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Read MorePlatteville, WI – A dog in need of a helping hand readily jumped into a police officer’s patrol car on August 25 when the Platteville Police Department received a call about a loose dog at…
Monroe Township, Indiana – This week, a spooked horse who wound up in neck-deep mud, was rescued. The Monroe Township Fire Department said that the horse, Arlo, ended up in the muddy rap area of…
9/1/2023: Happy update! The shelter has confirmed that Samantha has been adopted! Chicago, IL – On Wednesday, the Anti-Cruelty Society told social media followers that a pretty gray cat named Samantha was the only cat…
Chatsworth, CA – A gentle, albeit terrified, dog has spent more than a year of his life hidden in the back of an overcrowded animal shelter in California. The two-year-old German shepherd, Maxamillion, has been…
Many of us have been there…needing to take our cat to the vet, but our normally docile feline turns into the Tasmanian devil when the crate comes out. Kiara Burns (@kiaracburns) shared her struggle to…
East Haven, CT – A puppy rescued from a parked car, with an interior temperature that climbed to a sweltering 122 degrees, has a new home with the fire department that helped save his life.…
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Read MoreUtica, NY – A 30-year-old Utica woman is facing a charge of aggravated cruelty to animals after abandoning her dog in a rental unit. The grim discovery was made by the landlord at a residence on…
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Read MoreUpdate! Muffin has been adopted – thank you for networking on her behalf! Manhattan, NY – A senior cat, 15 years of age, is sitting in a lonely cage at the New York City Animal…
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Read MoreMAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Earlier this month, a female bear was killed by Yellowstone National Park staff. According to a July 17 press release, the black bear had become overly interested in human food…
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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 MorePlainfield, NJ – This week, in the midst of severe rainstorms, the Plainfield Area Humane Society lost everything. The animal welfare agency shared the devastating news with Facebook followers on Tuesday, writing: WE LOST EVERYTHING.…
Dallas, TX – The Dallas Zoo has announced the passing of a 15-year-old giraffe who was humanely euthanized after suffering a severe injury caused by a fall. According to the zoo, Ferrell unexpectedly fell in…
Dallas, TX – A beautiful, young German shepherd has been cleared for euthanasia after being picked up as a stray and taken to the Dallas Animal Services facility. The two-year-old dog, Ginger, will be put…
Old Forge, NY – In mid-December, someone abandoned a kitten in the parking lot of the Tow Bar in Old Forge. The calico kitten was brought into the bar for safekeeping, but she managed to…
Portland, OR – A Portland woman has been arrested and charged for nearly killing her kitten with cleaning supplies. According to sources, Elizabeth Zurcher-Wood brought her bright pink kitten to Dove Lewis Animal Hospital on…
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Atascosa, Texas – Two starving horses are finally receiving care after deputies with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tip about potential animal cruelty. According to the authorities,…
Arlington, VA – There is widespread outrage following the early euthanasia of a dog named Marley who was being held at Humane Rescue Alliance. Marley’s troubles began when she was…
Las Vegas, NV – A cat who vanished from her home in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2021 has been found in Nevada. The mischievous cat, Raven, belongs to Tracy Cost, who…
Los Angeles, CA – A California rescue agency has taken in a homeless dog who is suffering with a massive tumor on her face. The dog, dubbed Pearl, is with…
Calvert County, Maryland – A Maryland family’s elderly dog was killed in their own driveway when an Amazon driver ran her over and left without even telling them about her…
Pierce County, WA – A Tacoma animal shelter has chosen kindness over condemnation after a dog was abandoned outside of an area grocery store. A good Samaritan found the German…
Nesconset, NY – A cat named Ernie miraculously survived 12 days alone inside a house that was ravaged by fire. As reported by News 12, the 10-year-old cat had somehow…
Charlotte, NC – A dog is alive and receiving care after someone subjected him to abhorrent cruelty. A good Samaritan found the dog, dubbed Joey, in a dumpster in Charlotte…