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Read MoreNewport, OR – A cougar spotted on a boat dock in Newport suffered a tragic demise after being shot with a tranquilizer dart on Thursday morning. According to the Newport Police, the cougar was on…
Genessee County, Michigan – Dozens of dogs are getting a second chance at life after being rescued from a home where 13 dogs were found dead. According to sources, police went to a home on…
Philadelphia, PA – An elderly dog, abandoned in a “house of horrors,” is in need of a loving home where she can learn what life is like as a treasured companion. The senior dog, Chessie,…
Gentry, Arkansas – Three newborn puppies are lucky to be alive after someone put them in a feed sack and abandoned them in a dumpster outside of a Dollar General store in Gentry. According to…
Walker, Michigan – A tip led to the discovery of 17 dogs living in a truck in Walker. According to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, the dogs were seized and taken to the Kent County…
Tampa, FL – On Tuesday, the Florida Office of State Attorney announced charges against the man who abandoned his dog on Interstate 75 near Tampa as Hurricane Milton approached. According to the news release, Giovanny…
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Read MoreNorth Haven, CT – On Tuesday, police arrested 25-year-old Giovanni Whitmore for abusing a dog. According to the North Haven Police Department, Whitmore used his closed fist to punch the dog in the body, neck…
Skagway, Alaska – The cutest pup bus you ever did see is putting a smile on millions of faces. A dog-walking business by the name of Mo Mountain Mutts has been posting videos of their…
Orlando, FL – In October 2022, a neglected dog was removed from a bad situation and taken to the Orange County Animal Services facility in Orlando, The dog, named Bella, had clearly led a hard…
Richmond, VA – Earlier this week, officers with Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) picked up two badly neglected dogs who were abandoned near Phillip Morris. One of the dogs was malnourished and the other…
Amherst, VA – A dog who spent an incredible 543 days of his life at a Virginia animal shelter was given a festive sendoff by the people who grew to love him during his stay.…
North Dakota – A devoted dog owner recently made an “irrational decision” that resulted in her dog’s life being saved. Jeanne Woolwine took her dog, Gracie, out for a walk in the snow when things…
Many of you will recall an article written in mid-October about our dog, Chesney, and the impossible decision our family was facing with regard to the end of her life. For those unfamiliar, our senior…
Cats
Read MoreFairfax County, VA – A touching reunion, two years in the making, happened this month at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. On Sunday, the animal welfare agency explained that Spencer the cat vanished in June…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreWashington State – Last week, whale watchers in Washington state spotted an endangered orca carrying a deceased newborn calf in Rosario Strait. The Center for Whale Research broke the heartbreaking news to Facebook followers on…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreHillsborough County, FL – A large reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever tied a dog’s legs together and abandoned him on the side of a road in…
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Read MoreSioux Falls, S.D. – A South Dakota man had to be taken to a hospital for treatment after being bitten by a cobra inside his home. As reported by KELO Sioux Falls, the man had…
Vancouver, WA – A woman was arrested and is facing charges after being spotted in a Vancouver, Washington, apartment lobby trying to strangle a cat. As reported by Yahoo News, the woman claimed that the…
Update 9/22/2024: Rescued! Thanks for sharing. San Bernardino, CA – A terrified puppy is slated to die at a crowded animal shelter in California. The seven-month-old pup, Knuckles, is on the San Bernardino City Animal…
Zimbabwe – Plans have been made to slaughter 200 elephants in Zimbabwe in order to provide meat to people facing food shortages in the drought-stricken area. Namibia also plans to kill dozens of elephants and hundreds…
Update! Brother has been adopted. Thanks to everyone who networked on his behalf! Abilene, TX – A dog described as “shy and anxious” has been placed on the urgent list at the Abilene Shelter. His…
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San Bernardino, CA – On August 4, a German shepherd pup named Chief was adopted at a free adoption event for the City of San Bernardino Animal Services facility. One day…
Coeur d’Alene, ID – After a family’s dog died from heat exhaustion at an Idaho boarding facility, the business was shut down and its license was revoked. According to sources,…
Palmhurst, TX – A curious cat got into a bad situation after poking his (or her, we aren’t sure!) head into a jar. Thankfully a good Samaritan saw the cat…
Tulsa, OK – The Tulsa Fire Department recently released a video about a lithium-ion battery that sparked a house fire, with the hopes that it will help prevent a tragedy…
Update: Adopted (for a second time) at the shelter’s free adoption event on Aug. 10, 2024. San Bernardino, CA – A German shepherd, described as “nothing short of perfect” is…
Dothan, AL – A devoted dog is being credited for helping to save her owner’s life. The Lhasa-Apso, Kismet Litze, was “relentless” in her efforts to let Retha Cobb’s husband,…
Wake County, NC – A pair of bonded, senior feline sisters are in need of a new home after the loss of their owner. The 16-year-old cats, Salsa and Tango,…
San Bernardino, CA – A stunning German shepherd, who was taken in at the San Bernardino City Animal Control in early June, has been moved to the euthanasia list. The…