Dogs
Read MoreSavannah, Georgia – A dog adopted from a Coastal Georgia rescue organization left the agency in good health in 2024. When her adoptive family returned her to Coastal Pet Rescue this week because they were…
Sherman, Texas – A dog who survived a botched “euthanasia” attempt by two men who are now facing animal cruelty charges, has a new home. The dog, Olivia, was rescued by the Sherman Police Department,…
Blue Mounds, Wisconsin – Animal lovers are rejoicing with news that 1500 beagles at the Ridglan Farms breeding facility are being released. The dogs are being purchased by two non-profit rescue groups, and they will…
Greenville, South Carolina – An urgent plea has been made on behalf of a special senior dog named Ada. Eight-year-old Ada has been at the Greenville Humane Society for two months and nobody has made…
Evansville, Indiana – Two people in Evansville have been arrested and charged in an animal cruelty case involving a dog who was hanged from a tree. Police arrested Jalisa Nicole Brown, 35, and Dejhaun Dontae…
Update: Lilo has been rescued!! Please see screenshot below from 24PetConnect Devore, California – A dog picked up as a stray and taken to the San Bernardino County – Devore Shelter is out of time.…
Conway, South Carolina – An investigation into possible dog fighting in Horry County led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of 33 dogs on April 15. According to sources, South Carolina Law…
Cats
Read MorePort St. Lucie, Florida – On Friday, 66-year-old Kimberly K. Robinson was arrested on 29 counts of cruelty to animals following the discovery of dozens of cats at her Port St. Lucie home. It took…
Long Island, NY – A devastating fire has destroyed a Long Island cat sanctuary, killing dozens of cats and the man who operated the facility. The cat rescue community has been rocked by news of…
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…
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…
South Bend, Indiana – A 23-year-old man was arrested on Thursday afternoon after allegedly throwing a cat from the Mishawaka Avenue Bridge into the St. Joseph River. The St. Joseph County Police Department announced the…
Hamilton County, IN – For over a decade, a beautiful tabby named Fiona lived a comfortable life with her family. But her life was turned upside down when her family of 12 years brought home…
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.…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreRigby, Idaho – A family who took in and raised a seemingly orphaned fawn found themselves heartbroken after Idaho Fish & Game officials euthanized the young deer. As reported by East Idaho News, a man spotted…
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…
For decades, destruction of Old Growth timber was blamed for the decline of the Spotted owl, but now, wildlife officials have set their sights on the barred owl as the problem, and plans are in place…
Los Angeles County, CA – A mountain lion was shot and killed after attacking a five-year-old child at Malibu Creek State Park on Sunday. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the big…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreWake County, North Carolina – A 57-year-old woman has been arrested and is facing charges following the discovery of 19 neglected Chihuahua at her Wake County home. According to sources, Sharon Lynn McDonald is facing 10…
LATEST NEWS
Read MoreKenya – Over the course of the past four weeks, 15 elephants have died in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. According to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the elephants died in the park between June 24 and July…
Snohomish County, Washington – An animal cruelty investigation has been opened in Snohomish County following the death of a dog who was shot near North Carpenter Road. According to Snohomish County Animal Services, on July…
Eugene, Oregon – An orphaned bear cub, seemingly looking for help, was euthanized by wildlife officials who feared he might have rabies. According to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), the results of the…
San Diego, California – A video that seemingly shows a man kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove in California has sparked an investigation. On July 24, NOAA issued a statement on social media…
Pitt County, North Carolina – The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office has released the findings of an investigation into the death of K9 Chilli, a bomb-detection dog who died in June. According to the investigation, the…
Orange County, California – A California woman, posing as the operator of a non-profit animal rescue, has been arrested and is facing multiple felony animal cruelty charges after badly neglected dogs and puppies, some in…
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Las Vegas, Nevada – There is growing outrage following an act of cruelty that left a horse dead in Las Vegas. On the afternoon of June 25, a two-door white truck can be seen pulling…
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…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreMitchell, South Dakota – A video, uploaded to social media by a man named Jonathon Wilson, has sparked an animal cruelty investigation. The Facebook video, showing a caged squirrel allegedly being drowned, was shared with…
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…
South Windsor, CT – On March 3, a pit bull was dragged behind a moving vehicle in South Windsor. According to sources, Tre S. Patrizz, 26, was driving his car with the dog tethered to…
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Niles, Ohio – A dog who stumbled into the backyard of a Niles resident over the weekend died from heatstroke. According to Jason Cooke, founder and president of the Healthy…
Warren, Ohio – The heatwave impacting large swaths of the nation is taking a deadly toll, especially for those unable to escape the heat. This week, a chained dog, provided with…
Marina Vallarta Beach, Mexico – Days ago, a 28-year-old man lost his life at a popular beach near Puerto Vallarta. According to reports, the man was swimming in the ocean…
Las Vegas, Nevada – There is growing outrage following an act of cruelty that left a horse dead in Las Vegas. On the afternoon of June 25, a two-door white…
West Bend, Wisconsin – On Saturday, the Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary made an unexpected farewell to a beloved mother tiger named Ginger. The big cat had been suffering with an upper respiratory…
Lititz, Pennsylvania – Earlier this month, a school facility dog named Callie died after being left in a hot car. Callie was a facility dog for J.R. Bonfield Elementary in…
Bradford 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…
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…
