Dogs
Read MoreSnohomish County, Washington – An animal cruelty investigation has been opened in Snohomish County following the death of a dog who was shot near North Carpenter Road. According to Snohomish County Animal Services, on July…
Flint, Michigan – The reward is growing for information about the abandonment of two caged German shepherds who were dumped in a Genesee County pond in late October. On Wednesday, Crime Stoppers announced a reward…
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 County, Arkansas. According to KAIT…
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 sources, 26-year-old Melissa Nicole Sanders,…
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 the cruelty case on November…
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 control officer found them living…
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 to the Odessa Police Department,…
Cats
Read MoreMartin County, Florida – Upwards of 80 cats and dogs have been rescued from a filthy home where officials found nearly a foot of feces on the floors. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office,…
Dorchester County, SC – An elderly cat is back in her owner’s arms after four long years apart thanks to her embedded microchip. According to Dorchester Paws, the 18-year-old cat, named Shyla, was adopted from…
Muskegon, Michigan – A senior cat is alive today thanks to a good Samaritan who took action after finding him frozen to the ground in Muskegon. The cat, dubbed Elliot, was saved by a woman…
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…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreKenya – Over the course of the past four weeks, 15 elephants have died in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. According to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the elephants died in the park between June 24 and July…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreSnohomish County, Washington – An animal cruelty investigation has been opened in Snohomish County following the death of a dog who was shot near North Carpenter Road. According to Snohomish County Animal Services, on July…
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Read MoreAustin, Texas – Unwanted kittens are safe after being rescued from freezing temperatures. According to the Austin Police Department, eight caged kittens were abandoned on a sidewalk in late January. In a social media post…
Stanislaus County, California – A suspected serial cat killer is on the loose in Stanislaus County. So far, at least three cats have been killed in the Riverview Mobile Home Park in the town of…
Martin County, Florida – A family’s horse suffered a gunshot wound after a neighbor’s “failed target practice” led to bullets striking their house, and their horse. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Felipe…
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…
Manhattan, New York – At nine years of age, a senior cat named Bella finds herself homeless and in need of rescue from a busy New York City Animal Care Center. Bella’s owner had “conflict” between…
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Menands, New York – Earlier this week, a puppy died of hypothermia after being abandoned outside an animal shelter in frigid conditions. According to multiple sources, the puppy was left outside the Mohawk Hudson Humane…
Irvington, Alabama – A 22-year-old Alabama man is behind bars and facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge following the fatal stabbing of his family’s dog. According to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, Frank Conley…
Butte, Montana – A Montana man has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from him allegedly stomping a puppy to death. According to sources, 29-year-old Marquise Lee James Bullcoming killed the three-month-old Labrador retriever mix…
Bucks County, Pennsylvania – A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible for throwing a dog from a moving car in Buck County, Pennsylvania. The Bucks County SPCA…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreLong Island, New York – A New York based rescue group has rescued an abandoned duckling who was desperately seeking human love at a park. The duckling was captured on video walking up to people…
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…
Bucks County, PA – A Pennsylvania man is accused of a sadistic act of animal cruelty that claimed the life of his two dogs. According to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, 40-year-old George Gooch Ash,…
Memphis, TN – A contagious viral outbreak at the Memphis Animal Services facility prompted staff to euthanize all dogs who were exposed. Nearly 100 dogs were put down after Canine Distemper broke out in three…
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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.…
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…
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…
Lane County, Oregon – An elderly woman’s dog is being hailed a hero after staying by the woman’s side when she fell in a wooded area of Lane County. According…
Westerly, Rhode Island – A dog who fell through an ice-covered pond skirted almost certain death thanks to rescuers with local fire departments. According to the Misquamicut Fire Department, the…
Update 1/3/2026: Rescue plans are underway for Roxy! Her profile now reads, “Great news! – I am on hold for a 501(c)(3) rescue organization that plans to take me into…
Ocala, Florida – A Florida woman was booked into the Marion County Jail after abandoning her two dogs in an empty residence. According to sources, 36-year-old Stephanie Delcastillo moved out…
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – On Christmas Day, a woman was arrested after witnesses told the authorities she had beaten a puppy and stuffed the pup into a suitcase before zipping it…
