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Read MoreDuval County, Florida – An animal cruelty investigation has been instigated in Jacksonville following the discovery of a badly neglected Great Dane, dubbed Miracle, who suffered a cruel death caused by extreme starvation. Earlier this…
New Lebanon, Ohio – This week, 46 dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation in New Lebanon. The Humane Society of Greater Dayton said their agents responded to a home on West Main Street and…
Miami, Florida – Boomer, a 10-year-old bottlenose dolphin, died at the shuttered Miami Seaquarium on November 2. Boomer took up residence at the facility in June of 2025, and the Miami Seaquarium shut down last…
Tika, an Italian Greyhound who became a viral social media influencer, has passed away at the age of 14. Tika gained a huge following on various social media platforms, charming her fans with her adorable…
Jasper County, Mississippi – Another Rhesus monkey has been shot and killed following a crash last week along Interstate 59, outside of Heidelberg, Mississippi. On Sunday, a mom who was worried for her children’s safety shot…
Roy, Washington – A Washington man caught on Ring video kneeing a Corgi named Doc has pleaded not guilty to a charge of Animal Cruelty in the 2nd Degree. On October 21, the Pierce County…
Dogs
Read MoreSampson County, North Carolina – Dozens of dogs perished this week in a tragic building fire at a dog breeding operation in Sampson County. According to sources, the fire took place at the Black Creek Kennels…
North Haven, CT – On Tuesday, police arrested 25-year-old Giovanni Whitmore for abusing a dog. According to the North Haven Police Department, Whitmore used his closed fist to punch the dog in the body, neck…
Austin, TX – A gentle dog is alive and recovering from multiple injuries after someone chained her to a pole in Travis County and she was attacked by multiple dogs. According to Austin Pets Alive!…
Giles County, Tennessee – Nearly 200 dogs have been rescued from conditions described as “heartbreaking.” According to Norfolk Adoption SPCA, the dogs all came from a single property in Giles County, Tennessee. The dogs who…
Tampa Bay, FL – Two badly neglected puppies are finally getting their happily-ever-after following a traumatic start to their lives. The pups, Hope and Spirit, were abandoned with their mother, Blessing, earlier this month. The…
El Paso, TX – A Texas couple was arrested and charged after over two dozen neglected and “distressed” dogs were found in their El Paso home. According to sources, Shannon Marie Hayes Inks, 39, and…
Friday Harbor, WA – The mayor of Friday Harbor is facing a criminal charge of animal cruelty following the discovery of his neglected and injured dog found wandering and in “visible distress.” As reported by…
Cats
Read MoreAuburn, Washington – Late last week, someone abandoned 18 sick cats and kittens outside a door of the Auburn Valley Humane Society. According to the animal welfare agency, the ailing felines were left outside a…
Boston, MA – Mittens is a resilient survivor. A 15-year-old cat who has survived two broken legs and a shattered jaw after being hit by a car. A cat who was denied proper care following…
Orlando, FL – A senior cat has spent weeks in a Florida animal shelter, watching other cats get attention, and homes, while being completely ignored. The nine-year-old cat, Oreo, came to the Orange County Animal…
Greenville, SC – A blind, special-needs kitten is in need of a new home after her prior owner inexplicably left her on the steps of the Greenville Humane Society in a box. The animal welfare…
Houston, TX – Dozens of cats cared for at a Houston, Texas, sanctuary are in need of homes after the non-profit organization announced that it is closing its doors. Dr. Beverly Harper’s sanctuary, Adopt-a-Cat, cites…
Burke County, NC – For weeks, a North Carolina animal shelter pleaded for a loving home for a special needs kitten who kept being overlooked by potential adopters. The Friends for Animals – Humane Society…
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada – A tabby cat who was living on the streets in Fredericton for the last few months was captured by good Samaritans and taken to the Oromocto and Area SPCA. Staff…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreCatalina Island, California – In an effort to preserve the native habitat on Catalina Island, California officials have approved a plan to kill mule deer that occupy the land. Mule deer were intentionally introduced to…
British Columbia, Canada – A B.C. man has been fired from his job after saving a moose calf who he says was being pursued by a bear. According to sources, Mark Skage took action after…
West Yellowstone, Montana – Montana State wildlife officials believe a woman was killed by a grizzly bear in the Custer Gallatin national forest. On Saturday morning, the woman’s body was found on the Buttermilk Trail near…
A video posted to TikTok earlier this week is racking up thousands of views among viewers who are enamored by a curious cat’s encounter with an injured fawn. The Meow_Squad uploaded the video showing a…
Jackson, CA – A lonesome coyote pup, who lost his family, squeezed into a California resident’s dog kennel seeking companionship. The touching incident was recounted by Tri County Wildlife Care last week; the non-profit organization…
Cincinnati, OH – Researchers with the Cincinnati Zoo have developed a way to sterilize cats without putting them through surgery. A news release outlines details of the ground-breaking study which has huge implications for controlling…
Mammoth Hot Springs, WY – A newborn bison calf was euthanized by Yellowstone National Park staff because they said it posed a risk to park visitors. According to a news release, the calf was separated…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreBallinger, Texas – More than 70 animals, including 60+ dogs and puppies, have been rescued from a rural Texas home where they were living in squalor. Humane World for Animals, formerly Humane Society of the…
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King County, WA – A cruelty investigation is underway in rural King County after a family’s cows were fatally shot. As reported by King 5, Holly and Dustin Peterson lost a pregnant cow and a…
Sugar Land, Texas – A young puppy is recovering after a brutal beating by 34-year-old Wo Zeng. The vicious beating was captured on video earlier this month and it reveals the horrific abuse the 13-week-old…
Oklahoma City, OK – The search continues for a man caught on surveillance video slamming a puppy to the ground. It is unknown if the puppy seen slammed to the ground on January 31 lived…
Bellevue, WA – On Sunday, a brazen thief stole a trailer and two mini-donkeys from a private driveway in Bellevue, Washington. The Bellevue Police Department has reached out to the public for assistance. The donkeys,…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
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…
Hurricane, Utah – Two crated dogs were left to die in Utah. According to the Hurricane Animal Shelter, the dogs had been left off of the 318 near Quail Lake with no food or water.…
San Bernardino, CA – A woman who used bolt cutters to break into the City of San Bernardino Animal Services facility this week has been arrested. According to ABC 7 News, the woman was arrested…
Santa Fe, NM – Questions and mystery surround the tragic discovery of actor Gene Hackman, 95, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, and one of their three dogs, dead in their sprawling Santa Fe mansion. According…
Philadelphia, PA – When Ang was a puppy, he was stabbed by someone he was supposed to trust. Though his life was saved, he has not been adopted, and he is slowly losing hope that…
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York Haven, PA – A York Haven man is facing animal cruelty charges after choking his sister’s cat to death. The man, 20-year-old Bryce Leon David Welty, told the authorities…
Colorado Springs, CO – On Wednesday, a police K9 with the Colorado Springs Police Department was critically injured during a domestic violence call. According to the department, K9 Roam, a…
Port Canaveral, FL – Late last week, a man driving a truck mowed down nearly 50 shore birds at the Port Canaveral Cargo Dock. According to sources, 35 of the…
Commerce, Georgia – Days ago, a deadly chain-reaction crash in I-85 destroyed a rescue group’s transport van, hurt the transport van driver, injured multiple cats, and claimed the lives of…
Auburn Hills, Mich. – A deer is alive today thanks to the efforts of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and search and rescue team members. The four-point deer was trapped…
Manhattan, NY – Over a month ago, a senior cat’s life was turned upside down when her owner passed away and she was taken from her home and put into…
California – Cats in California will no longer be subjected to painful, sometimes debilitating, claw removal surgery. Governor Newsome has signed Assembly Bill 867, from Assemblymember Alex Lee, into law…
Ballard, WA – A dog entrusted to the care of employees at the Lazy Dog Crazy Dog daycare in Ballard died after being viciously kicked and punched by a staff…
