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Read MoreNewton County, Arkansas – Arkansas wildlife officials have admitted that the wrong black bear was killed after a fatal human attack that happened in at Sam’s Throne Campground on October 2. According to the Arkansas Game…
Miami, FL – An 8-foot-crocodile has been given a new lease on life after being found with a spear in her head earlier this week. Zoo Miami took the injured crocodile in after she was…
Zanesville, Ohio – A Muskingum County sheriff’s deputy is facing charges after leaving a working K9 in an unmarked patrol car, causing the dog to die from heat stroke. According to the Muskingum County Prosecutor’s…
Tacoma, Washington – This week, a tiny kitten was saved from certain death thanks to the efforts of Washington State troopers who responded to 911 calls requesting help. The frightening incident happened on Interstate 5…
Rapid City, South Dakota – A South Dakota family is seeking answers after the death of their beloved horse, Cheyenne. The mare was found dead on the morning of October 9, on property outside of…
Eureka, CA – Bears at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka had an unexpected visitor last week. According to the zoo, a wild bear was spotted by staff on October 17 while they were conducting…
Dogs
Read MoreGroton, Connecticut – A 34-year-old man was arrested and is facing charges following the discovery of an abused woman and dead puppies in the back of a U-Haul van parked at a Motel 6 in…
Detroit, Oregon – Earlier this month, members of the Oregon Humane Society’s Technical Animal Rescue Team were able to save a 100-lb dog named Wolfie. According to the animal welfare agency, the German shepherd disappeared…
Fort Lauderdale, FL – It was a big week for a German shepherd named Bella who was rescued from a canal and then reunited with a family she had not seen in five years. On…
Austin, TX – Taylor Hannan, the “Austin Eater,” has been reunited with his missing dog, Noodles. The terrier mix was in Hannan’s Honda Civic early last Friday when thieves hopped in and drove away while…
Marlboro County, SC – An abandoned puppy was rescued by a good Samaritan who was picking up roadside trash this week. The puppy had been left in a plastic tote that was found amidst trash.…
Cobb County, GA – Two people have been arrested after leaving a caged dog in the bed of a truck for 10 hours in the scorching heat. The dog suffered burns on his paws from…
Queens, NY – The man who was arrested for setting a dog on fire in Queens early last Thursday has provided more disturbing information about the cruel incident. According to sources, Isaiah Gurley, 29, told…
Cats
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…
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…
Gardena, CA – A young dog who was picked up as a stray and taken to the Carson Animal Services facility in Gardena, California, is shaking in terror at the shelter facility. Heartbreaking video reveals…
Miami, FL – This week, Miami’s Seaquarium announced the transport of a lonesome Pacific white-sided dolphin to a new habitat in San Antonio, Texas. According to Seaquarium, Li’i was in their care for 35 years…
Harry and Luna have been swiping items from their owner’s neighbors.
WILDLIFE
Read MoreCatalina Island, California – In an effort to preserve the native habitat on Catalina Island, California officials have approved a plan to kill mule deer that occupy the land. Mule deer were intentionally introduced to…
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…
Pine, Arizona – Last week, an Arizona homeowner encountered a rather unusual visitor on their porch. According to the Arizona Game & Fish Department, a mother elk had left her calf on the Pine resident’s doorstep.…
Rocklin, CA – A California woman recently rescued what she believed was an adorable kitten. But it didn’t take long before she realized the error of her ways. The Rocklin Police Department said: A Rocklin…
On Sunday, people enjoying the sand and beach at Pope Beach, in South Lake Tahoe, had some surprising company. A mother bear and her three cubs visited the area for some frolicking in the water,…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreStanislaus County, California – A suspected serial cat killer is on the loose in Stanislaus County. So far, at least three cats have been killed in the Riverview Mobile Home Park in the town of…
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Seattle, WA – On Wednesday, the Seattle Police stated they have arrested a man suspected of murdering an 80-year-old dog walker during a carjacking. The victim, Ruth Dalton, of Grandma’s Critter Care, died after the…
Update 8/20/2024 5:45 p.m. – The victim’s car and one deceased dog have been found. One dog was reunited with its owner and the other dogs, and the suspect, are still missing. Seattle, WA -…
Cape Coral, FL – On August 15, a frail, dehydrated dog named Molly was euthanized because her condition was so poor that she could not be saved. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, her…
Portland, OR – On Saturday, a man suspected of abusing a dog earlier this month was arrested on multiple felony charges. According to sources, 25-year-old Isaac Booker Justham was arrested for an abusive situation that…
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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Giles County, Tennessee – Nearly 200 dogs have been rescued from conditions described as “heartbreaking.” According to Norfolk Adoption SPCA, the dogs all came from a single property in Giles…
Hillsborough 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…
Tampa Bay, FL – Two badly neglected puppies are finally getting their happily-ever-after following a traumatic start to their lives. The pups, Hope and Spirit, were abandoned with their mother,…
Washington 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…
Fairfax 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…
El Paso, TX – A Texas couple was arrested and charged after over two dozen neglected and “distressed” dogs were found in their El Paso home. According to sources, Shannon…
Bangkok, Thailand – A man working at the Safari World Zoo in Bangkok was fatally mauled by lions this week. According to sources, the staff member, who had decades of…
Friday Harbor, WA – The mayor of Friday Harbor is facing a criminal charge of animal cruelty following the discovery of his neglected and injured dog found wandering and in…
