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Read MoreOntario, California – For nearly a month, a young Doberman Pinscher named Loki has been held at the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire in Ontario. Despite his striking good looks, he has received…
Greenville, North Carolina – A 36-year-old Greenville woman is facing multiple felony counts of animal cruelty after a horrible discovery was made outside of at a residence on Elaina Drive. According to the Pitt County…
Toronto, Canada – The New Year began on a heartbreaking note for staff at the Toronto Zoo, who announced the tragic, accidental passing of a beloved giraffe named Kiko. According to a public post from the…
Mason County, West Virginia – The discovery of a dog, suffering in frigid temperatures and chained to a tree, unable to escape, led to charges against a West Virginia woman. According to sources, police arrested…
Greenville County, South Carolina – Five dogs have been found shot to death in Greenville County, South Carolina, prompting an investigation by the local authorities. On January 2, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office issued a…
Florida – 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…
Dogs
Read MoreMartin County, Florida – On Thursday, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 62-year-old John Burt Sparhawk for allegedly strangling his five-month-old puppy and exposing the pup to cocaine. In a release, the…
Genesee County, Michigan – On Tuesday, October 28, two badly neglected dogs were found abandoned in a Genesee County pond. The German shepherds had been dumped in a wire crate, but they managed to break…
Madison, Wisconsin – More than a dozen German shepherds, include adult dogs and puppies, were rescued from property in Lafayette County. As reported by WMTV 15 News, the dogs and puppies were living in a…
Harris County, Texas – A Texas man has been arrested after Harris County Constables determined that he was responsible for abandoning three dogs in a kennel. In an October 29 release, Mark Herman, Harris County Constable…
San Francisco, CA – On October 28, fire fighters with San Francisco Fire Department’s Engine 19 Battalion rescued a dog who went over the side of a cliff at Fort Funston. The rescue team harnessed…
Bath, New York – A 23-year-old man is facing a Class E felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals for abandoning a crated dog in a Bath, New York, residence. According to the authorities, Zachariah…
Ballard, WA – The Ballard dog daycare facility where a dog named Mitch suffered catastrophic injuries and died is shutting its doors. The Lazy Dog Crazy Dog facility issued a statement to King 5 News…
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Read MoreAustin, Texas – A 27-year-old woman is accused of abandoning 15 cats in her Austin apartment, which was vacated in mid-January. According to the City of Austin, police charged Nayzak Najm with 13 counts of animal…
Broward County, FL – A shelter cat named Romeo found a new home after a video detailing his sad situation began circulating on social media. The friendly tabby cat wound up at the Humane Society of…
Richmond, 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…
A cat who spent the bulk of his life in a cage at a veterinary office has been adopted and is living in a real home. The sweet adoption story has garnered more than 629,000…
Dutchess County, NY – A gorgeous cat is looking for a new home after she was nearly killed because she was not using a litterbox. According to the Dutchess County SPCA, the 13-year-old cat, Lulu,…
The deadly H5N1 bird flu has claimed the lives of domestic cats and dogs. According to a news release from Canada’s Food Inspection Agency, a dog recently died after “chewing on a wild goose.” The…
Melbourne, Australia – A senior cat is patiently waiting for someone to take her home and love her as their own. The 11-year-old cat, Lovely, has been at the Australian Animal Protection Society for over…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreJersey City, New Jersey – An employee of the Liberty Harbor Marina is accused of killing a Canada goose in front of its mate. According to Pad Paws Animal Rescue, the man used his bare hands…
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 MoreJersey City, New Jersey – An employee of the Liberty Harbor Marina is accused of killing a Canada goose in front of its mate. According to Pad Paws Animal Rescue, the man used his bare hands…
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Gonzales County, Texas – Days ago, officials in Gonzales County removed dozens of animals from a horse rescue and sanctuary. According to the Gonzales County Attorney’s Office, a Warrant for Seizure of Animals at Meadow…
Orange County, California – An Orange County man faces more than eight years in prison for an act of animal cruelty that claimed the life of a pregnant dog. According to a press release from…
Everett, Washington – A dog dubbed Binny is recovering after someone put her in a suitcase and threw her into an Everett dumpster. Thankfully the dog was discovered and rescued by an Everett police officer.…
Lynwood, California – Police in Los Angeles County are searching for a man who witnesses say strangled and assaulted a German shepherd. The cruel incident was observed on the afternoon of December 1 near the…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreGolden 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…
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…
Watauga County, NC – More than four months ago, Sandy’s owner passed away, shattering her world and leaving her homeless. Now, the senior cat is waiting for someone who will love her for the remainder…
Manhattan, NY – More than 300,000 people have viewed a homeless dog named Starsha, but zero people have applied to give her a home. According to Albert Harris Photography, Starsha was surrendered to the New…
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Clay County, Arkansas – Badly neglected beagles are now receiving care, and a Missouri man is facing 20 animal cruelty charges, following the discovery of a disturbing situation in Clay…
Yachats, Oregon – Plans are in place to euthanize a juvenile humpback whale who is beached on the coast near Yachats. The 26-foot-long yearling beached itself on the evening of…
Columbia, Missouri – A Missouri German shepherd breeder is facing numerous animal cruelty-related charges following the discovery of dead and malnourished dogs at her property in Boone County. According to…
Elmira, New York – According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, a small dog was force fed coins and thumbtacks for several months. The authorities issued a public release about…
Orange City, Florida – Dozens of dogs have been rescued from a bad situation in Orange City. A total of 41 dogs were surrendered from their owner after an animal…
San Antonio, Texas – On Sunday, November 9, a man was caught on surveillance video strangling a kitten in the stairwell of an apartment complex in the 7400 block of…
Niagara County, New York – A buck who found himself stranded 10 feet down a dry well in Niagara County was rescued on November 6. According to Fuzzy Fawn Wildlife,…
Odessa, Texas – A Texas man has been arrested and is facing a charge of cruelty to animals for beating a small dog to death with his closed fist. According…
