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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.…
Update! 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…
Trenton, GA – A deputy with the Dade County Sheriff’s Office has been let go after the death of a department K9 named Georgia. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, the bloodhound died…
Jones, Oklahoma – An Oklahoma farmer was killed on the evening of July 11 by two water buffaloes he had recently purchased at an auction. According to the Jones Police Department, officers responded to an…
Memphis, TN – On the morning of July 6, during a routine check, zookeepers at the Memphis Zoo found a gorilla named Kwizera unresponsive in her enclosure. According to the zoo, staff and the veterinary…
Simsbury, CT – In late June, a courageous woman quickly took action when a bear dragged her senior dog away during a hike. Kayleigh Roy said her 10-year-old dog, Phoenix, put herself between a mother…
Dogs
Read MoreGroton, 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…
Omak, WA – On February 8, a car fire in Omak led to the discovery of 21 malnourished dogs. According to a news release from the Omak Police Department, the dogs were living in the…
Manhattan, NY – More than 300,000 people have viewed a homeless dog named Starsha, but zero people have applied to give her a home. According to Albert Harris Photography, Starsha was surrendered to the New…
Philadelphia, PA – A beautiful dog, described by those who know her as the “sweetest soul,” is deteriorating at a Philadelphia shelter where she has been bypassed by adopters for more than a year. The…
Charleston, SC – An emaciated dog, taken in at a South Carolina animal shelter, is recuperating from apparent neglect. The French bulldog, dubbed Valentine, was brought to the Charleston Animal Society on February 3 after being…
Miami-Dade, FL – A K9 with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office was killed after a suspected drug trafficker struck her handler’s vehicle, causing an accident. According to the sheriff’s office, K9 Roxi sustained severe injuries when…
Port Washington, New York – A skeletal dog, originally taken in at the Manhattan Animal Care & Control in New York City, is recovering with the help of a dedicated rescue agency. The North Shore…
Cats
Read MoreAustin, Texas – Unwanted kittens are safe after being rescued from freezing temperatures. According to the Austin Police Department, eight caged kittens were abandoned on a sidewalk in late January. In a social media post…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreCatalina 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 deer were intentionally introduced to…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreStanislaus 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…
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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…
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…
Commerce City, Colorado – A dog died after being thrown from a moving car in Commerce City on the night of November 23. According to the Commerce City Police Department, the dog was thrown from…
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Niceville, FL – A Florida man was arrested by the Niceville Police Department after he left two dogs to die in a parked car. According to a release from the…
North Little Rock, Arkansas – A reward is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for stuffing a young cat in a…
Port Angeles, WA – A Port Angeles family is grappling with a devastating loss following an arson fire which destroyed their home, and killed their beloved dog, Niblets. As reported…
King County, WA – Earlier this week, three coonhound puppies, with swollen muzzles, were found in unincorporated King County near Auburn. The puppies appear to have been abandoned, and it…
Reno, NV – Firefighters with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District recently responded to an unusual call from a service technician. According to the agency’s social media account, a puppy…
Richland County, OH – An Ohio animal shelter is pleading for a foster home for an elderly, eyeless dog who was recently diagnosed with heartworms. The 13-year-old dog is Helena…
Manhattan, NY – Recently, a tired, bedraggled senior cat wandered into a noisy NYC tire business, seeking refuge. A kind soul took pity on the stray cat and offered him…
El Campo, Texas – A Texas family wants justice for their pet pig, Rosie, who was shot and killed this month by a stranger. As reported by Click 2 Houston…
