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Read MoreHudson, FL – On September 23, a Florida man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty for killing his pet peacocks and eating them to spite a neighbor who had been feeding them. According to…
Dallas, TX – In early September, a Texas high school teacher fed an ailing, newborn kitten to a classroom snake, causing some students distress. The troubling incident happened at Alvord High School, and it created…
Manhattan, New York – A 14-year-old cat at the New York Animal Care and Control facility in Manhattan clings to the hope that someone visiting the shelter might look past her advanced age and see…
Portland, OR – An Oregon veterinarian recently shared an amazing rescue story about a cat named Misty who was facing a death sentence after ingesting a piece of string that had entangled her intestines and…
Philadelphia – Recently, a skeletal puppy was found as a “stray” in Philadelphia. The malnourished puppy, dubbed Garcia, was so emaciated and weak that he could not stand. Outcast Rescue says: This sweet 5-month-old puppy…
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Dozens of animals, including dogs, cats, turtles and ferrets, were seized from a rental home where a teenager opened fire on police officers who were performing a welfare check at the request…
Dogs
Read MoreLogan County, KY – A man has been identified and arrested after being caught on video hurling three young puppies over a fence last week at the Logan County Animal Care and Control. The shelter,…
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 MoreRichmond, VA – A beloved cat, who became the unofficial mascot of a Richmond, Virginia, Lowe’s store, has been found and captured after weeks on the run. The cat, Francine, vanished in September and employees…
Huffman, TX – A woman has been arrested and charged for allegedly abandoning a kitten and running the kitten over with a truck. The disturbing incident was captured on video late last month – it shows…
Kerrville, Texas – Police in Kerrville, Texas, are hoping to find whoever is responsible for shooting a cat in the face last week. The agency said the cat was shot in the face with a…
Louisville, KY – A Kentucky woman is facing multiple animal cruelty charges following a disturbing discovery inside a home on the 7300 block of Leisure Court in Louisville. According to sources, 38-year-old Tiffany Arnold abandoned…
Henderson, KY – The Henderson Police Department is seeking information about an animal cruelty incident that claimed the life of two kittens on the morning of August 6. According to a news release from the…
Manatee County, FL – An animal cruelty investigation has been opened in Manatee County following the discovery of three abandoned cats, left alongside a road in a metal cage; one of the cats did not…
Graham, WA – Approximately 80 cats and kittens were discovered in a camp trailer in Graham on Tuesday after a concerned neighbor contacted the authorities. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, most of the…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreNewton County, Arkansas – Wildlife officials found and euthanized a young bear believed to be responsible for the fatal mauling of a man. According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, the juvenile bear was spotted…
Collier County, FL – On Tuesday, Conservation Florida announced the death of two three-and-a-half month old endangered panther kittens, identified as UCFP489 and UCFP490. According to the organization, the female kittens were killed by a…
Long Beach Island, New Jersey – According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, the necropsy results are complete on the Minke whale who died after a violent collision with a boat on August 2. The…
Long Beach Island, New Jersey – A 20-foot minke whale was found dead after a violent collision with a pleasure boat on Saturday along the Jersey Shore. The unusual encounter was captured on video by shocked…
Lakeville, Minnesota – When officers with the Lakeville Police Department responded to a call about a potentially rabid raccoon, they didn’t expect to find an animal that was anything but frightening. According to the department,…
Olympic National Park, WA – A cougar was found and killed after attacking a four-year-old child on a popular hiking trail in the Olympic National Park. According to sources, the big cat, who was collared,…
MAMMOTH 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…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreSuffolk County, New York – A couple was taken to jail after the authorities discovered a house of horrors in Suffolk County. Police arrested Samantha Boyd, 57, and her boyfriend Neal Weschler, 61, after finding…
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Hudson, FL – On September 23, a Florida man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty for killing his pet peacocks and eating them to spite a neighbor who had been feeding them. According to…
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Dozens of animals, including dogs, cats, turtles and ferrets, were seized from a rental home where a teenager opened fire on police officers who were performing a welfare check at the request…
Hillsborough County, FL – A large reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever tied a dog’s legs together and abandoned him on the side of a road in…
Auburn, AL – On Saturday, an animal lover was brutally stabbed to death while walking her dog at Kiesel Park in Auburn. Retired Auburn University professor Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, who regularly visited the park,…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreVista, CA – A California landlord reached out to San Diego Humane officials for help after their tenant abandoned over a dozen pets in a two-bedroom Vista apartment. According to the animal welfare agency, more…
Sioux Falls, S.D. – A South Dakota man had to be taken to a hospital for treatment after being bitten by a cobra inside his home. As reported by KELO Sioux Falls, the man had…
Milford, Maine – A 40-year-old woman from Havertown was arrested and is facing charges after her toddler and senior dog were found dead in a car in the parking lot of the Freshie’s gas station in…
San Francisco, CA – This week, tributes have been pouring in for a beloved Flemish giant bunny who passed away from cancer treatment. The therapy bunny, Alex the Great, was rescued from a meat farm…
Plainfield, 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.…
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Lonoke County, Arkansas – An Arkansas man was arrested after disturbing conditions were found on his property in Lonoke County. According to the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to…
Hudson, FL – On September 23, a Florida man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty for killing his pet peacocks and eating them to spite a neighbor who had…
Dallas, TX – In early September, a Texas high school teacher fed an ailing, newborn kitten to a classroom snake, causing some students distress. The troubling incident happened at Alvord…
Manhattan, New York – A 14-year-old cat at the New York Animal Care and Control facility in Manhattan clings to the hope that someone visiting the shelter might look past…
Portland, OR – An Oregon veterinarian recently shared an amazing rescue story about a cat named Misty who was facing a death sentence after ingesting a piece of string that…
Philadelphia – Recently, a skeletal puppy was found as a “stray” in Philadelphia. The malnourished puppy, dubbed Garcia, was so emaciated and weak that he could not stand. Outcast Rescue…
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Dozens of animals, including dogs, cats, turtles and ferrets, were seized from a rental home where a teenager opened fire on police officers who were performing a…
Shamokin Dam, PA – On September 23, the Shamokin Dam Fire Company #1 responded to a vehicle accident in the area of 4437 North Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, Snyder County. According…