Update 9/16/2026: Nora’s adoption profile shows that she has been adopted! Thanks to everyone who networked on her behalf!! Thousand Palms, California – A six-year-old German shepherd named Nora has been slated for euthanasia this…
Marysville, Washington – A dog breeder in Washington is facing dozens of cruelty charges after Marysville Police found 42 dogs stowed in a utility trailer. The West Highland White Terriers, aka Westies, were found in stacked…
Ottumwa, Iowa – This week, an Iowa man pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his abandonment of an elderly dog in an Ottumwa dumpster. According to KTVO News, 63-year-old Virgel Dean Johnston, Jr. pleaded guilty to…
Greenville, South Carolina – For 184 days, a special needs dog named Ada called the Greenville Humane Society home. The shelter attempted to secure an appropriate foster home, or forever home, for the senior, blind…
Wheeling, Illinois – A family is mourning the loss of their beloved black Labrador retriever, Miller, who died after being left in a crate in a pet resort’s van for hours during hot weather. According to…
Putnam County, Florida – On September 3, officials removed more than 30 “aggressive” dogs from property in Putnam County. According to the Putnam County Sheriff, deputies conducted a search warrant at a Swan Lake Road…
San Antonio, Texas – A large reward is being offered for information in a disturbing animal cruelty case involving kittens who were abandoned earlier this year in San Antonio. According to The City of San…
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…
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…
Washington – The number of stranded gray whale deaths in Washington state continues to climb, raising serious concern among marine researchers and coastal communities. As of April 28, 2026, 16 gray whales have been found dead along…
Winnipeg, Canada – A 17-year-old teen in Winnipeg has been arrested and charged five counts of Killing or Injuring Animals. The teen, who has not been named publicly, is accused of intentionally running over multiple…
Central Africa – A wealthy big game hunter was trampled to death by elephants while hunting for rare forest antelope in the Gabon’s Lopé-Okanda forest. Ernie Dosio, 75, was hunting with a professional guide when they…
Suffolk County, New York – A sizeable reward is being offered for information in a disturbing animal cruelty case in the Hauppauge area involving a driver apparently targeting geese with an SUV. According to the…
Orlando, Florida – Dozens of sloths imported from South America died in an unheated Florida warehouse where they were being held before going to the still unopened Sloth World attraction in Orlando. The ill-fated sloths…
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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…
Washington D.C. – A new federal bill introduced in Congress Tuesday aims to shut down the pipeline that sends purpose-bred dogs into research laboratories and give dogs already inside those facilities a chance at a very…
Tyler, 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…
Hamilton County, Tennessee – A social media video showing a boy repeatedly punching a dog in the face resulted in the juvenile’s arrest. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified about the…
Frederick County, Virginia – Police have arrested and charged a North Virginia man who admitted to stabbing his dog. As reported by Fox 5 News, 34-year-old Erfan Behnam, of Reston, was covered in blood and dog…
Nebraska City, Nebraska – On September 17, a Nebraska City Police Officer was arrested and jailed on a charge of felony animal cruelty after his dog was found dead after being left outside in extreme heat.…
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Nebraska City, Nebraska – On September 17, a Nebraska City Police Officer was arrested and jailed on a charge of felony animal cruelty after his dog was found dead after being left outside in extreme heat.…
West 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…
Senoia, Georgia – A Georgia family who paid a veterinary hospital to put down their ailing, elderly cat in February 2025 learned the cat was still alive 18 months later. According to sources, Annie was…
Marysville, Washington – A dog breeder in Washington is facing dozens of cruelty charges after Marysville Police found 42 dogs stowed in a utility trailer. The West Highland White Terriers, aka Westies, were found in stacked…
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…
Provo, Utah – A Utah family is reeling following a devastating fire that killed more than 40 animals at their farm. On Friday morning, Wilford and Rayanna Puertas lost 40 goats and sheep, as well…
Hugo, OK – On Saturday, a handler at an Oklahoma wildlife preserve was killed by a tiger. In a statement posted to social media, Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said Ryan Easley died “in an accident”…
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Park City, Utah – A K9 with the Park City Police Department is recovering from severe injuries sustained when he jumped from a freeway overpass while assisting in a suspicious…
Cedar City, Utah – A Utah family is mourning the unexpected death of their dog, Lilly, who was accidentally euthanized at the Southern Utah Animal Hospital where she was scheduled to…
Shasta County, California – On the morning of September 11, a California man jumped from a moving boat to rescue his dog, who had jumped from the vessel into Lake…
Malheur 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…
Senoia, Georgia – A Georgia family who paid a veterinary hospital to put down their ailing, elderly cat in February 2025 learned the cat was still alive 18 months later.…
Update 9/16/2026: Nora’s adoption profile shows that she has been adopted! Thanks to everyone who networked on her behalf!! Thousand Palms, California – A six-year-old German shepherd named Nora has…
Marysville, Washington – A dog breeder in Washington is facing dozens of cruelty charges after Marysville Police found 42 dogs stowed in a utility trailer. The West Highland White Terriers, aka…
Henderson, Nevada – On August 31, the City of Henderson Animal Protection Services announced the rescue of 21 Sphynx cats from an “unfit” breeder running the Sin City Sphynx operation. According…
