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Read MoreArlington, VA – The week before Christmas, as an Arlington family’s house was decked out of the holiday, an unlikely visitor made a surprise appearance. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington shared the family’s magical…
Chelmsford, Massachusetts – An elderly, blind cat is lucky to be alive after getting stuck on a piece of ice in the middle of Nabnasset Lake. The 20-year-old cat, Tiki, was about 30 to 40…
West Memphis, TN – After four years of providing love and loyalty to her family, a dog named Jinx was unceremoniously surrendered to an animal shelter in West Memphis. Adding insult to injury, Jinx is…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administrations Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA) has issued a warning to veterinarians about an approved pain-medication for osteoarthritis in dogs. The December warning concerns Librela (bedinvetmab injection), a monoclonal antibody…
Lunenburg County, VA – A Virginia man is dead after a bear fell on him during a hunting excursion. According to sources, Lester C. Harvey, 58, died after a bear fell from a tree, striking…
Austin, TX – A tiny puppy is lucky to be alive after finding herself in an Austin storm drain. According to Austin Pets Alive, the 4-pound puppy was saved because someone heard her crying in…
Dogs
Read MoreCalvert County, MD – A large, 140‑pound senior dog was rescued from a steep ravine the day after she disappeared from her home, having likely tumbled down the hill when she first disappeared. According to the…
Update: Adopted (for a second time) at the shelter’s free adoption event on Aug. 10, 2024. San Bernardino, CA – A German shepherd, described as “nothing short of perfect” is at risk of being euthanized…
Dothan, AL – A devoted dog is being credited for helping to save her owner’s life. The Lhasa-Apso, Kismet Litze, was “relentless” in her efforts to let Retha Cobb’s husband, Jerry, know that something was…
San Bernardino, CA – A stunning German shepherd, who was taken in at the San Bernardino City Animal Control in early June, has been moved to the euthanasia list. The six-year-old dog, dubbed Mocha, arrived…
Pittsburgh, PA – A dog is being hailed a hero after watching his owner take a bad fall and suffering a significant hip injury. According to Ross West View EMSA, the dog ran to a…
Miami, FL – A young dog finds himself alone and awaiting an uncertain fate in a kennel run at the Miami-Dade Animal Services facility in Florida. The two-year-old English bulldog, Rocco, was apparently abandoned and now…
Arnold, MO – On July 31, a four-year-old K9 with the Arnold Police Department died from heat exhaustion after the vehicle he was in had an air-conditioning system failure. The heartbreaking announcement came with an…
Cats
Read MoreUpdate! Muffin has been adopted – thank you for networking on her behalf! Manhattan, NY – A senior cat, 15 years of age, is sitting in a lonely cage at the New York City Animal…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreMAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Earlier this month, a female bear was killed by Yellowstone National Park staff. According to a July 17 press release, the black bear had become overly interested in human food…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MorePittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania woman who abandoned her dog at the Pittsburgh International Airport in August 2023 has been sentenced after pleading guilty and agreeing to the terms of a plea deal. The 46-year-old…
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Read MorePlainfield, NJ – This week, in the midst of severe rainstorms, the Plainfield Area Humane Society lost everything. The animal welfare agency shared the devastating news with Facebook followers on Tuesday, writing: WE LOST EVERYTHING.…
Canton, OH – A judge, who said he was disgusted by a shocking animal cruelty crime, sentenced Allexis Ferrell to jail time for killing and eating a cat in August. On Monday, Ferrell pleaded guilty…
Philadelphia, PA – A dog in Philadelphia is alive, despite being shot at close range in his head. The dog, dubbed Maverick, was found by a good Samaritan on November 20. According to the Pennsylvania…
Palm Desert, CA – A beloved Amur Leopard at the Living Desert Zoo passed away at the remarkable age of 21, making her among the oldest of her species in the world. According to the zoo,…
Philadelpha, PA – An adorable dog named Cheesecake narrowly escaped a life of unimaginable suffering when he was rescued from a dogfighting operation. Cheesecake was just a young puppy when he was saved, but nobody…
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Tampa, FL – On Wednesday morning, a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper rescued a dog who had been tied to a pole on Interstate 75 near Tampa. In a post on…
San Bernardino, CA – A handsome, two-year-old Siberian Husky has been placed on the euthanasia list at the City of San Bernardino Animal Control facility. The young dog, Ekko, has…
Gardena, CA – Two beautiful German shepherds have been left shaking in terror after being surrendered by their owner to a busy California animal control facility. The dogs, four-month-old Max…
Orlando, FL – On October 3, a cat named Elsa was brought to the Orange County Animal Services facility and surrendered by her family, who was moving to Brazil. According…
St. Lucie County, FL – A small dog miraculously survived being struck by a car and trapped in its grille. According to St. Lucie Battery & Tire, the Schnauzer named…
Stevens County, WA – A senior rescue dog is credited with saving her elderly owner, who fell and was in need of help. The 13-year-old dog, Gita, found her way…
Orange County, FL – A cat named Moogi lost his person, and his home, because his guardian moved and he was not included in her plans. The woman brought her 10-year-old…
Seattle, WA – On Thursday afternoon, a driver on Interstate 5 in north Seattle was left in shock when a dog suddenly crashed into his car’s windshield. Washington State Trooper…