Minneapolis, Minnesota – A woman is calling her dog a hero after the dog stopped a hammer-wielding man who broke into her home on September 5 and repeatedly struck her in the head with the…
Punta Gorda, Florida – A six-week-old puppy suffered a brutal death at the hands of a Florida man who repeatedly punched it. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Neil R. Puterbaugh was arrested on…
Gresham, Oregon – On K9 Kylo’s final shift before retirement, he was killed in a deadly police shootout near a Portland, Oregon, hotel. Kylo had served with the Portland Police Bureau for six years before…
Bernalillo 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,…
Devore, California – A beautiful German shepherd, just three years of age, has been slated for euthanasia at the San Bernardino County – Devore Shelter. The dog, Sara, is listed as “urgent” on her adoption…
Henrico 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…
Kahului, Maui – An act of extreme violence claimed the life of a 71-year-old Maui man who was attacked on the evening of August 6. According to sources, Alfred Kailihiwa and his sister were feeding stray…
Tacoma, Washington – On Wednesday, the Tacoma Police Department announced that all cats, to the best of their knowledge, have been rescued from the abandoned sailboat off Owen Beach in Tacoma. In a social media…
League City, Texas – A cat, painted or dyed red, has sparked concern among residents of League City, Texas. According to the League City Animal Care agency, the cat is known to animal welfare officers…
Brookhaven, Georgia – A 25-year-old Georgia woman is accused of throwing kittens from a moving car in Brookhaven, Georgia. A horrified woman witnessed kittens being hurled from the passenger side window of a minivan in…
Tacoma, Washington – Last Thursday, dozens of frightened, malnourished cats and kittens were discovered in an abandoned sailboat in the water off Owen Beach in Tacoma, Washington. According to the Tacoma Police Department, the felines…
Seattle, Washington – Pasado’s Safe Haven has announced the offering of a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and prosecution of the person responsible for torturing and killing a cat. According to the…
Eugene, Oregon – An orphaned bear cub, seemingly looking for help, was euthanized by wildlife officials who feared he might have rabies. According to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), the results of the…
San Diego, California – A video that seemingly shows a man kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove in California has sparked an investigation. On July 24, NOAA issued a statement on social media…
Bellingham, Washington – Devastating news has been released about a young harbor seal pup who was shot in the head earlier this month. The three-week-old pup, known as number 24, was found over the Fourth…
Bellingham, Washington – Over the Fourth of July weekend, a young harbor seal pup was rescued in Bellingham. The three-week-old pup, known as number 24, was examined and found to be suffering from a gunshot…
Tepetlaoxtoc, Mexico – A young Bengal tiger was fatally shot during a failed rescue mission late last week. According to sources, the big cat, Kenzo, had escaped from Animal Experience México five days before he…
Marina Vallarta Beach, Mexico – Days ago, a 28-year-old man lost his life at a popular beach near Puerto Vallarta. According to reports, the man was swimming in the ocean near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta…
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Read MoreHarford County, Maryland – An experienced school bus driver was recently terminated from her position after she allowed a student on her route to exit the bus to rescue an injured kitten. According to sources,…
Chalfont, Pennsylvania – An adult male snapping turtle has died from injuries allegedly inflicted by children who beat him with a baseball bat. The senior turtle was taken to the Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center…
Mitchell, 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…
Anderson County, South Carolina – On October 11, a hunter failed to properly identify what he was shooting at and killed a pet donkey at a rescue farm in Belton, South Carolina. Hasty’s Haven identified the…
Update 10/13/2026: Hunter’s adoption profile has been updated to reflect that he has been rescued!! Thanks to everyone who shared his adoption information, helping to save his life! Devore, California – A young, terrified Doberman…
Doncaster, United Kingdom – On Saturday, a tragedy unfolded before horrified visitors at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park when a man jumped into a tiger enclosure. According to reports, the man confronted Altai, the tiger, before…
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Whatcom County, Washington – A “rescuer” is facing 30 felony counts of animal cruelty following the seizure of 30 neglected dogs from property in Whatcom County this week. According to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, the…
Denver, Colorado – A Denver family is mourning the loss of their senior dog, Daisy, who died after being left in a parked car by a trusted dog walker. As reported by CBS News, Ted…
Cass County, Illinois – Days ago, a severely injured cat was found in a field in Chandlerville. According to Cass County Animal Rescue, the cat, dubbed Philip, had been shot. Philip was taken to an…
Washington, D.C. – Ice was supposed to go home. Instead, federal prosecutors allege that the Siberian Husky was stolen from his Maryland home, taken across state lines and used as leverage in an effort to force…
Julian, California – The San Diego Humane Society is in the midst of a mass rescue effort at an animal sanctuary in Julian. On Friday afternoon, the animal welfare agency commented on the scale of…
Seville, Spain – Early last week, the tables were turned on a 46-year-old Spanish matador popularly known as the “King of Bullfighters.” Morante de la Puebla was in the bullfighting ring in Seville when a bull…
Riverside County, California – Nearly 500 ducks have been surrendered to the Riverside County Animal Services facility. According to the agency, a total of 480 ducks were surrendered by a property owner in unincorporated Riverside…
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…
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Anderson County, South Carolina – On October 11, a hunter failed to properly identify what he was shooting at and killed a pet donkey at a rescue farm in Belton, South…
Update 10/13/2026: Hunter’s adoption profile has been updated to reflect that he has been rescued!! Thanks to everyone who shared his adoption information, helping to save his life! Devore, California…
Doncaster, United Kingdom – On Saturday, a tragedy unfolded before horrified visitors at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park when a man jumped into a tiger enclosure. According to reports, the man…
As the weather turns from warm and sunny, to cool and drizzly, you may worry that your four-legged friends will get bored. Cold, rainy days can mean fewer walks and…
Whatcom County, Washington – A “rescuer” is facing 30 felony counts of animal cruelty following the seizure of 30 neglected dogs from property in Whatcom County this week. According to the…
Sumner, Washington – This week, officers with Metro Animal Shelter rescued 44 unaltered cats from a Sumner apartment following the death of their owner. According to the agency, the local…
San Antonio, Texas – A K9 with Northside ISD Police was euthanized shortly after a life-saving surgery to remove an intestinal blockage was declined. The seven-year-old dog, Donna, was taken to…
Denver, Colorado – A Denver family is mourning the loss of their senior dog, Daisy, who died after being left in a parked car by a trusted dog walker. As…
