Dogs
Read MoreBernalillo County, New Mexico – When a big boy named Atlas found himself too tired to finish a difficult hike in New Mexico, deputies with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office came to his rescue. This week,…
Waterbury, Connecticut – An investigation has been opened in Waterbury, Connecticut, following the discovery of a deceased dog, a black plastic garbage bag, on Progress Lane. The grim discovery was made on Monday morning; reports…
Colonial Heights, Virginia – A Virginia animal control agency is seeking answers after the discovery of three badly neglected puppies who were abandoned by the Temple Avenue bridge coming into Colonial Heights from Prince George.…
Update 4/10/2026: Adoption profile shows Orville has been rescued! Thanks to everyone who networked his adoption information. Devore, California – A young dog, just three years of age, has been euthanasia listed at the Devore…
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – A 29-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing multiple animal-cruelty related charges resulting from him “punting” a small, emaciated dog in the parking lot of an Econo-lodge Motel. According to the authorities, Bijay Poudel…
A major civil rights victory is making waves nationwide after Minnesota officials reached a settlement with Lyft over discrimination against a rider with a service dog. The case centered on Tori Andres, a college student…
Wait… can you claim your dog on your taxes?! Not quite—but honestly, shouldn’t we be able to? A recent stat says 82% of pet parents think of their pets as children, and let’s be real……
Cats
Read MoreWest Palm Beach, Florida – A large reward is being offered for information leading to the identification and prosecution of the individual responsible for hunting cats in West Palm Beach, Florida. On September 13, the non-profit…
Update: Yuri is back! Adopt-An-Angel told Facebook followers, “BREAKING NEWS! We have YURI back!!! Thank you Internet sleuths! The WPD has picked her up and we have her. We do NOT intend to press charges.…
Paso Robles, CA – Felony animal cruelty charges have been filed against a Paso Robles apartment manager after the discovery of 40 dead cats and deplorable conditions in a unit at the Presidio Apartments, at…
Pasadena, CA – A cat who was severely burned in the California wildfires has been reunited with her family. According to Pasadena Humane, the organization instrumental in savings countless pets displaced by the fires, said…
Watauga County, NC – More than four months ago, Sandy’s owner passed away, shattering her world and leaving her homeless. Now, the senior cat is waiting for someone who will love her for the remainder…
McKeesport, PA – An ailing cat, facing certain death on a frozen driveway in McKeesport, is alive today thanks to the intervention of a good Samaritan. According to KDKA News, Stacey Nebinski saw the cat,…
Fort Wayne, Indiana – A handsome tuxedo cat is lucky to be alive after someone abandoned him in a yellow backpack that was left outside during frigid weather. The cat, dubbed Mr. Satchel, was left…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreMalheur County, Oregon – The discovery of a decapitated mule deer in Malheur County has prompted an investigation by Oregon State Police’s (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division. On Monday, the Oregon State Police issued a…
New York – Social media darling P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the Raccoon, who were killed by state officials in late October, did not have rabies says Chemung County Executive Chris Moss. The animals were…
Pine City, New York – Outrage is spreading across the nation as people learn that two beloved Instagram stars have been seized from their owner and euthanized by officials with the New York Department of…
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…
Newport, OR – A cougar spotted on a boat dock in Newport suffered a tragic demise after being shot with a tranquilizer dart on Thursday morning. According to the Newport Police, the cougar was on…
Poulsbo, WA – A woman in western Washington called 911 after being frightened by a mob of raccoons who invaded her yard, causing her to flee because of their aggressive behavior. Sheriff’s spokesperson Kevin McCarty…
Zimbabwe – Plans have been made to slaughter 200 elephants in Zimbabwe in order to provide meat to people facing food shortages in the drought-stricken area. Namibia also plans to kill dozens of elephants and hundreds…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreHenrico County, Virginia – The Henrico County Police have announced the indictment of Deric Rashawn Beale, 41, and Barbara Frances Jones, 53, for the suspicious deaths of five dogs in the Varina Magisterial District. According to…
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Read MoreBradford County, Florida – Last week, Bradford County Fire Rescue units responded to State Road 223 for a horse in distress inside a trailer. Emergency responders found an overheated horse desperately in need of prompt…
Leakey, Texas – Gracie, the runaway giraffe who has eluded capture for nearly two weeks, has been found. On Friday, the Real County Sheriff’s Office said Gracie was spotted approximately four miles from the Cedar…
Leakey, Texas – A runaway giraffe in Texas has prompted the offering of a $5,000 reward for her safe return. The four-year-old giraffe, Gracie, disappeared from the Cedar Hollow Ranch near Leakey nearly two weeks ago.…
Lackawanna, New York – A Lackawanna couple is facing multiple animal cruelty charges following the discovery of a badly neglected dog, and a deceased puppy, at their home. Stephen Andres, 42, and Tara Andres, 44, are…
Clay County, Florida – A group of kids in Clay County, Florida, abused and ultimately killed a puppy who died after being held underwater at a boat ramp. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office,…
Netherlands – A troubled girl, who once identified as a boy, and most recently as a dog, has killed her parents, stabbed the family dog, and reportedly killed the family cat. As reported by The…
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San Antonio, Texas – A large reward is being offered for information in a disturbing animal cruelty case involving kittens who were abandoned earlier this year in San Antonio. According to The City of San…
Warren, Michigan – A pet sitter in Warren is being charged for allegedly abusing a dog named Frankie. According to Fox 2 Detroit, 28-year-old Samantha Koss has been charged with animal cruelty for the May 10…
Louisville, Kentucky – This week, the Louisville Police Department reached out to the public for assistance in a disturbing animal cruelty case involving an abandoned dog who died from severe injuries. According to the department,…
Lady Lake, Florida – A Florida woman was arrested shortly after Lady Lake police officers rescued her puppy from a hot vehicle. According to the authorities, the black puppy had been left in the vehicle,…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
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…
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…
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…
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Canby, Oregon – Police in Canby, Oregon, shot and killed a young bear who was near the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. According to witnesses, the bear cub was in a tree…
Mesquite, Nevada – Two people are facing multiple animal cruelty charges following the discovery of dozens of dogs living in an RV. According to the Mesquite Police, a good Samaritan…
Kennewick, Washington – A woman was arrested after police found a staggering number of dead cats at her Kennewick apartment. According to sources, a total of 71 deceased cats, and…
Nashville, Tennessee – A woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police found a dead dog on the seat of a Nissan Pathfinder parked at the Wendy’s parking lot on…
San Antonio, Texas – A large reward is being offered for information in a disturbing animal cruelty case involving kittens who were abandoned earlier this year in San Antonio. According…
Winnsboro, Texas – Stormy weather took a deadly toll on a Winnsboro, Texas, equine rescue this week. According to Hooker Ranch Equine Refuge, a lightning strike killed five horses who…
Warren, Michigan – A pet sitter in Warren is being charged for allegedly abusing a dog named Frankie. According to Fox 2 Detroit, 28-year-old Samantha Koss has been charged with animal…
Louisville, Kentucky – This week, the Louisville Police Department reached out to the public for assistance in a disturbing animal cruelty case involving an abandoned dog who died from severe…
