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Read MoreLufkin, Texas – A Texas zoo is mourning the loss of the oldest giraffe in human care. On July 8, the city of Lufkin announced Twiga’s death, noting that she was 31 years, 9 months,…
Houston, Texas – A Texas couple is desperate to find their dog, who vanished while in the care of a Rover pet sitter. As reported by Fox 26 News, on June 1 Fabiana and Andrea…
Downey, CA – A charming, senior German shepherd finds himself homeless in the twilight of his life. The 10-year-old dog, named Conner, has been at the Los Angeles County Animal Control – Downey facility since…
Reedley, CA – A California police department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The Reedley Police Department was conducting a desperate search for a police K9 who escaped from his handler’s home…
Update 7/11/2023: Saved by Saving Hope Rescue!! Fort Worth, Texas – It is a never-ending cycle of intake, overcrowding, and euthanasia at animal shelters across the nation, and even adorable litters of puppies are at…
On June 30, a man traveling on an international flight from Paris to Toronto, via Air France, made a horrifying discovery beneath his cats’ crate. Habib Battah and his wife were traveling with their two…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Update 10/25/2023 – adopted!! Jurupa Valley, CA – A young German shepherd, just a year of age, is already on the euthanasia list at the Riverside County Animal Control – Riverside Shelter despite being there for…
Douglas County, MO – Last week, 43 starving, neglected dogs were rescued from a breeding operation in Douglas County, Missouri. The Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) for the Humane Society of Missouri said that their…
St. Louis, MO – Two St. Louis men are accused of stealing two French bulldogs, and later, throwing one of them from a three-story window as police moved in to make an arrest. As reported…
Leiria, Portugal – On October 21, the oldest documented dog to be alive passed away. According to Guinness World Records, Bobi died at the impressive age of 31 years 165 days old. Dr. Karen Becker shared…
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Ayacucho, Peru – Animal welfare advocates are celebrating an announcement made on October 25. According to Animal Defenders International (ADI), officials in Ayacucho have banned a controversial bull run event.…
Lakebay, Washington – Deputies in Pierce County encountered an unusual situation last week when they were called out to capture a nearly 7-foot-long alligator who was living in a shipping…
Toronto, Canada – Staff at the Toronto Zoo is mourning the unexpected death of a baby red panda affectionately known as Baby Spice. The three-month-old cub was doing well on…
Leavenworth, WA – A female bear was “lethally removed” by wildlife officials after she attacked a woman in the picturesque town of Leavenworth, in central Washington. The woman let her…
Kansas City, MO – On Friday, the Kansas City Zoo announced the unexpected death of a beloved chimpanzee named Teetoo. According to a release from the zoo, Teetoo, 26, died…
Halloween is fast approaching and while ghosts, ghouls, and candy treats might be enticing for humans, the holiday can pose some risks to our four-legged companions. With just a…
On October 17, Equine Rescue Resource and The Sanctuary at Maple Hill Farms issued a joint news release announcing the death of Ryder, the carriage horse who drew national attention…
Nobody who loves animals enjoys saying the final goodbye. In fact, it is this final heartwrenching moment that can push the most steadfast animal lover to say “I just can’t…