Cape Girardeau, Missouri – Firefighters in Cape Girardeau made an unexpected discovery after putting out a car fire on South Sprigg Street earlier this week. According to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, Engine 1 arrived…
Houston, Texas – A dog’s pitiful condition is so extreme that it is hard to believe she is alive. The dog, Penelope, weighs just 10 pounds. According to Caitie’s Foster Fam Rescue, Penelope was adopted…
Belton, Missouri – A Missouri man has been arrested for abusing a dog who was seen being thrown to the frozen ground. The Belton Missouri Police Department said they responded to “multiple calls” on January…
Houston, Texas – On Monday, the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office announced the rescue of three dogs who were suffering outside in the cold. According to a social media post from the Office of…
Houston, Texas – The cries of a cruelly discarded puppy led the authorities to a suitcase dumped in a Channelview-area park. On Monday, a good Samaritan heard the whimpering puppy and got help. The Houston…
Bridgeport, Connecticut – Two men were arrested on Friday for leaving dogs outside in “life-threatening” cold. According to the Bridgeport Police Department, Benito Islesias, 72, and Rusty Rodriguez, 46, were taken into custody at around…
Los Angeles, CA – A young husky was left confused and terrified after her owner abandoned her at a California animal shelter. The year-old dog, June, was so scared after being dumped at the facility…
Baytown, TX – A dog named Zeke died in his family’s home after the neighbor’s dog entered through a dog door and killed him. As reported by Fox Houston, the horrifying incident happened on Dec.…
Philadelphia, PA – At the ripe old age of 15-plus years, a cat named Jeremiah finds himself at a shelter, hoping to be chosen by someone looking for a feline companion. According to the Pennsylvania…
Downey, CA – There is no holiday joy for a young German shepherd named Greico. The nearly three-year-old dog was surrendered by his family on November 18, and today, he sits on death row. What…
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…
There is good news for tiger enthusiasts – the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released the latest tiger population assessment and it shows 40 percent more tigers in the wild than there…
California – On July 18, the Wolf Mountain Sanctuary announced the passing of 18-year-old Wacipi, a wolf with an “amazing, gentle soul.” The California sanctuary alerted Facebook followers of the beloved wolf’s death, writing: With…
Anchorage, Alaska – Earlier this week, wildlife officials in Anchorage, Alaska, killed four black bears, including a mother and her two cubs. Alaska Department of Fish and Game agents killed the bears on Tuesday because…
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.…
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Read MoreKennewick, Washington – A woman was arrested after police found a staggering number of dead cats at her Kennewick apartment. According to sources, a total of 71 deceased cats, and seven living cats, including one…
Nashville, Tennessee – A woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police found a dead dog on the seat of a Nissan Pathfinder parked at the Wendy’s parking lot on Vantage Way Court. The grim…
San Antonio, Texas – A large reward is being offered for information in a disturbing animal cruelty case involving kittens who were abandoned earlier this year in San Antonio. According to The City of San…
Winnsboro, Texas – Stormy weather took a deadly toll on a Winnsboro, Texas, equine rescue this week. According to Hooker Ranch Equine Refuge, a lightning strike killed five horses who were standing under a tree…
Warren, Michigan – A pet sitter in Warren is being charged for allegedly abusing a dog named Frankie. According to Fox 2 Detroit, 28-year-old Samantha Koss has been charged with animal cruelty for the May 10…
Louisville, Kentucky – This week, the Louisville Police Department reached out to the public for assistance in a disturbing animal cruelty case involving an abandoned dog who died from severe injuries. According to the department,…
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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 to the authorities, Bijay Poudel…
Marshall County, Mississippi – Last week, a working K9 was fatally shot while patrolling the perimeter fencing of the Marshall County Correctional Facility. The dog, a seven-year-old multipurpose Dutch shepherd named Floki, was shot around…
South Bend, Indiana – A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged for killing multiple kittens. As reported by WVPE News, Tyler Coday was arrested at his apartment by officers conducting a welfare check. Coday…
Skagit County, Washington – The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation after the discovery of multiple dog bodies along the shoreline on Guemes Island. On April 1, the sheriff’s office issued a release…
Port Washington, New York – A skeletal dog, originally taken in at the Manhattan Animal Care & Control in New York City, is recovering with the help of a dedicated rescue agency. The North Shore…
Richmond, VA – On Wednesday, Richmond Animal Care and Control received a call about a “dead dog” who had been dumped off Riverside Drive. According to the animal welfare agency, the dog was still alive,…
Update: Rescued!! Lonely Paws Adoption Network – Oliver is safe. San Bernardino, CA – A six-year-old dog named Oliver is in desperate need of help with a due out deadline looming on Thursday, February 6.…
Bellevue, WA – Two miniature donkeys, stolen from their owner’s property on Sunday afternoon, have been found alive. According to the Bellevue Police Department, a good Samaritan called the authorities on Tuesday to let them…
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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…
Marshall County, Mississippi – Last week, a working K9 was fatally shot while patrolling the perimeter fencing of the Marshall County Correctional Facility. The dog, a seven-year-old multipurpose Dutch shepherd…
South Bend, Indiana – A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged for killing multiple kittens. As reported by WVPE News, Tyler Coday was arrested at his apartment by officers…
Skagit County, Washington – The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation after the discovery of multiple dog bodies along the shoreline on Guemes Island. On April 1, the…
