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Read MorePoulsbo, WA – A woman in western Washington called 911 after being frightened by a mob of raccoons who invaded her yard, causing her to flee because of their aggressive behavior. Sheriff’s spokesperson Kevin McCarty…
Orange County, FL – Somone abandoned a caged puppy in the path of Hurricane Milton, which is currently closing in on Florida. Thanks to good Samaritans, the puppy’s life was spared. In a social media…
Tampa, FL – On Wednesday morning, a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper rescued a dog who had been tied to a pole on Interstate 75 near Tampa. In a post on X, the authorities chastised anyone…
San Bernardino, CA – A handsome, two-year-old Siberian Husky has been placed on the euthanasia list at the City of San Bernardino Animal Control facility. The young dog, Ekko, has been held at the shelter…
Gardena, CA – Two beautiful German shepherds have been left shaking in terror after being surrendered by their owner to a busy California animal control facility. The dogs, four-month-old Max and 1.5 year-old Freda, were…
Orlando, FL – On October 3, a cat named Elsa was brought to the Orange County Animal Services facility and surrendered by her family, who was moving to Brazil. According to Albert Harris Photography, Elsa…
Lee County, FL – A teenager who had been living in squalor, with 13 dogs, was so desperate for help that he called the police for a welfare check on himself. The tidy exterior of…
Shelter Launches ‘Where’s Waylon’ Campaign To Help Dog, Homeless For More Than 500 Days, Get Adopted
Hamilton County, IN – An Indiana animal shelter has launched a special campaign to help one of its long-term residents find a home. The dog, named Waylon, has been waiting more than 500 days for…
Daytona, FL – On Thursday, a Florida animal shelter announced an “operational shift” that impacts all dogs with a known bite history. According to a news release from the Halifax Humane Society, dogs with a…
Brookfield, CT – A dog who survived life in a North Carolina dogfighting ring is searching for his forever family. His name is Van Gogh (named for the famous, albeit emotionally tortured artist who severed…
Brunswick, OH – Justice has been served for a dog named June who was starved to the brink of death earlier this year. According to the Brunswick Ohio Police, Michelle Varga and Cameron McMahon, June’s…
Halloween is fast approaching and while ghosts, ghouls, and candy treats might be enticing for humans, the holiday can pose some risks to our four-legged companions. With just a bit of planning and effort,…
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…
For decades, destruction of Old Growth timber was blamed for the decline of the Spotted owl, but now, wildlife officials have set their sights on the barred owl as the problem, and plans are in place…
Nashville, TN – Four kittens were spared a tragic demise after being rescued from a trash compactor at a dump in Lewisburg. According to Lucky’s Cat House, the newborn kittens were found and rescued moments…
Belvidere, IL – Two people have been charged with animal cruelty for abandoning dozens of dogs at the Hammertime Unleashed Dog Park in Belvidere in mid-July. As reported by WGNTV, Concepcion Rodriguez, 61, and Bruce Walla,…
Canton, OH – An Ohio woman did in fact “torture, kill, and eat cat” in front of horrified neighbors. But the woman at the heart of the “Ohio woman ate a cat” controversy has been…
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Cochrane, Canada – A dog is growing increasingly depressed after spending more than 716 days at a Canadian shelter. Paddy, a six-year-old mixed breed, is the longest resident at the…
Breman, GA – Two people are facing charges after abandoning four puppies at a church. The Haralson County Sheriff’s Office issued a public statement about the incident, writing, “On July…
Harnett County, NC – A Fed Ex driver is behind bars after stealing a family’s dog who wound up dying inside of his delivery truck. As reported by ABC 11…
Henderson, NV – Against all odds, a missing dog is back home after nine years away. In early 2015, Gizmo and two other dogs got out of their house in…
Brattleboro, VT – Police in Brattleboro are searching for the man responsible for throwing a live puppy into a gas station dumpster earlier this month; the puppy did not survive. …
Thorndale, PA – A grim discovery was made on a golf course in Thorndale earlier this week. According to the Caln Township Police Department, seven deceased puppies were found on…
Davis County, Utah – Nearly two dozen rabbits were abandoned near a trailhead in Davis County. The rabbits were captured and taken to Animal Care of Davis County, who issued…
Round Rock, TX – Earlier this month, a bobcat kitten was rescued after being observed playing with packages on a homeowner’s porch. The Round Rock Police Department posted about the…