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Read MoreLee County, Florida – On July 11, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a dead dog who was tethered outside to a pole. According to the authorities, 34-year-old Jade Green is the woman…
Hamilton County, Indiana – Meet Benji, a sweet, overlooked dog who has been waiting at an Indiana animal shelter for over a year. Benji is the longest resident at the Humane Society for Hamilton County,…
Connecticut – When an elderly woman in “rapidly declining” health repeatedly talked about her beloved horse, Bella, around her care providers, they put plans in place to ensure that her dying wish to see the horse…
Florida – When a 20-year-old dog was surrendered to a Florida animal shelter, hearts broke. The Weimaraner, named Dax, was utterly confused by the loss of the home he had lived in for two decades.…
Peoria, IL – Dogs who were abandoned on a boat anchored in the Illinois River are getting their second chance after being discovered by Fon du Lac Police officers who noticed a “foul smell” coming…
Polk County, NC – A 75-year-old man described as a “legendary horseman” is facing felony charges for trying to shoot his son, and inadvertently killing a horse. According to sources, John Victor Russell was arrested…
Dogs
Read MoreNorth 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…
Cats
Read MoreFairfax County, VA – A touching reunion, two years in the making, happened this month at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. On Sunday, the animal welfare agency explained that Spencer the cat vanished in June…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreWashington State – Last week, whale watchers in Washington state spotted an endangered orca carrying a deceased newborn calf in Rosario Strait. The Center for Whale Research broke the heartbreaking news to Facebook followers on…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreHillsborough 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…
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Read MoreSioux 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…
Wantagh, NY – In June 2019, a dog was abandoned alongside a road; he was found sitting next to a bag of dog food, patiently waiting for his family to come back to take him…
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin – The Fond du Lac County K9 who was injured in a shootout on October 14 has been released from the veterinary hospital. According to Sheriff Ryan F. Waldschmidt, K9 Iro…
Update 10/24/2023: The rescue organization updated Facebook followers about Charlie’s condition on Tuesday morning. Unfortunately, his injuries are extraordinarily painful. They explain: The veterinarian has explained that despite their efforts, the pain he is experiencing…
Dekalb County, GA – Two days ago, the CEO of the LifeLine Animal Project shared devastating news regarding animal shelters in Dekalb and Fulton counties. CEO Rebecca Guinn explained that the “county shelters have reached…
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Youngstown, OH – A 24-year-old Ohio woman entered a guilty plea last week for a felony animal cruelty charge stemming from her decision to leave her dog alone in an…
Daytona, FL – On Thursday, a Florida animal shelter announced an “operational shift” that impacts all dogs with a known bite history. According to a news release from the Halifax…
Sydney, Australia – Guests participating in an overnight Roar and Snore event at the Taronga Zoo got more than they bargained for on Wednesday morning as alarms blared and they…
Brookfield, CT – A dog who survived life in a North Carolina dogfighting ring is searching for his forever family. His name is Van Gogh (named for the famous, albeit…
Chicago, IL – A four-year-old cat named Max was surrendered to an animal shelter in Chicago because he was “too obese” for his former family to handle. According to the…
Kentucky – A family of abandoned dogs is safe today thanks to a good Samaritan who sprang into action after seeing someone dump three puppies and their mother at Crossing…
Brunswick, OH – Justice has been served for a dog named June who was starved to the brink of death earlier this year. According to the Brunswick Ohio Police, Michelle…
Phoenix, AZ – When a Phoenix homeowner noticed a bobcat kitten in the backyard, it became clear that something was amiss. The resident’s dogs were barking at the kitten and…