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,…
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…
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 to the Lane County Sheriff’s…
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 their care.” San Bernardino, California…
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 of her home on Southwest…
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 up. The alleged puppy abuser…
Detroit, Michigan – A Detroit dog owner is facing charges after two of his dogs were found frozen to death and another near death from neglect. According to sources, 39-year-old Martell George abandoned his three…
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…
Prairie Village, Kansas – Members of the Prairie Village Police Department are wondering how an orange tabby cat wound up in Kansas after disappearing from her home in Miami, Florida, two years ago. The wandering…
Grand Rapids, Michigan – Staff at the Humane Society of West Michigan has publicly addressed the person who left their cat in the shelter’s donation bin. The shelter did not shame the person for leaving…
Vancouver, B.C. – A sneaky cat got more than she bargained for when she decided to hide in her owner’s couch. As reported by Global News, unbeknownst to her owner, Marley the cat was hiding…
Indianapolis, IN – Veterinary staff at an Indiana animal shelter saved the life of a cat who was stabbed in the head with needle-nose pliers. According to Indianapolis Animal Care Services, someone found the cat…
Albany, NY – A cat is “safe and comfortable” after being cruelly abandoned by garbage cans in Albany, New York. According to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, the cat, dubbed Newt, was discovered on Friday.…
Summerville, SC – A new cafe in Summerville has encountered the best possible type of problem, a shortage of their main attraction…cats! The Mews + Brews Cat Cafe, which features adoptable cats from the nearby…
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…
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…
LATEST NEWS
Read MoreA 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 Tori Andres, a college student…
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 cat who has been trapped…
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 children, and let’s be real……
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 Department, the horse’s rider was…
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 the evening of April 4,…
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…
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Las Vegas, Nevada – A woman was arrested and charged after abandoning her dog inside the Harry Reid International airport in Las Vegas earlier this month. According to reports, the woman became upset after learning…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tucson, AZ – The Arizona Game and Fish Department has opened an investigation into what appears to be deliberate poisoning on a popular Tucson trail. According to the agency, 14 coyotes, three javelinas, and a…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
