LATEST NEWS
Read MoreRichmond, VA – A “gloriously gluttonous” shelter cat is embarking on a new life. The chonky feline, named Patches, is in the care of Richmond Animal Care and Control, and according to the shelter, he…
Barnstable, Massachusetts – An “incredibly friendly” dog is receiving much-needed care after someone abandoned him in Barnstable. According to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, the dog, dubbed Little Man, is emaciated. On Tuesday, the…
Escondido, CA – The San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement team has launched an investigation into the abandonment of a severely neglected Yorkshire terrier mix who was left in a crate near Mayflower Dog…
Philadelphia, PA – Dozens of dogs need to be moved out of the ACCT Philly animal shelter by April 24. According to the animal welfare agency, highly contagious viruses are spreading throughout the community and…
North Canterbury, New Zealand – Backlash has prompted the cancellation of a children’s feral cat hunting competition that was underway in New Zealand. The North Canterbury Hunting Competition explains why they canceled the children’s portion…
Lexington, KY – On April 14, a devastating barn fire killed 15 therapy horses at a farm in Lexington. The blaze swept through a barn owned by Earl and Sandra Radcliffe Skarky at their Four…
Dogs
Read MoreChatanooga, TN – Last week, a young K9 with the Chatanooga Police Department was euthanized after suffering devastating injuries in the line of duty. The three-year-old German shepherd, Diesel, was grievously wounded while performing a…
Cats
Read MoreFairfax 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 the cat vanished in June…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreWashington 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 news to Facebook followers on…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreHillsborough 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 side of a road in…
Stay Connected
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Keep up to date with the latest animal news, delivered directly to your inbox.
This weeks hot posts
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreProvo, Utah – A Utah family is reeling following a devastating fire that killed more than 40 animals at their farm. On Friday morning, Wilford and Rayanna Puertas lost 40 goats and sheep, as well…
Milwaukee County, WI – On Thursday, the Milwaukee County Zoo announced the death of a beloved gorilla named Oliver. In a release, the zoo expressed sadness over the loss: It is with very heavy hearts…
Raeford, NC – A dog who was set out with the trash in Hoke County has been adopted. The dog, dubbed Moe-Moe, was in a crate on Sept. 7 – he was left sitting with…
Tustin, CA – A forgotten dog is deteriorating at a California animal shelter where he has spent half of his life. Humphreys is a young dog at just two years of age, but one year of…
Iowa City, IA – The Iowa City animal shelter that took in 131 surrendered dogs three weeks ago has provided a much-anticipated update. According to the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center, the dogs…
All Time Most Read Articles
ALL NEWS
Cats in one Wisconsin city will be safe from the trauma of surgical declawing thanks to a ban on the elective procedure earlier this week. According to NBC 15 News,…
Nearly a month ago, a man’s SUV was stolen in Hudson, Wisconsin, and his pug mix, Harper, was inside. A desperate search has been underway since the day that…
Whiskers Cat Cafe in Kansas City is reaching out to social media to find the one in a million “unicorn” home for a grumpy, white Persian dubbed the “grinch.” The…
The Covid-19 virus continues to impact animals, both in the wild and in captivity. For the first time, the virus has been detected in hippos at a zoo in Belgium.…
Authorities in Oregon are hoping that a member of the public will help lead them to whoever is responsible for killing an entire wolf pack in eastern Oregon earlier this…
Medina Spirit, the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner, collapsed and died on Monday morning after completing a workout at the Santa Anita Park racetrack in California. The three-year-old colt’s shocking death…
Thanks to “strong evidence” proving that Octopus, lobster, and crabs feel pain, the U.K. has implemented new legislation which recognizes them as sentient beings. This month, the U.K. government issued…
A tiny kitten is fighting for her life after being rescued on Sunday by a good Samaritan who found her along Route 460 in Virginia. The kitten, dubbed Olivia, was…