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.…
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 package investigation near the Highway…
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 receive an allergy shot. As…
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 Shasta. According to the Shasta…
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…
Linden, Pennsylvania – A reward is being offered after someone shot a cat in Linden, PA. According to Heidi’s Furry Friends Rescue, the cat was part of a colony cared for by an 82-year-old woman…
Brevard County, Florida – A Florida man was taken down by Brevard County Sheriff’s deputies after he shot a cat in the face with a high-powered BB gun. According to the authorities, Lucas Stedman shot…
Homewood, Alabama – A 21-year-old Alabama man is facing felony animal cruelty charges for allegedly throwing five kittens from a moving vehicle traveling along I-65 near Lakeshore Drive. According to the Homewood Police Department, witnesses called…
Kennewick, Washington – A woman was arrested after police found a staggering number of dead cats at her Kennewick apartment. According to sources, a total of 71 deceased cats, and seven living cats, including one…
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…
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…
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…
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Read MoreCass County, Illinois – Days ago, a severely injured cat was found in a field in Chandlerville. According to Cass County Animal Rescue, the cat, dubbed Philip, had been shot. Philip was taken to an…
Washington, D.C. – Ice was supposed to go home. Instead, federal prosecutors allege that the Siberian Husky was stolen from his Maryland home, taken across state lines and used as leverage in an effort to force…
Lancaster Township, Pennsylvania – Jocelyn James of Lancaster Township is facing multiple charges following the June 9 rescue of 78 Ragdoll cats and kittens from her Lancaster County home. According to the Pennsylvania SPCA, conditions…
Nationwide – A new laboratory investigation into cat food sold in the United States has found detectable levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, glyphosate and plastic-related chemicals across a wide range of products. The 2026 Cat…
El Paso, Texas – On October 3, an unsecured German shepherd puppy tumbled from the bed of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup traveling northbound at the 400 block of S. Darrington Road. According to the El Paso…
Volusia County, Florida – A Florida man was arrested earlier this week for aggravated animal cruelty for the extreme neglect and starvation of his dog, Tanner. According to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Johnathan Meyers,…
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Punta Gorda, Florida – A six-week-old puppy suffered a brutal death at the hands of a Florida man who repeatedly punched it. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Neil R. Puterbaugh was arrested on…
Henrico County, Virginia – The Henrico County Police have announced the indictment of Deric Rashawn Beale, 41, and Barbara Frances Jones, 53, for the suspicious deaths of five dogs in the Varina Magisterial District. According to…
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…
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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Columbiana County, Ohio – Eleven dogs have been saved from squalid conditions at a home in Ohio. According to the Columbiana County Humane Society, the rescue mission began after a a…
Madison County, Tennessee – A young police K9 with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office died after being left in an outdoor kennel, in the heat, for 36 hours. According to reports,…
Minneapolis, Minnesota – A woman is calling her dog a hero after the dog stopped a hammer-wielding man who broke into her home on September 5 and repeatedly struck her…
Punta Gorda, Florida – A six-week-old puppy suffered a brutal death at the hands of a Florida man who repeatedly punched it. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Neil…
Gresham, Oregon – On K9 Kylo’s final shift before retirement, he was killed in a deadly police shootout near a Portland, Oregon, hotel. Kylo had served with the Portland Police…
Bernalillo County, New Mexico – When a big boy named Atlas found himself too tired to finish a difficult hike in New Mexico, deputies with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office came…
Devore, California – A beautiful German shepherd, just three years of age, has been slated for euthanasia at the San Bernardino County – Devore Shelter. The dog, Sara, is listed…
Henrico County, Virginia – The Henrico County Police have announced the indictment of Deric Rashawn Beale, 41, and Barbara Frances Jones, 53, for the suspicious deaths of five dogs in the…
