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Read MoreMelbourne, FL – This week, the Brevard Zoo announced that one of their original five giraffes to be on habitat when Expedition Africa opened in 2003 died. The 25-year-old giraffe, Rafiki, was humanely euthanized on…
Update 9/15/2023: Rescued! The rescue group, Rescue Rebels, said, “This is Luna from MDAS A2507654 we have a confirmed rescue hold and she will be leaving the shelter tomorrow. She is a mess.” Miami-Dade, FL…
Gallatin County, MT – Last week, a hunter in the midst of tracking a deer was mauled by a grizzly bear near Yellow Mule Trail outside of Big Sky, Montana. According to Gallatin County Sheriff…
Update: Rest in peace Bruce. This dog was euthanized before the shelter indicated he would be. Apple Valley, CA – A young dog has been slated for death at an animal shelter in Apple Valley.…
Lake Los Angeles, CA – A staggering number of dogs were discovered at a Lake Los Angeles home after being abandoned; of those dogs, 21 did not survive. As reported by ABC 7 News, the…
Philadelphia, PA – A “crunchy, old, grumpy” dog has found the best home, despite the odds stacked against him. Just a day ago, the Pennsylvania SPCA posted several photos of the 15-year-old dog, Gideon, writing…
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Read MoreDetroit, Michigan – Days ago, a dog was rescued from the freezing waters of the Detroit River. Michigan Humane shared dramatic video and photos of the rescue effort and yesterday, provided an update about the…
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Read MoreAustin, Texas – Unwanted kittens are safe after being rescued from freezing temperatures. According to the Austin Police Department, eight caged kittens were abandoned on a sidewalk in late January. In a social media post…
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Read MoreLos Angeles, California – A California man has been sentenced to jail time and probation for charges stemming from an animal cruelty incident in June 2025. According to sources, 25-year-old Cesar Gustavo Diaz, of Watts,…
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Read MoreLos Angeles, California – A California man has been sentenced to jail time and probation for charges stemming from an animal cruelty incident in June 2025. According to sources, 25-year-old Cesar Gustavo Diaz, of Watts,…
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Read MoreFlorida – 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 Florida Department of Law Enforcement…
Atlanta, GA – When a sweet, resilient kitten named Dizzy was returned just one day after she was adopted, hearts broke. The four-month-old kitten was rescued from a dumpster and she was nursed back to…
Update: Rescued!! Thanks for networking this dog’s information! Downey, CA – An elderly Saint Bernard has exceeded her expected lifespan of 8-10 years, but she is not being treasured and loved in a home; she…
Carleton, Michigan – A dog is safe after spending several days with a plastic jug stuck on his head. As reported by Detroit Free Press, a good Samaritan captured the pup and took him to…
10/10/2023 – See below for an update from Paw Print Hearts! UPDATE*** thank you all so much for the overwhelming amount of love and support on this post for our baby Bud! We have received…
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Eau Claire, Wis. – Surveillance video at the Eau Claire County Humane Association shows the heartbreaking moment that a dog was tied to the door of the closed shelter amidst…
The Big Cat Public Safety Act (BCPSA), a federal law in the United States aimed at protecting big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and cougars, was signed…
This week, an abandoned dog, starving, cold, and injured, was rescued by kind people who stepped up to ensure that he would suffer no more. Earlier this week, a woman…
A California rescue group has taken in a young German shepherd puppy who was recently rescued from a stream in Tijuana, Mexico. According to Maria Dales, director of German Shepherd…
Chilpancingo, Mexico – The former director of the Zoochilpan Zoo in Chilpancingo is under investigation for killing four of the zoo’s pygmy goats and serving them at a year-end party…
Ramsey County, MN – On Monday night, a puppy was saved by Ramsey County sheriff’s deputies who were in pursuit of carjacking suspects. According to a news release from the…
Gulfport, MS – An adorable young dog has been languishing at an animal shelter in south Mississippi for eight months because potential adopters think that he is “ugly.” Staff at…
Seattle, WA – On Wednesday afternoon, dozens of dogs were rescued from a doggy daycare facility after a fire broke out. The blaze started in the morning at the Dog…
