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Read MoreManhattan, New York – A 14-year-old cat at the New York Animal Care and Control facility in Manhattan clings to the hope that someone visiting the shelter might look past her advanced age and see…
Portland, OR – An Oregon veterinarian recently shared an amazing rescue story about a cat named Misty who was facing a death sentence after ingesting a piece of string that had entangled her intestines and…
Philadelphia – Recently, a skeletal puppy was found as a “stray” in Philadelphia. The malnourished puppy, dubbed Garcia, was so emaciated and weak that he could not stand. Outcast Rescue says: This sweet 5-month-old puppy…
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Dozens of animals, including dogs, cats, turtles and ferrets, were seized from a rental home where a teenager opened fire on police officers who were performing a welfare check at the request…
Shamokin Dam, PA – On September 23, the Shamokin Dam Fire Company #1 responded to a vehicle accident in the area of 4437 North Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, Snyder County. According to the agency, a truck…
Bradenton, FL – Last week, a man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after being caught beating a young, nine-week-old puppy. According to the Bradenton Police Department, staff at the Kava Social Club alerted…
Dogs
Read MoreSampson 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…
Whitewater, WI – Staff at a Wisconsin animal shelter was shocked when an elderly dog delivered a puppy. The 14-year-old Beagle, Zoey, had been confiscated after her owner died, but nobody knew that the senior…
Bath, NY – A New York couple was arrested after their dog died in their Bath yard in extreme heat. According to sources, Theodore W. Furia, 35, and Nicole M. Wandell, 31, were arrested on…
Clearwater, FL – A puppy named Nova was left “trembling, shaking, upset and visibly distraught” after being attacked by 19-year-old La’Myah Jade Rumph. According to the authorities, Rumph was enraged because her five-month-old puppy had an…
Nashville, TN – The intense heat of summer has arrived to much of the nation and neglected pets are paying the price. In Nashville, a dog left on an apartment balcony died from heatstroke on…
Youngstown, OH – An elderly dog forced to remain outdoors during extreme heat has died from heatstroke. According to Animal Charity of Ohio, the senior dog was left tethered outdoors, without shelter, while her owner…
Houston, Texas – On Friday night, a van transporting several rescue dogs from Texas organizations to adoptive homes in New York, caught fire, killing seven dogs who were inside. According to sources, the van caught…
Cats
Read MoreAuburn, Washington – Late last week, someone abandoned 18 sick cats and kittens outside a door of the Auburn Valley Humane Society. According to the animal welfare agency, the ailing felines were left outside a…
Sacramento, CA – A California woman was stunned when she received a phone call from the Sacramento SPCA letting her know that her cat had been found. The call was particularly shocking because the now…
A stowaway cat who shocked TSA workers at John F. Kennedy International Airport days before Thanksgiving was able to be home for his holiday meal. On November 22, the sneaky cat, named Smells, managed to crawl…
New Jersey – A viral social media post about a “very sad and depressed cat” at a New Jersey animal shelter resulted in the cat’s adoption. The five-year-old cat, named Fishtopher, hit the adoption lottery…
Youngstown, OH – A 24-year-old Ohio woman entered a guilty plea last week for a felony animal cruelty charge stemming from her decision to leave her dog alone in an attic while she went on…
Chicago, IL – A four-year-old cat named Max was surrendered to an animal shelter in Chicago because he was “too obese” for his former family to handle. According to the Anti-Cruelty Society, Max was “severely…
Hayden, Idaho – A woman was left speechless after receiving a call from someone at the Kootenai Humane Society letting her know that her cat, Harriet, was at the shelter. The call was particularly stunning…
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…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreBallinger, Texas – More than 70 animals, including 60+ dogs and puppies, have been rescued from a rural Texas home where they were living in squalor. Humane World for Animals, formerly Humane Society of the…
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Columbia, SC – Columbia’s Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty Center is treating a cat who was possibly the target of cruelty. According to sources, a cat with glue covering her face was found behind an air-conditioning…
Immokalee, FL – Two weeks ago, a neglected dog was rescued from a flooded plywood doghouse and his owner was arrested and taken to jail. A good Samaritan is responsible for the rescue of Robo,…
Houston, Texas – A highly rated Rover pet sitter is under investigation after four dogs died of heatstroke while in her care. As reported by KHOU News, one of the dogs who perished at the…
Indianapolis, IN – A German shepherd figured out how to honk the horn of a car after being locked inside for an estimated three hours in the heat. As reported by WISH TV, another dog,…
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…
Bellevue, WA – On Sunday, a brazen thief stole a trailer and two mini-donkeys from a private driveway in Bellevue, Washington. The Bellevue Police Department has reached out to the public for assistance. The donkeys,…
Dayton, Ohio – A hoarder reached out to the Humane Association of Warren County for help after being hospitalized. According to sources, the woman admitted that there were “hundreds” of animals in need of care…
Altadena, CA – An Altadena homeowner who evacuated from their home because of the massive Eaton fire returned to a surprise visitor. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, a 525-pound bear was…
Chester Springs, PA – A gorgeous German shepherd is on the road to recovery after someone surrendered him to the Animal Care and Control facility in Philadelphia. According to Main Line Animal Rescue group, the…
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Livingston Parish, Louisiana – A Louisiana family is mourning the death of a blind deer they had watched over for the past seven years. According to sources, the deer was…
Collier County, FL – On Tuesday, Conservation Florida announced the death of two three-and-a-half month old endangered panther kittens, identified as UCFP489 and UCFP490. According to the organization, the female…
Milford, Maine – A 40-year-old woman from Havertown was arrested and is facing charges after her toddler and senior dog were found dead in a car in the parking lot of…
Franktown, Colorado – Over 70 neglected horses have been given a new lease on life after being rescued from rural property in Colorado. Humane Colorado took in dozens of horses…
Memphis, TN – On Monday, the Memphis Zoo announced the death of a beloved, senior African lion who passed away shortly after surgery. The zoo said that Thabo died on…
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…
Corolla, NC – On Monday, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund announced the death of a wild stallion known as Francisco. In a news release, the organization said a driver called…
Henderson, KY – The Henderson Police Department is seeking information about an animal cruelty incident that claimed the life of two kittens on the morning of August 6. According to…
