Houston, Texas – The cries of a cruelly discarded puppy led the authorities to a suitcase dumped in a Channelview-area park. On Monday, a good Samaritan heard the whimpering puppy and got help. The Houston…
Bridgeport, Connecticut – Two men were arrested on Friday for leaving dogs outside in “life-threatening” cold. According to the Bridgeport Police Department, Benito Islesias, 72, and Rusty Rodriguez, 46, were taken into custody at around…
North Carolina – Over the weekend, the family of 39-year-old Chris Palmer called off search efforts for the missing man after they learned that he was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. According to a…
North Carolina – At the family’s request, search efforts for 39-year-old Chris Palmer have been called off. Chris’ father, Bren Palmer, issued a public statement on Saturday stating that the family recently learned that Chris…
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Three dogs were fatally shot by their owner, who told the authorities he killed them because he had to move and could only take one dog. According to the Tulsa Police Department,…
Erie, Pennsylvania – Two people have been arrested for abandoning a crated puppy beneath a bridge in Erie. The Erie Police have identified the suspects as 23-year-old Scott Bayle and 26-year-old Tori Jackna. Tragically, the…
Orlando, FL – A five-year-old cat named Twin-Twin is in need of a new home after his former owner was forced to surrender him because she was being evicted. Losing Twin-Twin was hard, in fact,…
Nashville, TN – Four kittens were spared a tragic demise after being rescued from a trash compactor at a dump in Lewisburg. According to Lucky’s Cat House, the newborn kittens were found and rescued moments…
Canton, OH – An Ohio woman did in fact “torture, kill, and eat cat” in front of horrified neighbors. But the woman at the heart of the “Ohio woman ate a cat” controversy has been…
Mooresville, NC – A 25-year-old man is behind bars and facing a felony animal cruelty charge after restraining a cat and punching the feline in the head, causing the cat’s death. On Sept. 4, Mooresville…
Charleston, SC – A South Carolina animal shelter helped reunited a long-last cat with his owner, who had not seen him since he vanished 11 years ago. Sam the cat disappeared after getting spooked by…
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…
West Yellowstone, MT – Montana wildlife officials have confirmed that a female grizzly was shot and killed after breaking into a residence and stealing a container of dog food. In a press release, the Montana…
Bronx, NY – A good Samaritan who tried to stop a man from abusing a dog was beaten so brutally that the police charged the dog abuser with attempted murder. As reported by the New…
San Diego, CA – On Sunday, someone left a dog inside a car parked at a Trolley station in East County. By the time someone noticed the distressed dog and called for help, it was…
Wheaton, MD – Dozens of cats have been rescued from neighborhood and park areas in Wheaton where someone dumped them. According to the Montgomery County Community Cat Coalition, a total of 33 cats were captured,…
Two male mountain lions died of starvation after California Fish and Wildlife officials moved them from their natural habitat in the eastern Sierra Nevada to the Mojave Desert, hundreds of miles away. According to a…
Philadelphia, PA – This week, the Philadelphia Zoo revealed a little secret to the public: they are now caring for two orphaned puma cubs from Washington state. According to the zoo, the duo was tended…
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Read MoreA 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…
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 the evening of April 4,…
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…
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Navajo County, Arizona – Someone has been shooting wild horses in the Black Mesa Ranger District and according to a USDA Forest Service news release, more dead horses were recently found. The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests…
Duson, Louisiana – A Louisiana man is facing animal cruelty charges stemming from the fatal shooting of two dogs who belonged to a man who came to his home for a visit last Friday. According…
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…
Eastpointe, Michigan – A 19-year-old woman is facing a charge of third-degree animal torture for allegedly kicking her mother’s dog in the head, causing the dog to lose an eye. According to sources, Dezhiar Blair…
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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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…
Navajo County, Arizona – Someone has been shooting wild horses in the Black Mesa Ranger District and according to a USDA Forest Service news release, more dead horses were recently…
Duson, Louisiana – A Louisiana man is facing animal cruelty charges stemming from the fatal shooting of two dogs who belonged to a man who came to his home for…
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…
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…
Eastpointe, Michigan – A 19-year-old woman is facing a charge of third-degree animal torture for allegedly kicking her mother’s dog in the head, causing the dog to lose an eye.…
Bellingham, Washington – A cougar in Sudden Valley was tracked by wildlife officials and killed after it attacked a family’s small dog. As reported by KIRO News, the Buchanan family’s…
San Antonio, Texas – This week, Seaworld San Antonio announced the death of Martha, a beloved beluga whale who had resided at the park since 1988. According to Seaworld, Martha…
