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Read MoreHouston, 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…
Fort Worth, Texas – Days ago, a grievously injured kitten was rescued from a dumpster behind a Dollar General store in Weatherford. Someone had placed the injured kitten in a bag, which was put into…
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,…
Scranton, Pennsylvania – Two women and a service dog were killed by a crazed man wielding a machete in Scranton. According to the Scranton Police, 38-year-old Michael Woods attacked his victims at the Jermyn Apartments…
Atlanta, Georgia – A former Atlanta Police Department officer has been arrested and is facing three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals for torturing and killing her dog. According to sources, Zabria Bridges intentionally broke…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – On Tuesday, staff at the Pennsylvania SPCA found a taped-up box outside of the shelter facility. The cardboard box had a note on the side stating that the person had “no other…
Orange County, California – An Orange County man faces more than eight years in prison for an act of animal cruelty that claimed the life of a pregnant dog. According to a press release from…
University Place, Washington – Last week, the Smith family experienced every pet owner’s greatest fear…a devastating fire destroyed their house, and killed their dogs and cats, while they were not at home. The fire consumed…
Detroit, Michigan – Tis the season for extreme elements to take a toll on neglected pets. In the summer, the heat kills dogs who are not provided with shelter and in the winter, dogs who…
Houston, TX – Dozens of cats cared for at a Houston, Texas, sanctuary are in need of homes after the non-profit organization announced that it is closing its doors. Dr. Beverly Harper’s sanctuary, Adopt-a-Cat, cites…
Burke County, NC – For weeks, a North Carolina animal shelter pleaded for a loving home for a special needs kitten who kept being overlooked by potential adopters. The Friends for Animals – Humane Society…
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada – A tabby cat who was living on the streets in Fredericton for the last few months was captured by good Samaritans and taken to the Oromocto and Area SPCA. Staff…
Douglas County, Illinois – A cat who was thrown from a moving vehicle was rescued and is now looking for a new home. The cat, dubbed Logan, was frightened initially, but the Douglas County Animal…
Wake County, NC – A pair of bonded, senior feline sisters are in need of a new home after the loss of their owner. The 16-year-old cats, Salsa and Tango, are being cared for by…
Mount Juliet, TN – A Tennessee rescue group has taken in an extremely rare kitten who was born with four ears. True Rescue explains that the kitten, dubbed Audio, was taken in with three siblings…
Cincinnati, OH – Researchers with the Cincinnati Zoo have developed a way to sterilize cats without putting them through surgery. A news release outlines details of the ground-breaking study which has huge implications for controlling…
Mammoth Hot Springs, WY – A newborn bison calf was euthanized by Yellowstone National Park staff because they said it posed a risk to park visitors. According to a news release, the calf was separated…
Dundee (U.K) – A wildlife center in Dundee was closed after a wolf was euthanized, and then the members of his pack were euthanized as well. According to the Camperdown Wildlife Centre, the alpha male…
Pine Mountain, GA – Two tigers were able to escape from a Georgia wildlife safari after a tornado caused damage on the property. According to the Wild Animal Safari, the Pine Mountain property sustained “extensive tornado…
Midlothian, VA – A senior dog is embarking on her new life after a Virginia-based animal rescue agency saved her from an area shelter. According to Sanctuary Rescue, the 12-year-old beagle, Abby, was surrendered to…
Crystal River, FL – Wildlife experts have rescued a manatee who was tangled in a fishing lure and fishing line. According to a social media post by the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, the…
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Menands, New York – Earlier this week, a puppy died of hypothermia after being abandoned outside an animal shelter in frigid conditions. According to multiple sources, the puppy was left outside the Mohawk Hudson Humane…
Irvington, Alabama – A 22-year-old Alabama man is behind bars and facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge following the fatal stabbing of his family’s dog. According to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, Frank Conley…
Butte, Montana – A Montana man has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from him allegedly stomping a puppy to death. According to sources, 29-year-old Marquise Lee James Bullcoming killed the three-month-old Labrador retriever mix…
Bucks County, Pennsylvania – A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible for throwing a dog from a moving car in Buck County, Pennsylvania. The Bucks County SPCA…
Santa Fe, NM – Questions and mystery surround the tragic discovery of actor Gene Hackman, 95, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, and one of their three dogs, dead in their sprawling Santa Fe mansion. According…
Philadelphia, PA – When Ang was a puppy, he was stabbed by someone he was supposed to trust. Though his life was saved, he has not been adopted, and he is slowly losing hope that…
Georgetown County, SC – On February 23, someone fatally shot seven chained dogs in Georgetown County, South Carolina. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to property on Gapway Road to investigate…
Mountain Park, GA – The discovery of a badly burned possum in the City of Mountain Park has prompted the offering of a reward. As reported by Fox 5 News, someone set the opossum on…
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Ocala, Florida – A Florida woman was booked into the Marion County Jail after abandoning her two dogs in an empty residence. According to sources, 36-year-old Stephanie Delcastillo moved out…
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – On Christmas Day, a woman was arrested after witnesses told the authorities she had beaten a puppy and stuffed the pup into a suitcase before zipping it…
Detroit, Michigan – A Detroit dog owner is facing charges after two of his dogs were found frozen to death and another near death from neglect. According to sources, 39-year-old…
Mahoning County, Ohio – A senior dog has finally been adopted after spending the majority of his life at the Animal Charity of Ohio shelter. The nine-year-old dog, Onyx, was…
Woodburn, Oregon – A German shepherd named Bruno is alive and receiving care thanks to the efforts of deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office who saved him from his…
Grays Harbor County, Washington – Wildlife officials have reached out to the public help identify whoever shot and stabbed a cow elk, leaving her body covered with a camo netting…
Kerrville, Texas – In July, devastating floods ravaged the Kerr County community and in the midst of the disaster, a cat named Hazel vanished. Against all odds, after months passed,…
Palm Beach County, Florida – The owner of a Delray dog daycare was arrested and charged for an attack that left a small dog with a fractured jaw. The Palm…
