Dogs
Read MoreSavannah, Georgia – A dog adopted from a Coastal Georgia rescue organization left the agency in good health in 2024. When her adoptive family returned her to Coastal Pet Rescue this week because they were…
Update 12/12/2025: Nicki has been rescued! Thank you for networking on her behalf! San Bernardino, California – A tiny dog dubbed Nicki is sitting in a lonely kennel run at the San Bernardino City Animal…
Scranton, Pennsylvania – Two women and a service dog were killed by a crazed man wielding a machete in Scranton. According to the Scranton Police, 38-year-old Michael Woods attacked his victims at the Jermyn Apartments…
Atlanta, Georgia – A former Atlanta Police Department officer has been arrested and is facing three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals for torturing and killing her dog. According to sources, Zabria Bridges intentionally broke…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – On Tuesday, staff at the Pennsylvania SPCA found a taped-up box outside of the shelter facility. The cardboard box had a note on the side stating that the person had “no other…
Orange County, California – An Orange County man faces more than eight years in prison for an act of animal cruelty that claimed the life of a pregnant dog. According to a press release from…
University Place, Washington – Last week, the Smith family experienced every pet owner’s greatest fear…a devastating fire destroyed their house, and killed their dogs and cats, while they were not at home. The fire consumed…
Cats
Read MorePort St. Lucie, Florida – On Friday, 66-year-old Kimberly K. Robinson was arrested on 29 counts of cruelty to animals following the discovery of dozens of cats at her Port St. Lucie home. It took…
A cat who spent a staggering 800 days at a Tennessee animal shelter finally has a real home of her own. The cat, named Benitar, was housed at the Memphis Humane Society for over two years.…
A feral feline wreaked havoc on a Kent, Washington, police officer’s day. The humorous incident was shared with followers of the Kent Police Department Facebook page on Thursday. The comical post begins: You’ve got to…
Last Friday, members of the Tulsa, Oklahoma, fire department had to rescue a man who got stuck up in a tree while trying to help his stranded cat. The fire department posted a video of…
An animal shelter in Cincinnati threw a birthday part for a 19-year-old cat named Sammy, who found himself homeless after his owner was sent to an assisted living home. Staff at Cincinnati Animal CARE shared…
Nine cats and seven kittens have been saved from a slow and miserable death thanks to a contractor who was able to remove them from the walls of an abandoned house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The…
Michigan’s Humane Society of Saginaw County is offering a sizeable reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever doused a cat in gasoline earlier this month. The orange and white tabby cat, dubbed Milo,…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreRigby, Idaho – A family who took in and raised a seemingly orphaned fawn found themselves heartbroken after Idaho Fish & Game officials euthanized the young deer. As reported by East Idaho News, a man spotted…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreWake County, North Carolina – A 57-year-old woman has been arrested and is facing charges following the discovery of 19 neglected Chihuahua at her Wake County home. According to sources, Sharon Lynn McDonald is facing 10…
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Read MorePuyallup, Washington – A dog involved in an unprovoked attack on a 12-year-old child in Puyallup, Washington, will be euthanized at the request of his owner. According to King 5 News, neighbors had expressed concern…
Mission Viejo, California – In the early morning hours of April 10, a man was captured on video abandoning a puppy in the midst of “coyote country.” Mission Viejo Animal Services is now seeking help…
Waterbury, Connecticut – An investigation has been opened in Waterbury, Connecticut, following the discovery of a deceased dog, a black plastic garbage bag, on Progress Lane. The grim discovery was made on Monday morning; reports…
Springfield, Missouri – A Springfield man is facing a second-degree arson charge after setting a shed on fire and killing 10 cats who were inside. As reported by KY3 News, Aiden Kinnee allegedly set fire to…
Skagit County, Washington – Officials in Washington state have solved the mystery surrounding the discovery of 21 “dog” carcasses found washed ashore on Guemes Island. According to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office, the bodies were…
Update 4/11/2026: Ruben is home! No details have been provided about his disappearance, but he has been reunited with his family. Enumclaw, Washington – A family is desperate to find their horse, Ruben, who was stolen…
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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…
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 gave the unsheltered dog frostbite…
Ballinger, 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…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreMitchell, South Dakota – A video, uploaded to social media by a man named Jonathon Wilson, has sparked an animal cruelty investigation. The Facebook video, showing a caged squirrel allegedly being drowned, was shared with…
Houston, TX – A K9 with the U.S. Marshal’s Office was shot multiple times after finding an accused cop-killer who was hiding in a dumpster. The Belgian Malinois, Rocky, was shot on Wednesday afternoon while…
Charleston, SC – Years after suffering horrible abuse, Caitlyn the dog has passed away. The sad news was shared with followers of the Charleston Animal Society Facebook page earlier this week. The animal welfare agency…
Chicago, IL – On Monday, a United Airlines Boeing 737 Max struck a coyote while departing from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The flight, with 167 passengers and six crew members, returned to the airport 40 minutes…
San Bernardino, CA – A California man says he two cats died after drinking raw milk that was contaminated with bird flu. As reported by the Associated Press, Joseph Journell wanted his cats to get…
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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…
Ballinger, 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,…
Detroit, Michigan – A 54-year-old Detroit man has been arrested and is facing charges for allegedly abandoning his dog in freezing temperatures. The Detroit Police Department identified Darnell Lamar Robinson…
Catalina 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…
