Dogs
Read MoreOttumwa, Iowa – This week, an Iowa man pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his abandonment of an elderly dog in an Ottumwa dumpster. According to KTVO News, 63-year-old Virgel Dean Johnston, Jr. pleaded guilty to…
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…
Cats
Read MoreHenderson, Nevada – On August 31, the City of Henderson Animal Protection Services announced the rescue of 21 Sphynx cats from an “unfit” breeder running the Sin City Sphynx operation. According to KTNV, the breeding license…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreSimi Valley, California – On Tuesday afternoon, the non-profit agency, Wildlife Care of Southern California, released a heartbreaking update about the so-called “Studio City” coyote who was recently captured. The coyote, also known as Wendy, had…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreHenderson, Nevada – On August 31, the City of Henderson Animal Protection Services announced the rescue of 21 Sphynx cats from an “unfit” breeder running the Sin City Sphynx operation. According to KTNV, the breeding license…
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Read MorePhiladelpha, 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…
Greene County, NY – The rescue community is mourning the loss of a man who perished Sunday evening in a plane crash in the Town of Windham. According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, 49-year-old…
Thanksgiving…the day you give thanks for all the good things in your life and enjoy a special meal with family and friends. On this day of thanks, you can also treat your canine companions to…
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Read MoreHastings, Nebraska – Allison Rosenbach grew up in a third-generation beef-farming family in Nebraska. She knew cattle. She knew the farming life. And she knew what happened to cows when their value was measured in…
Phoenix, AZ – A beloved, popular German shepherd with dwarfism has passed away. Ranger had a huge social media following – fans from near and far followed the “forever puppy” on Instagram and it was…
Fort Wayne, IN – A malnourished, eight-week-old puppy is recovering after someone abandoned him in a porta-potty. According to the Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control agency, a city employee made the shocking discovery and…
Los Angeles, CA – A beautiful three-year-old dog is at risk of losing his life after his owner surrendered him to a busy California animal control agency. The dog, named Bobby, has a broken femur…rather…
Lehigh County, PA – The Pennsylvania Game Commission has issued an alert to dog owners and hikers after a disturbing discovery was made near the George W. Outerbridge shelter on the Appalachian Trail. According to…
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Solano County, CA – This week, the public learned that a senior, retired military bomb sniffing dog had been surrendered to a Solano County animal shelter. The heartbreaking information was…
Limestone, TN – A beloved antelope died at a Tennessee zoo after choking on a piece of carelessly discarded trash. Brights Zoo explains: Some ask why we don’t allow squeezable…
Chicago, IL – A Chicago area animal shelter is searching for a healing home for an adorable puppy named Mouse. According to PAWS Chicago, Mouse needs dental surgery to remove…
San Antonio, Texas – A cat suffered for days inside of a sealed box after someone abandoned her near a San Antonio veterinary hospital. According to the China Grove Veterinary…
Seattle, WA – The Washington State Ferry system is hoping to locate the owner of a dog who was found by the Colman Dock this week. According to the state…
Tacoma, WA – It is raining cats and dogs at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County and the deluge of unwanted pets has created a crisis. During a…
Las Vegas, NV – On Tuesday afternoon, in the midst of the Las Vegas summer heat, six dogs were found dead in the back of U-Haul truck parked outside of…
Chicago, IL – Strangers are rallying around a terribly injured dog who was found abandoned in an Edgewater park. Bri Coleman was walking her dog Zeus when she noticed a…
