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Read MoreUpdate 4/11/2026: Ruben is home! No details have been provided about his disappearance, but he has been reunited with his family. Enumclaw, Washington – A family is desperate to find their horse, Ruben, who was stolen…
Colonial Heights, Virginia – A Virginia animal control agency is seeking answers after the discovery of three badly neglected puppies who were abandoned by the Temple Avenue bridge coming into Colonial Heights from Prince George.…
Update 4/10/2026: Adoption profile shows Orville has been rescued! Thanks to everyone who networked his adoption information. Devore, California – A young dog, just three years of age, has been euthanasia listed at the Devore…
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – A 29-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing multiple animal-cruelty related charges resulting from him “punting” a small, emaciated dog in the parking lot of an Econo-lodge Motel. According to the authorities, Bijay Poudel…
A major civil rights victory is making waves nationwide after Minnesota officials reached a settlement with Lyft over discrimination against a rider with a service dog. The case centered on Tori Andres, a college student…
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…
Dogs
Read MoreMartin County, Florida – On Thursday, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 62-year-old John Burt Sparhawk for allegedly strangling his five-month-old puppy and exposing the pup to cocaine. In a release, the…
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico – Two women in New Mexico are facing multiple counts of extreme animal cruelty following the discovery of shockingly horrific conditions outside of their Truth or Consequences residence. As reported…
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – A Texas man is facing multiple charges for abandoning a puppy outside of the Pittsburgh International Airport on March 20. According to the Allegheny County Police Department, 42-year-old Omar Orlando Perez abandoned…
Update 3/25/2026: Melrose Park Neglected Dogs has updated their post about Aggie! “I have confirmation and permission from the Director of BARC to post that Houston Pets Alive has tagged our park boy Aggie and…
West Trenton, New Jersey – An investigation following the abandonment of dozens of dogs across multiple townships in Sussex County, New Jersey has led to the arrest of three people. According to the New Jersey…
China – This month, stolen dogs formed a pack and made their way back home, traveling approximately 10 miles on their own in an effort to find their families. It sounds like something straight out of…
Dane County, Wisconsin – Approximately 20 activists were arrested last week after breaking into Ridglan Farms and freeing dozens of dogs from the large-scale beagle breeding facility. According to reports, upwards of 60 activists broke…
Cats
Read MoreAustin, 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…
Manhattan, NY – Over a month ago, a senior cat’s life was turned upside down when her owner passed away and she was taken from her home and put into a kennel at the New…
California – Cats in California will no longer be subjected to painful, sometimes debilitating, claw removal surgery. Governor Newsome has signed Assembly Bill 867, from Assemblymember Alex Lee, into law and veterinarians will no longer…
Richmond, VA – A beloved cat, who became the unofficial mascot of a Richmond, Virginia, Lowe’s store, has been found and captured after weeks on the run. The cat, Francine, vanished in September and employees…
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 High School, and it created…
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 her advanced age and see…
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 had entangled her intestines and…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreJersey 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…
Long Beach Island, New Jersey – According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, the necropsy results are complete on the Minke whale who died after a violent collision with a boat on August 2. The…
Long Beach Island, New Jersey – A 20-foot minke whale was found dead after a violent collision with a pleasure boat on Saturday along the Jersey Shore. The unusual encounter was captured on video by shocked…
Lakeville, Minnesota – When officers with the Lakeville Police Department responded to a call about a potentially rabid raccoon, they didn’t expect to find an animal that was anything but frightening. According to the department,…
Olympic National Park, WA – A cougar was found and killed after attacking a four-year-old child on a popular hiking trail in the Olympic National Park. According to sources, the big cat, who was collared,…
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Earlier this month, a female bear was killed by Yellowstone National Park staff. According to a July 17 press release, the black bear had become overly interested in human food…
Sebastian, FL – On Sunday afternoon, an elderly man was killed while trying to save a turtle from being struck by cars on Interstate 95 in Indian River County, Florida. According to sources, the 77-year-old…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreJersey 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…
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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – A 29-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing multiple animal-cruelty related charges resulting from him “punting” a small, emaciated dog in the parking lot of an Econo-lodge Motel. According to the authorities, Bijay Poudel…
Marshall County, Mississippi – Last week, a working K9 was fatally shot while patrolling the perimeter fencing of the Marshall County Correctional Facility. The dog, a seven-year-old multipurpose Dutch shepherd named Floki, was shot around…
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…
Skagit County, Washington – The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation after the discovery of multiple dog bodies along the shoreline on Guemes Island. On April 1, the sheriff’s office issued a release…
NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreGolden Valley, Arizona – A wild donkey found himself in a crappy situation (pun intended) when he fell into a septic tank at an RV park in Golden Valley. According to the Bureau of Land…
Las Vegas, NV – The body of Dr. Shawn Frehner, the veterinarian who was caught on video kicking a horse, was found late last week in Lake Mead. Frehner was missing since April 6, and…
ChatGPT can help coders, answer health questions, and give you a killer cheesy potato casserole recipe for Easter brunch (yes it was AMAZING). But have you seen the social media trend where ChatGPT can turn…
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made an announcement that has animal rights activists cheering. According to a release from the FDA, animal testing is being phased out. In the release, the FDA…
Update 4/22/2025: Networkers for the win! Foxy has been rescued. Update 4/15/2025: The adoption link for Foxy is still active. Please continue to save. The more visibility she gets, the better her odds are of…
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Marshall County, Mississippi – Last week, a working K9 was fatally shot while patrolling the perimeter fencing of the Marshall County Correctional Facility. The dog, a seven-year-old multipurpose Dutch shepherd…
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…
Skagit County, Washington – The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation after the discovery of multiple dog bodies along the shoreline on Guemes Island. On April 1, the…
Portland, Oregon – The Oregon Zoo is mourning the death of an elder African lion named Zawadi. According to the zoo, Zawadi, born in 2007, lived to the admirable age…
Altoona, Pennsylvania – A teen is facing charges for allegedly trying to break a dog’s neck by hitting her in the head with a metal bat. The 17-year-old teen, unnamed…
Las Vegas, Nevada – This week, a bench warrant was issued for 26-year-old Germiran Bryson after she failed to appear in court for an arraignment. Bryson was initially arrested after…
Mohawk, New York – A senior German shepherd was skin and bones by the time she was found in a home by the side of her deceased owner. According to the…
Devore, California – A beautiful German shepherd is urgently in need of help at the Devore animal shelter facility in California. The four-year-old shepherd, dubbed Pookie, has been at the…
