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Read MoreJurupa Valley, California – A beautiful German shepherd, and her newborn puppies, are at risk at a California animal shelter. The pregnant dog, Khatra, was taken in at the Riverside County Animal Control facility on…
Grafton, Ohio – Eleven dogs were saved from suffering on chains in frigid temperatures. According to a release from the Friendship Animal Protective League, the rescue effort took place on January 24 with the help…
Cape Girardeau, Missouri – Firefighters in Cape Girardeau made an unexpected discovery after putting out a car fire on South Sprigg Street earlier this week. According to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, Engine 1 arrived…
Houston, Texas – A dog’s pitiful condition is so extreme that it is hard to believe she is alive. The dog, Penelope, weighs just 10 pounds. According to Caitie’s Foster Fam Rescue, Penelope was adopted…
Belton, Missouri – A Missouri man has been arrested for abusing a dog who was seen being thrown to the frozen ground. The Belton Missouri Police Department said they responded to “multiple calls” on January…
Houston, Texas – On Monday, the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office announced the rescue of three dogs who were suffering outside in the cold. According to a social media post from the Office of…
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Read MoreMartin 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…
Mahoning County, Ohio – A dog suffering from a horrifically infected leg wound had to be humanely euthanized after someone abandoned her outside of a rescue group’s shelter building in the freezing cold. The Mahoning…
Everett, Washington – This week, the Everett Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in an animal cruelty case involving a dog who was abandoned in a suitcase that was tossed into a dumpster.…
Downey, California – Months ago, when Dino was a bright-eyed four-month-old puppy, his owner surrendered him to the Los Angeles County Animal Control. Today, the puppy, once full of curiosity and boundless energy is a…
West Bridgewater, Massachusetts – A 27-year-old man is facing charges after police discovered a severely emaciated puppy in his car during a November traffic stop. According to the West Bridgewater Police Department, Devin Prepper was…
Jackson County, Mississippi – A Mississippi man who raped his cousin’s pregnant dog, Baby Girl, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and he is required to register as a sex offender. The vile…
Update 12/12/2025: Nicki has been rescued! Thank you for networking on her behalf! San Bernardino, California – A tiny dog dubbed Nicki is sitting in a lonely kennel run at the San Bernardino City Animal…
Cats
Read MoreAustin, Texas – A 27-year-old woman is accused of abandoning 15 cats in her Austin apartment, which was vacated in mid-January. According to the City of Austin, police charged Nayzak Najm with 13 counts of animal…
Orange County, FL – A woman cried as she kissed her two beloved cats behind, leaving them at the Orange County Animal Services facility because she could no longer care for them. Albert Harris, staff…
Orlando, FL – In 2005, an adorable kitten was adopted from a Florida animal shelter. Through a series of sad life events, the now 19-year-old cat, Peaches, wound up once again at the Orange County…
Ohio – When Ultimate Shine Car Wash attendant Kierra Mills first saw a tiny orange and white kitten last week, he was shaking, soaking wet, and terrified. The six-week-old kitten, dubbed Turbo Rinse, was found…
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…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreJersey 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…
Seward, AK – A walrus calf, rescued miles inland from the Beaufort Sea, is receiving round-the-clock “cuddle care” from staff at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward. According to a release from the agency, the…
Louisville, Colorado – Five baby bobcats have been rescued after they were orphaned. According to the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, the local police received a call from a homeowner who reported the kittens hanging around…
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…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreJersey 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…
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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…
Lee County, Alabama – Three people in Alabama were arrested following a grim discovery at their home in the 8100 block of Lee Road 146 in the Beauregard community of Lee County. According to the…
New Rochelle, New York – Surveillance cameras caught the moment two men abandoned a caged dog outside the Humane Society of Westchester in the early morning hours Wednesday. The young dog was not discovered for…
Merced County, California – Earlier this week, a 34-year-old man was arrested after multiple starved and neglected animals were found at a residence in the 5200 block of Utah Street in Merced. According to the…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreGolden 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…
India – A man in India is alive today thanks to the heroic actions of his German shepherd. As reported by India Today, a tiger ventured from the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve on February 26 and…
Northumberland County, PA – Nearly a dozen badly neglected dogs are in good hands after the police discovered deplorable conditions at property in Northumberland County. According to the Pennsylvania SPCA, police found three dogs frozen…
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…
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Greenville, North Carolina – A 36-year-old Greenville woman is facing multiple felony counts of animal cruelty after a horrible discovery was made outside of at a residence on Elaina Drive.…
Toronto, Canada – The New Year began on a heartbreaking note for staff at the Toronto Zoo, who announced the tragic, accidental passing of a beloved giraffe named Kiko. According to…
Mason County, West Virginia – The discovery of a dog, suffering in frigid temperatures and chained to a tree, unable to escape, led to charges against a West Virginia woman.…
Greenville County, South Carolina – Five dogs have been found shot to death in Greenville County, South Carolina, prompting an investigation by the local authorities. On January 2, the Greenville…
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…
Lane County, Oregon – An elderly woman’s dog is being hailed a hero after staying by the woman’s side when she fell in a wooded area of Lane County. According…
Westerly, Rhode Island – A dog who fell through an ice-covered pond skirted almost certain death thanks to rescuers with local fire departments. According to the Misquamicut Fire Department, the…
Update 1/3/2026: Rescue plans are underway for Roxy! Her profile now reads, “Great news! – I am on hold for a 501(c)(3) rescue organization that plans to take me into…
