Dogs
Read MoreLaredo, Texas – On Wednesday, the Laredo Police Department (LPD) announced the arrest of 60-year-old Maria Teresa Garcia in connection with an animal cruelty investigation that began on August 21, 2026. The case involves a…
Detroit, Michigan – This week, rescuers saved a dog who was struggling in the Detroit River. Michigan Humane posted video of the dramatic rescue effort to social media on Monday, writing: “Earlier this morning we…
Hankinson, North Dakota – A man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge for leaving dogs and puppies without proper shelter in subzero temperatures in North Dakota. As reported by KVRR News, a warrant for…
Johnson County, Texas – A Texas man was arrested after deputies with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office found dogs stashed in a storage unit at Mouser Self-Storage. According to the authorities, the dogs were in the…
Las Vegas, Nevada – The dog who was abandoned earlier this month at the Harry Reid International airport in Las Vegas has been adopted. The two-year-old dog, dubbed Jet Blue after being left at a…
Update!! Elowen has been rescued. Thank you for advocating on her behalf. Devore, California – A gorgeous German shepherd is in dire need of help at the San Bernardino County Devore animal shelter. The year-old…
Las Vegas, Nevada – A woman was arrested and charged after abandoning her dog inside the Harry Reid International airport in Las Vegas earlier this month. According to reports, the woman became upset after learning…
Cats
Read MoreNashville, Tennessee – A 64-year-old woman is facing 11 felony counts of animal cruelty after officers rescued 11 overheated cats and kittens from a parked car in an Old Hickory neighborhood on Saturday. By the…
Update: Elizabeth Pollard’s body was later recovered from the sinkhole. Her cat has not been found. Rest in peace. Marguerite, PA – A desperate search is underway for a 64-year-old woman who vanished while looking…
Canton, OH – A judge, who said he was disgusted by a shocking animal cruelty crime, sentenced Allexis Ferrell to jail time for killing and eating a cat in August. On Monday, Ferrell pleaded guilty…
Orlando, FL – A senior cat was recently surrendered to the Orange County Animal Services facility because her owner wanted to travel and could not find anyone to care for her. Albert Harris Photography shares…
Georgetown, Kentucky – A family in Georgetown lost their cat in a terrible act of cruelty committed at the hands of their neighbor. As reported by WKYT, 12-year-old cat, Gray Baby, was shot by 52-year-old…
Orlando, FL – An elderly cat, 13 years of age, finds herself alone in a shelter cage after the death of her owner. The orange tabby, Cinnamon, was taken in at the Orange County Animal…
Pasadena, CA – A litter of kittens is safe after someone abandoned them in a box, with no air holes, outside of a closed animal shelter. Pasadena Humane said that a staff member was arriving…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreDunlap Acres, California – A rare black jaguar’s death was announced this week by Project Survival’s Cat Haven in California. According to the sanctuary’s social media post, the big cat, Samba, died after being bitten…
Washington State – Washington state hikers will need to remain vigilant while enjoying the great outdoors as wolf packs grow and move quickly to towards the west side of the state. And now hikers will…
Update 4/8/2024: After this article was published, the name of the hunter (Cody Roberts) was released publicly. Animal Victory has created a petition which can be viewed and signed at this link. Wyoming – A…
San Diego, CA – Four coyote pups are being cared for by the San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife Program after their mom built a den beneath a family’s deck in Pacific Beach. According to…
Pasadena, CA – An opossum who was shot with an arrow has been saved thanks to a good Samaritan and Pasadena Humane. According to the animal welfare agency, a concerned community member reached out to…
Manhattan, NY – A 13-year-old owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo in February 2023 has died after colliding with a window in Manhattan. According to a news release from the Wildlife Conservation Society…
Fall City, WA – A six-month-old cougar was killed by wildlife officials after a rare attack on a group of mountain bikers on a trail in King County. According to a release from the Washington…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreNashville, Tennessee – A 64-year-old woman is facing 11 felony counts of animal cruelty after officers rescued 11 overheated cats and kittens from a parked car in an Old Hickory neighborhood on Saturday. By the…
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Read MoreMurfreesboro, Tennessee – The authorities are searching for the driver of a truck that pulled a small dog approximately 600 yards last week, causing fatal injuries. According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, the incident…
Golden Valley, Arizona – A wild donkey found himself in a crappy situation (pun intended) when he fell into a septic tank at an RV park in Golden Valley. According to the Bureau of Land…
Jersey City, New Jersey – An employee of the Liberty Harbor Marina is accused of killing a Canada goose in front of its mate. According to Pad Paws Animal Rescue, the man used his bare hands…
Martin County, Florida – On Thursday, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 62-year-old John Burt Sparhawk for allegedly strangling his five-month-old puppy and exposing the pup to cocaine. In a release, the…
UPDATE: Sign Petition: Sign: Video Captures Tourist Hurling Large Rock at Endangered Seal, Boasting He Was ‘Rich Enough’ To Pay the Fines Lahaina, Maui – A man captured on video, hurling a large rock at…
Aurora, Colorado – A Colorado dog owner’s worst nightmare came true when he entrusted a pet sitter to care for his senior dog, Maverick, during his three-month National Guard deployment, and the pet sitter not…
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Willow, Alaska – Last week, over two dozen dead sled dogs were found at property in the Caswell Lakes area. According to reports, the husky mixes likely starved to death after being abandoned. Tragically, the…
Fort Worth, Texas – Police are seeking information about a case of animal cruelty captured on Ring cameras in north Fort Worth earlier this month. The video footage captured a juvenile shooting, what is believed…
Orangeburg, South Carolina – A South Carolina man who admitted to burning a puppy in a rum fueled fire could face up to seven years in prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of South Carolina…
Mission Viejo, California – Officials have identified the man accused of dumping a puppy in Mission Viejo in the early morning hours of April 10. According to city officials, the man who left the puppy in…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreLong Island, New York – A New York based rescue group has rescued an abandoned duckling who was desperately seeking human love at a park. The duckling was captured on video walking up to people…
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…
Sperry, OK – An Oklahoma man was arrested and is facing cruelty charges after three puppies froze to death in his yard when the outside temperature dipped to just 4 degrees. According to sources, a…
Copenhagen, Denmark – Three piglets have been spared certain death after being stolen from an art exhibit where they were going to be starved to death. According to sources, the piglets were part of Chilean…
Lisbon, Iowa – A police K9 who disappeared from his handler’s home on Monday night was found dead in a pond the next day. According to sources, the German shepherd, Monster, was found submerged in…
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Puyallup, 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…
Mission Viejo, California – In the early morning hours of April 10, a man was captured on video abandoning a puppy in the midst of “coyote country.” Mission Viejo Animal…
Waterbury, 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…
Springfield, Missouri – A Springfield man is facing a second-degree arson charge after setting a shed on fire and killing 10 cats who were inside. As reported by KY3 News, Aiden…
Skagit 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…
Update 4/11/2026: Ruben is home! No details have been provided about his disappearance, but he has been reunited with his family. Enumclaw, Washington – A family is desperate to find their…
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…
