Dogs
Read MoreOakwood Village, Ohio – Days ago, the Oakwood Village Fire Department said good-bye to their beloved fire dog, Forrest, who joined their department in October 2016. The agency shared the news with social media followers…
St. Cloud, Florida – Police in St. Cloud, Florida, are seeking information about the theft of a disabled dog’s wheelchair. On Monday, the St. Cloud Police Department issued a request on social media, stating: Please…
Newport Beach, California – Officers in Newport Beach were forced to break out a car window to save several dogs were trapped inside. On Friday, the Newport Beach Police Department shared dramatic video of the…
Tyler County, Texas – A Texas woman has been sentenced to five years behind bars following an investigation which led to the discovery of over 130 dead dogs at property in Tyler County. According to the…
Gaston County, North Carolina – Earlier this week, someone abandoned a litter of puppies in a Gastonia cul-de-sac. According to the Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement agency, the puppies were abandoned in the early morning…
Charlottesville, Virginia – This week, the Charlottesville Police Department announced the unexpected death of a K9 named Blue. According to a news release, the bloodhound was found deceased inside a CPD police vehicle on the…
Carrier Mills, Illinois – Police in Carrier Mills have arrested a woman who they say abandoned three dogs during a heatwave, causing their deaths. According to the Carrier Mills Police Department, 34-year-old Katherine L. Hodges…
Cats
Read MoreWest Palm Beach, Florida – A large reward is being offered for information leading to the identification and prosecution of the individual responsible for hunting cats in West Palm Beach, Florida. On September 13, the non-profit…
Austin, Texas – A 27-year-old woman is accused of abandoning 15 cats in her Austin apartment, which was vacated in mid-January. According to the City of Austin, police charged Nayzak Najm with 13 counts of animal…
Las Vegas, Nevada – A man is accused of drowning his neighbor’s cat in a tub full of water in the garage of his Las Vegas townhouse. According to reports, police identified Joshua Booth as…
North Texas – A young kitten is alive and well today thanks to a good Samaritan and staff at the Humane Society of North Texas. According to the animal welfare agency, six-week-old “Elmer” was brought…
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…
Update! I have just received word that this cat has been freed – best possible outcome. South Brooklyn, New York – Animal lovers are justifiably up in arms about a cat who has been trapped…
South Bend, Indiana – A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged for killing multiple kittens. As reported by WVPE News, Tyler Coday was arrested at his apartment by officers conducting a welfare check. Coday…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreMalheur County, Oregon – The discovery of a decapitated mule deer in Malheur County has prompted an investigation by Oregon State Police’s (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division. On Monday, the Oregon State Police issued a…
Canby, Oregon – Police in Canby, Oregon, shot and killed a young bear who was near the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. According to witnesses, the bear cub was in a tree on Saturday – not far…
Houston, Texas – A 42-year-old Houston man admitted in court that he killed a protected bald eagle in his yard. According to a May 14 press release from the Department of Justice for the Southern…
Irvine, California – An Irvine man has been arrested and charged after killing a duckling and beating another duckling. According to the Irvine Police Department, 71-year-old Randall Bertsch was arrested on Wednesday for animal cruelty…
Brisbane, California – This month, police in Brisbane rescued a young, malnourished sea lion who was on a roadway. According to the Brisbane Police Department, an off-duty officer spotted the young sea lion wandering near Sierra…
Jersey City, New Jersey – An employee of the Liberty Harbor Marina is accused of killing a Canada goose in front of its mate. According to Pad Paws Animal Rescue, the man used his bare hands…
UPDATE: Sign Petition: Sign: Video Captures Tourist Hurling Large Rock at Endangered Seal, Boasting He Was ‘Rich Enough’ To Pay the Fines Lahaina, Maui – A man captured on video, hurling a large rock at…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreTyler, Texas – Two men accused of hanging a dog from a tree in an incident that prosecutors say was connected to a dispute over rent will not be resolving their cases through the plea…
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Read MoreHarmony, North Carolina – Three baby goats from Farm Adventures in Harmony recently tested positive for rabies following exposure to a rabid skunk in late July. A fourth baby goat presumably contracted the deadly virus as…
Madison County, Indiana – On Friday afternoon, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office let residents know that two “exotic cats” had been spotted in the 10000 block of South County Road 50 West. In a social…
Sanford, Florida – A Sanford HVAC worker, conducting business in a resident’s home, was captured on video kicking a senior dog unconscious. According to the Sanford Police Department, Richardson Noel (D.O.B. 04/10/1983), rendered the dog,…
Nashville, Tennessee – A 64-year-old woman is facing 11 felony counts of animal cruelty after officers rescued 11 overheated cats and kittens from a parked car in an Old Hickory neighborhood on Saturday. By the…
Dunlap Acres, California – A rare black jaguar’s death was announced this week by Project Survival’s Cat Haven in California. According to the sanctuary’s social media post, the big cat, Samba, died after being bitten…
Laredo, Texas – On Wednesday, the Laredo Police Department (LPD) announced the arrest of 60-year-old Maria Teresa Garcia in connection with an animal cruelty investigation that began on August 21, 2026. The case involves a…
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Bellport, New York – A Bellport man is facing animal cruelty charges following the discovery of a neglected, senior dog at his home. According to a Wednesday release from the Suffolk County SPCA, Cecilio D. Matthews,…
Hillsborough, New Hampshire – On August 18, 2026, Charles “Chuck” Puccio Jr., 78, of Hillsborough, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from his attacks on 15 painted turtles who were found dead between…
Laredo, Texas – An investigation has been opened after images of an abandoned dog, with its head covered and legs restrained, began circulating on social media. On August 22, Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino posted images of…
St. Cloud, Florida – Police in St. Cloud, Florida, are seeking information about the theft of a disabled dog’s wheelchair. On Monday, the St. Cloud Police Department issued a request on social media, stating: Please…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreHastings, Nebraska – Allison Rosenbach grew up in a third-generation beef-farming family in Nebraska. She knew cattle. She knew the farming life. And she knew what happened to cows when their value was measured in…
Corwith, Iowa – On March 26, multiple fire agencies responded to a fire at the Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm near Corwith. According to the Belmond Fire Department, water from area towns and lakes was accessed…
Los Angeles County, California – The owner of a California animal rescue is vowing to fight for the cats and dogs seized by officials last Friday. Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control…
Florida – 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…
Vista, CA – A California landlord reached out to San Diego Humane officials for help after their tenant abandoned over a dozen pets in a two-bedroom Vista apartment. According to the animal welfare agency, more…
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Laredo, Texas – On Wednesday, the Laredo Police Department (LPD) announced the arrest of 60-year-old Maria Teresa Garcia in connection with an animal cruelty investigation that began on August 21,…
Bellport, New York – A Bellport man is facing animal cruelty charges following the discovery of a neglected, senior dog at his home. According to a Wednesday release from the Suffolk…
Hillsborough, New Hampshire – On August 18, 2026, Charles “Chuck” Puccio Jr., 78, of Hillsborough, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from his attacks on 15 painted turtles…
Laredo, Texas – An investigation has been opened after images of an abandoned dog, with its head covered and legs restrained, began circulating on social media. On August 22, Mayor Dr.…
St. Cloud, Florida – Police in St. Cloud, Florida, are seeking information about the theft of a disabled dog’s wheelchair. On Monday, the St. Cloud Police Department issued a request…
Dothan, Alabama – Police in Dothan, Alabama, are searching for Brandi Leann Tyrrell, 41, who is believed to be responsible for abandoning multiple animals in a business in the 3700…
Bourne, Massachusetts – A team of dedicated rescuers saved a raccoon who got stuck in a storm drain earlier this month. According to the Cape Wildlife Center, the young raccoon…
Newport Beach, California – Officers in Newport Beach were forced to break out a car window to save several dogs were trapped inside. On Friday, the Newport Beach Police Department…
