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Read MoreOntario, California – For nearly a month, a young Doberman Pinscher named Loki has been held at the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire in Ontario. Despite his striking good looks, he has received…
Greenville, North Carolina – A 36-year-old Greenville woman is facing multiple felony counts of animal cruelty after a horrible discovery was made outside of at a residence on Elaina Drive. According to the Pitt County…
Toronto, Canada – The New Year began on a heartbreaking note for staff at the Toronto Zoo, who announced the tragic, accidental passing of a beloved giraffe named Kiko. According to a public post from the…
Mason County, West Virginia – The discovery of a dog, suffering in frigid temperatures and chained to a tree, unable to escape, led to charges against a West Virginia woman. According to sources, police arrested…
Greenville County, South Carolina – Five dogs have been found shot to death in Greenville County, South Carolina, prompting an investigation by the local authorities. On January 2, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office issued a…
Florida – 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…
Dogs
Read MoreWarren, Ohio – According to Jason Cooke, Founder of the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, a $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the…
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…
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…
Detroit, Michigan – Tis the season for extreme elements to take a toll on neglected pets. In the summer, the heat kills dogs who are not provided with shelter and in the winter, dogs who…
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.…
Cats
Read MoreNationwide – Right now, several pets belonging to deployed U.S. military members urgently need temporary homes through the Dogs on Deployment Hero Pet Boarding Network. When service members are called away for deployment, training, or other…
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 MoreOlympia, Washington – A long-time poacher, who illegally killed wildlife for years, has been sentenced to prison. According to sources, 77-year-old Ronald Livermore was sentenced to 43.5 months in prison after pleading guilty to seven…
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…
San Diego, CA – Four coyote pups are being cared for by the San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife Program after their mom built a den beneath a family’s deck in Pacific Beach. According to…
Pasadena, CA – An opossum who was shot with an arrow has been saved thanks to a good Samaritan and Pasadena Humane. According to the animal welfare agency, a concerned community member reached out to…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreGreensburg, Pennsylvania – A man is facing animal cruelty charges thanks to an astute bartender who reached out to the police after seeing an injured parakeet in Callaghan’s Bar on South Main Street. According to…
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Mason County, West Virginia – The discovery of a dog, suffering in frigid temperatures and chained to a tree, unable to escape, led to charges against a West Virginia woman. According to sources, police arrested…
Greenville County, South Carolina – Five dogs have been found shot to death in Greenville County, South Carolina, prompting an investigation by the local authorities. On January 2, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office issued a…
Ocala, Florida – A Florida woman was booked into the Marion County Jail after abandoning her two dogs in an empty residence. According to sources, 36-year-old Stephanie Delcastillo moved out of her home on Southwest…
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – On Christmas Day, a woman was arrested after witnesses told the authorities she had beaten a puppy and stuffed the pup into a suitcase before zipping it up. The alleged puppy abuser…
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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…
Warren, Ohio – A puppy is safely back in his family’s care after falling into a well near his home. According to the Champion Township Fire Department, the pup fell into the 7-foot deep well…
Update 3/13/2025: Man arrested – read more here. Mission Viejo, CA – The Mission Viejo Animal Services agency is hoping that a member of the public will assist them in identifying the person who abandoned…
Orange County, CA – Argon, the German shepherd who was rescued after being abandoned in Malibu Creek Canyon in July 2024, has passed away. When Argon was found by rock climbers, he was suffering from…
San Bernardino, CA – Since February 25, an older German shepherd named Vader has been waiting for someone to notice and save him from the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter. But nobody seems to be…
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Poinsett County, Arkansas – A man found in a filthy home with 24 dead cats and kittens will not be spending any time in jail. According to sources, 38-year-old Boddie…
West Bridgewater, Massachusetts – A 27-year-old man is facing charges after police discovered a severely emaciated puppy in his car during a November traffic stop. According to the West Bridgewater…
Jackson County, Mississippi – A Mississippi man who raped his cousin’s pregnant dog, Baby Girl, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and he is required to register as…
Update 12/12/2025: Nicki has been rescued! Thank you for networking on her behalf! San Bernardino, California – A tiny dog dubbed Nicki is sitting in a lonely kennel run at…
Scranton, 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…
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…
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…
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…
