Dogs
Read MoreBernalillo County, New Mexico – When a big boy named Atlas found himself too tired to finish a difficult hike in New Mexico, deputies with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office came to his rescue. This week,…
Mahoning County, Ohio – On Thursday, the Mahoning County Dog Warden was notified of a deceased dog who had been disposed of in a dumpster behind Gateway Gas and Food Mart on Myrtle Ave. According…
Groton, 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…
Westchester County, New York – A woman is facing charges for abandoning her severely injured dog in Yonkers near Oakland Cemetery. According to prosecutors, 60-year-old Anita Martin of Yonkers abandoned the dog, Frankie, on November…
Update! The adoption profile for Luna states that she has been rescued! Thanks to everyone who networked on her behalf. Devore, California – A beautiful young dog, still just a pup at just over a…
Ontario County, New York – An Ontario County man was arrested and charged after leaving his dog outside overnight, without shelter, in subzero temperatures. The frigid overnight stay on the porch gave the unsheltered dog frostbite…
Sampson County, North Carolina – Dozens of dogs perished this week in a tragic building fire at a dog breeding operation in Sampson County. According to sources, the fire took place at the Black Creek Kennels…
Cats
Read MoreWest Palm Beach, Florida – A large reward is being offered for information leading to the identification and prosecution of the individual responsible for hunting cats in West Palm Beach, Florida. On September 13, the non-profit…
Orlando, FL – In 2005, an adorable kitten was adopted from a Florida animal shelter. Through a series of sad life events, the now 19-year-old cat, Peaches, wound up once again at the Orange County…
Ohio – When Ultimate Shine Car Wash attendant Kierra Mills first saw a tiny orange and white kitten last week, he was shaking, soaking wet, and terrified. The six-week-old kitten, dubbed Turbo Rinse, was found…
Boston, MA – Mittens is a resilient survivor. A 15-year-old cat who has survived two broken legs and a shattered jaw after being hit by a car. A cat who was denied proper care following…
Orlando, FL – A senior cat has spent weeks in a Florida animal shelter, watching other cats get attention, and homes, while being completely ignored. The nine-year-old cat, Oreo, came to the Orange County Animal…
Greenville, SC – A blind, special-needs kitten is in need of a new home after her prior owner inexplicably left her on the steps of the Greenville Humane Society in a box. The animal welfare…
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…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreMalheur County, Oregon – The discovery of a decapitated mule deer in Malheur County has prompted an investigation by Oregon State Police’s (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division. On Monday, the Oregon State Police issued a…
Mount Timpanogos, Utah – On August 20, an emergency response team in Utah issued a warning to people hiking with their dogs. The Timpanogos Emergency Response Team (TERT) said that the “third dog in as…
Sherman, CT – Dogs are man’s best friend for a reason. Aside from their boundless affection, and unconditional love, is their unwavering loyalty. Recently, a surveillance video showing a brave dog’s efforts to protect a…
Chisago County, MN – An orphaned bear cub is receiving life-saving care after someone reported seeing the cub laying in their driveway. According to the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, the cub was in “rough shape,”…
Seward, AK – A walrus calf, rescued miles inland from the Beaufort Sea, is receiving round-the-clock “cuddle care” from staff at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward. According to a release from the agency, the…
Louisville, Colorado – Five baby bobcats have been rescued after they were orphaned. According to the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, the local police received a call from a homeowner who reported the kittens hanging around…
British Columbia, Canada – A B.C. man has been fired from his job after saving a moose calf who he says was being pursued by a bear. According to sources, Mark Skage took action after…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreHenrico County, Virginia – The Henrico County Police have announced the indictment of Deric Rashawn Beale, 41, and Barbara Frances Jones, 53, for the suspicious deaths of five dogs in the Varina Magisterial District. According to…
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Read MoreLaurel Park, Maryland – On May 15, a three-year-old thoroughbred died shortly after crossing the finish line at his debut career race at Laurel Park. The horse, Hit Zero, started strong in the race but…
Irvine, California – An Irvine man has been arrested and charged after killing a duckling and beating another duckling. According to the Irvine Police Department, 71-year-old Randall Bertsch was arrested on Wednesday for animal cruelty…
Brisbane, California – This month, police in Brisbane rescued a young, malnourished sea lion who was on a roadway. According to the Brisbane Police Department, an off-duty officer spotted the young sea lion wandering near Sierra…
Woodburn, Oregon – Police in Woodburn are searching for whoever is responsible for abandoning a German shepherd who was found tethered to a rock in the 600 block of Willow Avenue. In a public release,…
Murfreesboro, Tennessee – The authorities are searching for the driver of a truck that pulled a small dog approximately 600 yards last week, causing fatal injuries. According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, the incident…
Golden Valley, Arizona – A wild donkey found himself in a crappy situation (pun intended) when he fell into a septic tank at an RV park in Golden Valley. According to the Bureau of Land…
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Waterbury, Connecticut – An investigation has been opened in Waterbury, Connecticut, following the discovery of a deceased dog, a black plastic garbage bag, on Progress Lane. The grim discovery was made on Monday morning; reports…
Springfield, Missouri – A Springfield man is facing a second-degree arson charge after setting a shed on fire and killing 10 cats who were inside. As reported by KY3 News, Aiden Kinnee allegedly set fire to…
Update 4/11/2026: Ruben is home! No details have been provided about his disappearance, but he has been reunited with his family. Enumclaw, Washington – A family is desperate to find their horse, Ruben, who was stolen…
Colonial Heights, Virginia – A Virginia animal control agency is seeking answers after the discovery of three badly neglected puppies who were abandoned by the Temple Avenue bridge coming into Colonial Heights from Prince George.…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreHastings, Nebraska – Allison Rosenbach grew up in a third-generation beef-farming family in Nebraska. She knew cattle. She knew the farming life. And she knew what happened to cows when their value was measured in…
This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service urged social media followers to eat an “invasive pest” whose meat is described as “delicious.” The government agency posted the odd request to its Facebook page, writing:…
Paso Robles, CA – Felony animal cruelty charges have been filed against a Paso Robles apartment manager after the discovery of 40 dead cats and deplorable conditions in a unit at the Presidio Apartments, at…
Marietta, GA – Over the weekend, the Marietta Police Department bid adieu to a retired K9 who recently passed away. According to the department, K9 Atos retired from the department in 2022 and spent his…
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…
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Colonial Heights, Virginia – A Virginia animal control agency is seeking answers after the discovery of three badly neglected puppies who were abandoned by the Temple Avenue bridge coming into…
Update 4/10/2026: Adoption profile shows Orville has been rescued! Thanks to everyone who networked his adoption information. Devore, California – A young dog, just three years of age, has been…
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – A 29-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing multiple animal-cruelty related charges resulting from him “punting” a small, emaciated dog in the parking lot of an Econo-lodge Motel. According…
A major civil rights victory is making waves nationwide after Minnesota officials reached a settlement with Lyft over discrimination against a rider with a service dog. The case centered on…
Update! I have just received word that this cat has been freed – best possible outcome. South Brooklyn, New York – Animal lovers are justifiably up in arms about a…
Wait… can you claim your dog on your taxes?! Not quite—but honestly, shouldn’t we be able to? A recent stat says 82% of pet parents think of their pets as…
Mesa, Arizona – On Sunday night, a horse walking across a metal grate bridge slipped into a water-filled canal and was unable to escape. According to the Mesa Fire and Medical…
Willapa River (Washington) – On Saturday, it was confirmed that a juvenile gray whale who swam up the Willapa River had died. The Cascadia Research Collective informed the public on…
