Dogs
Read MoreChiefland, Florida – A dog who fell in a 10-foot-deep sinkhole in Levy County was recently saved by rescuers with Chiefland Fire Rescue. According to the agency, the border collie was discovered in the area…
Bangor, Maine – Maine’s first comfort dog, a three-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever, died after being left in a hot car. According to sources, the young dog, Baxter, was found inside a state vehicle parked at…
Queens, NY – An autopsy of a month-old Queens infant who died Tuesday morning has confirmed that a six-week-old puppy in the apartment is not responsible for her death. According to sources, officials originally believed…
Memphis, TN – A young dog at Memphis Animal Services has deformed legs, scars on his body, and an aura of defeat. The three-year-old, dubbed Ziggy Wigglesworth, has been at the shelter facility since mid-May…
Perkins TWP, Ohio – On May 17, an eight-month-old puppy was brutally stabbed for having an accident in her owner’s house. Despite a horrific, gaping head wound, the puppy, dubbed Ivy by the Friendship Animal…
Update 5/24/2025: King’s adoption profile states that he has been rescued! Thank you for networking on his behalf. Jurupa Valley, CA – In what may be one of the saddest photos you will see today,…
Atlanta, GA – Multiple dog owners who used Librela, a drug for control of pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs, have shared their devastating stories about fatal side effects with Kare 11 News. Dogs like…
Cats
Read MoreMonroe, Louisiana – Eight kittens have a new lease on life after being abandoned in a crate left on a dumped trailer left on someone’s property. According to River Cities Humane Society for Cats, the…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreSandy Hook, New Jersey – Three dolphins who were rescued from a marsh in Sandy Hook, New Jersey, had to be euthanized because of their poor condition. According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, the…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreLas Vegas, Nevada – A Canadian tourist who stole a 27-year-old flamingo named Peachy from his habitat at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino and took the bird to his hotel room has been convicted…
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Read MoreMason County, West Virginia – The discovery of a dog, suffering in frigid temperatures and chained to a tree, unable to escape, led to charges against a West Virginia woman. According to sources, police arrested…
Greenville County, South Carolina – Five dogs have been found shot to death in Greenville County, South Carolina, prompting an investigation by the local authorities. On January 2, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office issued a…
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…
Lane County, Oregon – An elderly woman’s dog is being hailed a hero after staying by the woman’s side when she fell in a wooded area of Lane County. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s…
Westerly, Rhode Island – A dog who fell through an ice-covered pond skirted almost certain death thanks to rescuers with local fire departments. According to the Misquamicut Fire Department, the dog, named Phoenix, was on…
Update 1/3/2026: Rescue plans are underway for Roxy! Her profile now reads, “Great news! – I am on hold for a 501(c)(3) rescue organization that plans to take me into their care.” San Bernardino, California…
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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…
Lexington, NC – A Lexington man is accused of letting several dogs starve to death at his home on Williamson Street. According to the Lexington Police Department, on October 10, officers found two dead dogs,…
Sacramento County, CA – A 41-year-old woman is accused of slashing a dog’s throat and throwing the dog, who was still alive, into the trash. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, Danielle Killian had…
Houston, TX – Residents near an East End Houston neighborhood are on edge following a series of disturbing discoveries. As reported by Click2Houston News, three mutilated cats have been found in the Park Drive area since…
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…
A man is suing Alaska Airlines after his four-year-old French bulldog, Ash, died on a flight from New York to San Francisco earlier this year. Michael Contillo claims he purchased first-class seats for himself and…
Canton, NY – On October 24, in the early morning hours, a devastating fire broke out at a Canton kennel where dozens of dogs with the No Dogs Left Behind rescue organization were held. According…
Baldwin Park, CA – An elderly dog, in the twilight of his life, is facing imminent euthanasia at a busy California animal shelter. The 15-year-old dog, Chewy, is being held at the Los Angeles County…
Jackson, Wyoming – People familiar with a beloved grizzly bear known as Grizzly 399 are mourning the news of her death. The 28-year-old grizzly, fondly known as the Queen of the Tetons, died after being…
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Lonoke County, Arkansas – An Arkansas man was arrested after disturbing conditions were found on his property in Lonoke County. According to the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to…
Hudson, FL – On September 23, a Florida man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty for killing his pet peacocks and eating them to spite a neighbor who had…
Dallas, TX – In early September, a Texas high school teacher fed an ailing, newborn kitten to a classroom snake, causing some students distress. The troubling incident happened at Alvord…
Manhattan, New York – A 14-year-old cat at the New York Animal Care and Control facility in Manhattan clings to the hope that someone visiting the shelter might look past…
Portland, OR – An Oregon veterinarian recently shared an amazing rescue story about a cat named Misty who was facing a death sentence after ingesting a piece of string that…
Philadelphia – Recently, a skeletal puppy was found as a “stray” in Philadelphia. The malnourished puppy, dubbed Garcia, was so emaciated and weak that he could not stand. Outcast Rescue…
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Dozens of animals, including dogs, cats, turtles and ferrets, were seized from a rental home where a teenager opened fire on police officers who were performing a…
Shamokin Dam, PA – On September 23, the Shamokin Dam Fire Company #1 responded to a vehicle accident in the area of 4437 North Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, Snyder County. According…
