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Read MoreLynnwood, Washington – A puppy is safe and sound after officers with the Lynnwood Police Department rescued him from a dumpster. The law enforcement agency said the pup, dubbed Oscar, was “cold, scared, and covered…
Prince William County, Virginia – A 900-pound pony who fell through a canvas cover, into a full pool, was rescued earlier this month by firefighters with the Prince William Fire & Rescue System. According to…
La Porte County, Indiana – A woman’s two dogs were killed by a deer hunter who shot them with a bow and arrow. According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, father and son John…
Jacksonville, Florida – A woman has been arrested following the cruel death of an emaciated Great Dane dubbed Miracle. A good Samaritan found the skeletal dog curled up by the side of a road last…
Edgewood, British Columbia – Canada – Animal lovers are outraged following the slaughter of an estimated 400 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms in British Columbia. Government officials proceeded with the killings after the bird owners…
Duval County, Florida – An animal cruelty investigation has been instigated in Jacksonville following the discovery of a badly neglected Great Dane, dubbed Miracle, who suffered a cruel death caused by extreme starvation. Earlier this…
Dogs
Read MoreSilsbee, Texas – Joshua Nolen, 29, was arrested this month for allegedly using his personal pistol with a silencer, to “euthanize” shelter dogs at the Silsbee Animal Control. Nolen was an animal control officer when…
Port Canaveral, FL – A Florida man finds himself behind bars after being caught slamming a small dog violently to the ground at the Gator’s Dockside. According to Sheriff Ivey, with the Brevard County Sheriff’s…
West Palm Beach, FL – A Florida man was arrested and is facing charges for abandoning an elderly dog alongside a road in a “desolate area,” in Martin County. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s…
Tampa, FL – A reward is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of whoever abandoned three emaciated dogs in the woods behind Blessings Gas Station on US 41. According to…
Auburn, WA – A western Washington animal shelter is over capacity after taking in a staggering 82 dogs from one person. The Auburn Valley Humane Society has reached out to the public for assistance after…
Update: Kratos has been adopted!! Gardena, CA – A young dog named Kratos has been utterly failed by people. He was taken in at the Los Angeles County Animal Control – Carson facility as a…
York, PA – The man facing charges for beating a German shepherd so severely that the dog lost consciousness has died in a car crash. According to sources, Terrell D. Harris, 36, died in the…
Cats
Read MoreNationwide – 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 for deployment, training, or other…
Baytown, TX – A dog named Zeke died in his family’s home after the neighbor’s dog entered through a dog door and killed him. As reported by Fox Houston, the horrifying incident happened on Dec.…
Philadelphia, PA – At the ripe old age of 15-plus years, a cat named Jeremiah finds himself at a shelter, hoping to be chosen by someone looking for a feline companion. According to the Pennsylvania…
Downey, CA – There is no holiday joy for a young German shepherd named Greico. The nearly three-year-old dog was surrendered by his family on November 18, and today, he sits on death row. What…
Update 11/10/2023: Absolutely heartbroken to report that Cathy has been put down. Rest in peace sweet girl, you deserved better. Devore, CA – A young shepherd mix named Cathy has been patiently waiting for someone…
Liberal, KS – Animal shelter staff in Liberal, Kansas, publicly admonished whoever abandoned a mother cat and her kittens when the shelter was closed. The Liberal Animal Shelter called out the person in a public…
Australia – A brave man took on a large, muscular kangaroo who appeared to be trying to drown his dog. The dramatic encounter was captured on video and posted to TikTok where millions of people…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreOlympia, Washington – A long-time poacher, who illegally killed wildlife for years, has been sentenced to prison. According to sources, 77-year-old Ronald Livermore was sentenced to 43.5 months in prison after pleading guilty to seven…
Florida – Police in Monroe County, Florida, arrested two men from Miami after finding a live Key deer in their vehicle. According to a release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the men were…
There is good news for tiger enthusiasts – the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released the latest tiger population assessment and it shows 40 percent more tigers in the wild than there…
California – On July 18, the Wolf Mountain Sanctuary announced the passing of 18-year-old Wacipi, a wolf with an “amazing, gentle soul.” The California sanctuary alerted Facebook followers of the beloved wolf’s death, writing: With…
Anchorage, Alaska – Earlier this week, wildlife officials in Anchorage, Alaska, killed four black bears, including a mother and her two cubs. Alaska Department of Fish and Game agents killed the bears on Tuesday because…
Tennessee – Wildlife officials in Tennessee used a tragic incident in June to educate the public about the danger of food, and food-tainted trash, to bears. The warning from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency followed a…
A coordinated rescue effort between California’s Oakland Zoo, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, AR, and Lions, Tigers, and Bears in Alpine, CA, led to the removal of four big cats from a defunct…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreSilsbee, Texas – Joshua Nolen, 29, was arrested this month for allegedly using his personal pistol with a silencer, to “euthanize” shelter dogs at the Silsbee Animal Control. Nolen was an animal control officer when…
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Stamford, CT – A $5000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of whoever is responsible for killing a dog found drowned in the Czescik marina area. According to…
King County, WA – A cruelty investigation is underway in rural King County after a family’s cows were fatally shot. As reported by King 5, Holly and Dustin Peterson lost a pregnant cow and a…
Sugar Land, Texas – A young puppy is recovering after a brutal beating by 34-year-old Wo Zeng. The vicious beating was captured on video earlier this month and it reveals the horrific abuse the 13-week-old…
Oklahoma City, OK – The search continues for a man caught on surveillance video slamming a puppy to the ground. It is unknown if the puppy seen slammed to the ground on January 31 lived…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
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…
Ontario, Canada – An Ontario family is mourning the loss of their two German shepherds, who were shot and killed on their property by a coyote hunter. As reported by CBC News, Hank and Mary…
Mount Ulla, NC – Three mules who played a part in delivering critical supplies to victims of Hurricane Helene died on Sunday in a tragic accident. As reported by WITN News Mike and Michelle Toberer’s…
Lake County, Indiana – A man who chose to transport a dog, in frigid weather, unsecured in an open utility trailer, may face animal cruelty charges. Video of the shocking incident was captured by a…
Omak, WA – On February 8, a car fire in Omak led to the discovery of 21 malnourished dogs. According to a news release from the Omak Police Department, the dogs were living in the…
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Manhattan, NY – Over a month ago, a senior cat’s life was turned upside down when her owner passed away and she was taken from her home and put into…
California – Cats in California will no longer be subjected to painful, sometimes debilitating, claw removal surgery. Governor Newsome has signed Assembly Bill 867, from Assemblymember Alex Lee, into law…
Ballard, WA – A dog entrusted to the care of employees at the Lazy Dog Crazy Dog daycare in Ballard died after being viciously kicked and punched by a staff…
Update 10/14/2025: Quinn has been adopted!! Thanks for networking on her behalf! Pasadena, TX – An adorable puppy named Quinn is at risk of losing her life next week at…
Destin, FL – An intuitive dog named Eeyore has touched hearts across the world with his heroic actions that helped save the life of an 86-year-old woman who fell while…
Logan County, KY – A man has been identified and arrested after being caught on video hurling three young puppies over a fence last week at the Logan County Animal…
Suffolk County, New York – A couple was taken to jail after the authorities discovered a house of horrors in Suffolk County. Police arrested Samantha Boyd, 57, and her boyfriend…
Ottawa, Ontario – A shuttered Canadian marine park has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if they do not receive federal funding. According to sources, the Marineland Zoo and amusement…
