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Read MoreBerkely, MA – An adorable kitten named Applesauce is recovering from being nearly frozen to death in Berkley. According to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, the kitten was found in subfreezing temperatures by a…
Seattle, WA – When the Dog Resort in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood caught fire earlier this month, several dogs escaped the burning building and ran away. One of the dogs, Georgie, was quickly found deceased on…
Northern California – Days ago, a dog who was excited to meet a new family was left heartbroken by day’s end when he realized that nobody wanted to take him home. The German Shepherd Rescue…
Pittsburgh, PA – A West Virginia man is facing charges for abandoning a dog at the Pittsburgh International Airport on Thursday. According to the Allegheny County Police, 68-year-old David Mittelberger Sr. of Windsor Heights, West…
Dallas County, IA – A horse rescued from deplorable conditions at property in Dallas County had to be humanely euthanized because he was in such pitiful condition. According to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa,…
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 short answer is that it…
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Read MoreWaupun, Wisconsin – In late June, the Chairman of the Chester Town Board in rural Waupun was arrested for felony animal cruelty after hanging a dog that a woman had just rescued. The man, Richard…
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Read MoreMerced County, CA – A woman was arrested and is facing dozens of charges after the authorities in Merced County found dozens of cats crammed inside of a U-haul parked at a Taco Bell in…
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Read MoreBARTLETT COVE, ALASKA – A humpback whale was recently injured in an apparent “whale-vessel” collision in Glacier Bay. According to a news release from the National Park Service (NPS), the whale’s injury was first observed…
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Read MorePittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania woman who abandoned her dog at the Pittsburgh International Airport in August 2023 has been sentenced after pleading guilty and agreeing to the terms of a plea deal. The 46-year-old…
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Read MoreLakeville, Minnesota – The rescue world is reeling over the loss of a woman who ran a non-profit Minnesota fox rescue. According to Ethan Raines, his 29-year-old wife, Mikayla Raines, committed suicide. In an emotional…
San Diego, CA – Dogs at the San Diego Humane Society are enjoying a peaceful stay thanks to an innovative design that has eliminated common stressors. The state-of-the-art dog rooms were recently revealed on the…
King County, WA – A necropsy performed on the body of a horse who died under mysterious circumstances in unincorporated King County has revealed her true cause of death. Stevie Jacobson’s miniature horse, Buttercup, was found…
Jurupa Valley, CA – A stunning plush coat German shepherd finds herself on the euthanasia list at the Riverside County Animal Control – Riverside Shelter. The shelter cites “kennel stress” as the reason this five-year-old…
Grand Island, Nebraska – On Sunday, three horses died and several jockeys were injured in what is being called a “freak accident” at Fonner Park. According to sources, the chaos happened in the final race…
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Salt Lake City, UT – On Thursday evening, a Utah Department of Corrections K9 was found dead inside a vehicle parked at the Utah State Correctional Facility. On July 14,…
Riverside, CA – Two young dogs, one four years of age, the other just a year, are about to be euthanized because there is no space at the animal shelter…
Update 7/18/2023: Butter was adopted this week! Thanks to everyone who shared his story. Kennewick, WA – A handsome dog named Butter has been sitting at an animal shelter in…
Lee County, Florida – On July 11, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a dead dog who was tethered outside to a pole. According to the authorities, 34-year-old…
Hamilton County, Indiana – Meet Benji, a sweet, overlooked dog who has been waiting at an Indiana animal shelter for over a year. Benji is the longest resident at the…
Connecticut – When an elderly woman in “rapidly declining” health repeatedly talked about her beloved horse, Bella, around her care providers, they put plans in place to ensure that her dying…
Florida – When a 20-year-old dog was surrendered to a Florida animal shelter, hearts broke. The Weimaraner, named Dax, was utterly confused by the loss of the home he had…
Peoria, IL – Dogs who were abandoned on a boat anchored in the Illinois River are getting their second chance after being discovered by Fon du Lac Police officers who…