cats died after drinking raw milk that was contaminated with bird flu. As reported by the Associated Press, Joseph Journell wanted his cats to get…
Summit County, Ohio – Summit County, Ohio, and its county-operated animal shelter are being sued for the “needless, cruel, and illegal killing of cats.” The lawsuit comes from Alley Cat Allies, the leader of the…
Hamilton County, Indiana – After living in a home for more than a decade, a beautiful calico cat finds herself in need of a new family to call her own. According to the Humane Society…
Chelmsford, Massachusetts – An elderly, blind cat is lucky to be alive after getting stuck on a piece of ice in the middle of Nabnasset Lake. The 20-year-old cat, Tiki, was about 30 to 40…
Adams County, WA – Two adult cats and nine newborn kittens are safe after someone abandoned them in a carrier left out in the freezing cold. According to Adams County Pet Rescue, the abandoned felines…
Orlando, 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…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreCatalina Island, California – In an effort to preserve the native habitat on Catalina Island, California officials have approved a plan to kill mule deer that occupy the land. Mule deer were intentionally introduced to…
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…
Alaska – The family of a 70-year-old Alaska man, who died while photographing a moose and her calves, say he died doing what he loved. According to sources, Dale Chorman ventured out on his property…
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…
Sparta, NJ – Dog owners are being urged to take caution following two bear attacks in Sparta Township, around West Mountain Road, in May. According to the Sparta Police Department, one incident resulted in fatal…
Washington State – Washington state hikers will need to remain vigilant while enjoying the great outdoors as wolf packs grow and move quickly to towards the west side of the state. And now hikers will…
Update 4/8/2024: After this article was published, the name of the hunter (Cody Roberts) was released publicly. Animal Victory has created a petition which can be viewed and signed at this link. Wyoming – A…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreBallinger, Texas – More than 70 animals, including 60+ dogs and puppies, have been rescued from a rural Texas home where they were living in squalor. Humane World for Animals, formerly Humane Society of the…
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Everett, Washington – A dog dubbed Binny is recovering after someone put her in a suitcase and threw her into an Everett dumpster. Thankfully the dog was discovered and rescued by an Everett police officer.…
Lynwood, California – Police in Los Angeles County are searching for a man who witnesses say strangled and assaulted a German shepherd. The cruel incident was observed on the afternoon of December 1 near the…
Atlanta, Georgia – A couple is facing felony aggravated animal cruelty charges for ongoing abuse that killed their dog, Hailey. Elijah Cox, 23, and Chakyra Stanford, 20, tried claiming their dog suffered devastating injuries from…
Watonwan County, Minnesota – Officials in Watonwan County made a grim discovery at a property where a woman was operating an animal rescue. The Watonwan County Sheriff’s Office said a woman was running the pet…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreFlorida – Florida has officially launched its first statewide animal abuser database, marking a major step forward in protecting animals and holding offenders accountable. The searchable database, now live on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement…
Daniel Island, SC – Residents of a Daniel Island community are mourning the death of an alligator known as Walter, who had lived in the area for 12 years. On Friday, Department of Natural Resources…
Update 3/15/2025: Rescued! San Bernardino, CA – A six-year-old dog named Jam is heartbroken after being adopted and then returned to the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter. Adding insult to injury, Jam is “deadlined” for…
Miami, FL – For nearly five years, a dog named Jones waited for someone to choose him at a Florida animal shelter. Jones was a 13-year-old senior when his day finally arrived…after 1739 days, Jones…
Mission Viejo, CA – On Wednesday, officials with Mission Viejo Animal Services announced the arrest of the man caught on surveillance video abandoning an injured cat in a dumpster near the 25000 block of Cabot…
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San Antonio, Texas – An accused kitten strangler has been arrested in San Antonio. The authorities say 31-year-old Ryan Berlanga turned himself in after community tips and police investigators identified him…
Clay County, Arkansas – Badly neglected beagles are now receiving care, and a Missouri man is facing 20 animal cruelty charges, following the discovery of a disturbing situation in Clay…
Yachats, Oregon – Plans are in place to euthanize a juvenile humpback whale who is beached on the coast near Yachats. The 26-foot-long yearling beached itself on the evening of…
Columbia, Missouri – A Missouri German shepherd breeder is facing numerous animal cruelty-related charges following the discovery of dead and malnourished dogs at her property in Boone County. According to…
Elmira, New York – According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, a small dog was force fed coins and thumbtacks for several months. The authorities issued a public release about…
Orange City, Florida – Dozens of dogs have been rescued from a bad situation in Orange City. A total of 41 dogs were surrendered from their owner after an animal…
San Antonio, Texas – On Sunday, November 9, a man was caught on surveillance video strangling a kitten in the stairwell of an apartment complex in the 7400 block of…
Niagara County, New York – A buck who found himself stranded 10 feet down a dry well in Niagara County was rescued on November 6. According to Fuzzy Fawn Wildlife,…
