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Read MoreUpdate 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…
Update! I have just received word that this cat has been freed – best possible outcome. South Brooklyn, New York – Animal lovers are justifiably up in arms about a cat who has been trapped…
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……
Mesa, Arizona – On Sunday night, a horse walking across a metal grate bridge slipped into a water-filled canal and was unable to escape. According to the Mesa Fire and Medical Department, the horse’s rider was…
Dogs
Read MorePuyallup, Washington – A dog involved in an unprovoked attack on a 12-year-old child in Puyallup, Washington, will be euthanized at the request of his owner. According to King 5 News, neighbors had expressed concern…
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……
Marshall County, Mississippi – Last week, a working K9 was fatally shot while patrolling the perimeter fencing of the Marshall County Correctional Facility. The dog, a seven-year-old multipurpose Dutch shepherd named Floki, was shot around…
Skagit County, Washington – The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation after the discovery of multiple dog bodies along the shoreline on Guemes Island. On April 1, the sheriff’s office issued a release…
Altoona, Pennsylvania – A teen is facing charges for allegedly trying to break a dog’s neck by hitting her in the head with a metal bat. The 17-year-old teen, unnamed because of his age, allegedly…
Las Vegas, Nevada – This week, a bench warrant was issued for 26-year-old Germiran Bryson after she failed to appear in court for an arraignment. Bryson was initially arrested after abandoning her two-year-old goldendoodle to…
Cats
Read MoreNorth Texas – A young kitten is alive and well today thanks to a good Samaritan and staff at the Humane Society of North Texas. According to the animal welfare agency, six-week-old “Elmer” was brought…
Manhattan, New York – A 14-year-old cat named Jeffrey finds himself homeless in the twilight of his life. According to reports, he was “downsized” right out of the only home he had ever known. Those…
Los Angeles County, California – The owner of a California animal rescue is vowing to fight for the cats and dogs seized by officials last Friday. Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control…
Nationwide – Right now, several pets belonging to deployed U.S. military members urgently need temporary homes through the Dogs on Deployment Hero Pet Boarding Network. When service members are called away for deployment, training, or other…
Salem, Virginia – Five animals escaped from a transport vehicle involved in an accident on February 28. The dogs and cats belonged to one of City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue’s rescue partners, and they…
Wicomico County, Maryland – An animal cruelty investigation in Wicomico County led to the discovery of hundreds of neglected cats living at a suspected cat sanctuary in Delmar. The authorities executed a search warrant on…
Austin, Texas – Unwanted kittens are safe after being rescued from freezing temperatures. According to the Austin Police Department, eight caged kittens were abandoned on a sidewalk in late January. In a social media post…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreSkagit County, Washington – Officials in Washington state have solved the mystery surrounding the discovery of 21 “dog” carcasses found washed ashore on Guemes Island. According to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office, the bodies were…
Los Angeles, California – A California man has been sentenced to jail time and probation for charges stemming from an animal cruelty incident in June 2025. According to sources, 25-year-old Cesar Gustavo Diaz, of Watts,…
Henderson, Kentucky – A Kentucky man was arrested and charged after being caught having “sexual intercourse” with a dead deer. According to the Central City Police Department, a person reported the disturbing incident after seeing…
Catalina 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…
Boundary County, Idaho – A large, $15,000 reward is being offered for information about the illegal killing of a grizzly bear near the Idaho-Montana border. Someone fatally shot the federally protected bear in late October north…
Grays Harbor County, Washington – Wildlife officials have reached out to the public help identify whoever shot and stabbed a cow elk, leaving her body covered with a camo netting in a Grays Harbor County…
Ashland, Virginia – A rowdy raccoon had a few too many drinks on Black Friday and had to be rescued from the bathroom floor of an Ashland, Virginia, ABC Store. According to the Hanover County…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreWaterbury, 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…
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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.…
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…
Marshall County, Mississippi – Last week, a working K9 was fatally shot while patrolling the perimeter fencing of the Marshall County Correctional Facility. The dog, a seven-year-old multipurpose Dutch shepherd named Floki, was shot around…
South Bend, Indiana – A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged for killing multiple kittens. As reported by WVPE News, Tyler Coday was arrested at his apartment by officers conducting a welfare check. Coday…
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Read MoreRiverside County, California – Nearly 500 ducks have been surrendered to the Riverside County Animal Services facility. According to the agency, a total of 480 ducks were surrendered by a property owner in unincorporated Riverside…
United States – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has indicated that work is underway to shift from animal testing to Ai assisted computational modeling. Which means dogs, bunnies, chimpanzees, and more will be…
Corwith, Iowa – On March 26, multiple fire agencies responded to a fire at the Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm near Corwith. According to the Belmond Fire Department, water from area towns and lakes was accessed…
Los Angeles County, California – The owner of a California animal rescue is vowing to fight for the cats and dogs seized by officials last Friday. Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control…
Florida – 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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Update! I have just received word that this cat has been freed – best possible outcome. South Brooklyn, New York – Animal lovers are justifiably up in arms about a…
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…
Mesa, Arizona – On Sunday night, a horse walking across a metal grate bridge slipped into a water-filled canal and was unable to escape. According to the Mesa Fire and Medical…
Willapa River (Washington) – On Saturday, it was confirmed that a juvenile gray whale who swam up the Willapa River had died. The Cascadia Research Collective informed the public on…
