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Read MoreThe Covid-19 virus continues to impact animals, both in the wild and in captivity. For the first time, the virus has been detected in hippos at a zoo in Belgium. Francis Vercammen, the zoo’s veterinarian,…
Authorities in Oregon are hoping that a member of the public will help lead them to whoever is responsible for killing an entire wolf pack in eastern Oregon earlier this year. Last week, the Oregon…
Medina Spirit, the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner, collapsed and died on Monday morning after completing a workout at the Santa Anita Park racetrack in California. The three-year-old colt’s shocking death is believed to be the…
Thanks to “strong evidence” proving that Octopus, lobster, and crabs feel pain, the U.K. has implemented new legislation which recognizes them as sentient beings. This month, the U.K. government issued a release about the legislation:…
A tiny kitten is fighting for her life after being rescued on Sunday by a good Samaritan who found her along Route 460 in Virginia. The kitten, dubbed Olivia, was “barely clinging to life” when…
Richmond, Virginia – Cats and dogs who would have spent Thanksgiving inside of their shelter kennel run are instead enjoying the holiday in a real home, with a family. The temporary reprieve from shelter life…
Dogs
Read MoreDevore, California – A petite shepherd mix is being held at the Devore Shelter in San Bernardino County. The two-year-old dog, Rexie, has been at the facility since February 26 and in the time that…
Cats
Read MoreNationwide – Right now, several pets belonging to deployed U.S. military members urgently need temporary homes through the Dogs on Deployment Hero Pet Boarding Network. When service members are called away for deployment, training, or other…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreOlympia, Washington – A long-time poacher, who illegally killed wildlife for years, has been sentenced to prison. According to sources, 77-year-old Ronald Livermore was sentenced to 43.5 months in prison after pleading guilty to seven…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreSilsbee, Texas – Joshua Nolen, 29, was arrested this month for allegedly using his personal pistol with a silencer, to “euthanize” shelter dogs at the Silsbee Animal Control. Nolen was an animal control officer when…
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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…
Manhattan, NY – A starving pink pigeon was rescued by a good Samaritan in Madison Square Park and taken to the Wild Bird Fund rehabilitation center for care. According to the non-profit organization, the malnourished…
Lancaster, TX – Two tamarin monkeys, who disappeared on Monday from the Dallas Zoo, were found in an abandoned home in Lancaster. According to a release from the Dallas Police Department, one of the monkeys…
Bozrah, Conn. – On Saturday, January 28, a devastating fire erupted at Hillandale Farms on Schwartz Road. The blaze killed an estimated 100,000 chickens at the egg-laying facility. In a news release, Hillandale Farms said:…
Preble County, OH – A woman has been arrested for abandoning a malnourished beagle puppy in an intersection in Preble County. According to a news release from the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, a call was…
