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Read MoreWait… can you claim your dog on your taxes?! Not quite—but honestly, shouldn’t we be able to? A recent stat says 82% of pet parents think of their pets as children, and let’s be real……
Mesa, Arizona – On Sunday night, a horse walking across a metal grate bridge slipped into a water-filled canal and was unable to escape. According to the Mesa Fire and Medical Department, the horse’s rider was…
Willapa River (Washington) – On Saturday, it was confirmed that a juvenile gray whale who swam up the Willapa River had died. The Cascadia Research Collective informed the public on the evening of April 4,…
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…
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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…
Los Angeles County, California – The owner of a California animal rescue is vowing to fight for the cats and dogs seized by officials last Friday. Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control…
Seymour, Connecticut – Two people in Seymour are facing charges for severely neglecting two dogs. As reported by WFSB News, one puppy died from starvation and another emaciated dog showed signs of severe neglect. After…
Connecticut – A fitness influencer by the name of Mike Gerchy has been defending himself after a damning video of him beating his family dog was released. The video reveals more than just disturbing footage…
New Haven, Connecticut – Police have arrested a man who is accused of fatally beating his six-month-old puppy. According to the New Haven Police Department, 24-year-old N’ Quan Brown is facing a charge of animal…
Devore, California – A petite shepherd mix is being held at the Devore Shelter in San Bernardino County. The two-year-old dog, Rexie, has been at the facility since February 26 and in the time that…
Sierra Madre, California – The search for a hiker’s missing dog has ended on a sad note. The Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team was trying to find a 15-year-old black miniature Doberman Pinscher named…
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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…
Fairfax 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…
Huffman, TX – A woman has been arrested and charged for allegedly abandoning a kitten and running the kitten over with a truck. The disturbing incident was captured on video late last month – it shows…
Kerrville, Texas – Police in Kerrville, Texas, are hoping to find whoever is responsible for shooting a cat in the face last week. The agency said the cat was shot in the face with a…
Louisville, KY – A Kentucky woman is facing multiple animal cruelty charges following a disturbing discovery inside a home on the 7300 block of Leisure Court in Louisville. According to sources, 38-year-old Tiffany Arnold abandoned…
Henderson, KY – The Henderson Police Department is seeking information about an animal cruelty incident that claimed the life of two kittens on the morning of August 6. According to a news release from the…
Manatee County, FL – An animal cruelty investigation has been opened in Manatee County following the discovery of three abandoned cats, left alongside a road in a metal cage; one of the cats did not…
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…
BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA – A humpback whale was recently injured in an apparent “whale-vessel” collision in Glacier Bay. According to a news release from the National Park Service (NPS), the whale’s injury was first observed…
Queens, NY – A group of thieves were arrested after being caught on video stealing a federally protected swan from a park in New York City. The strange crime involved four young men who snatched…
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Two bear cubs have been orphaned after their mother was killed by wildlife officials in South Lake Tahoe. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the bear had a…
Michigan – A young bear has been freed from a plastic lid that had been stuck around his neck for approximately two years. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, nobody knows exactly what…
Peachtree City, GA – Flat Creek Floyd, a beloved and cherished member of the Fayette County community, has died after being struck by a car. According to local authorities, Floyd was attempting to cross State…
Rutherford County, TN – A pet zebra who has been on the run for days in Rutherford County has been spotted in a field near Christiana. The zebra made a break for freedom last weekend,…
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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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 because of his age, allegedly…
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 abandoning her two-year-old goldendoodle to…
McDonald, Pennsylvania – On March 26, someone abandoned a box containing a mother cat and her kittens, at a park in McDonald. According to the McDonald Police Department, the box holding the feline family was…
Coos County, Oregon – Officials in Coos County, Oregon, are seeking answers after finding a horribly neglected dog who had been shot multiple times and left for dead beside the road on Trans-Pacific Highway. According…
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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…
Puerto Rico – A New York woman, trapped in Puerto Rico with her parrot, made it home after an airline agreed to fly her back to New York. Maria Fraterrigo, 76, found herself stranded in…
Schenectady, NY – This week, the Schenectady Police Department announced the offering of a $6,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever abused and neglected a dog who was abandoned in Schenectady,…
Lake Mead, Nevada – Rescue teams are searching Lake Mead for a missing veterinarian who disappeared after a damning video began circulating on social media. The video shows Las Vegas veterinarian Dr. Shawn Frehner kicking…
Reddick, Florida – Early Tuesday morning, a fire broke out at a barn located on the 6000 block of Northwest 118th Street, Reddick, Florida. According to Marion County Fire Rescue, 21 horses were trapped inside…
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Huntington Beach, California – A beloved surfing dog named Sugar died on Monday morning following a courageous battle with cancer. The legendary surfing dog secured five World Dog Surf Champion…
McDonald, Pennsylvania – On March 26, someone abandoned a box containing a mother cat and her kittens, at a park in McDonald. According to the McDonald Police Department, the box…
United States – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has indicated that work is underway to shift from animal testing to Ai assisted computational modeling. Which means dogs, bunnies,…
Orleans County, New York – Last week, a welfare check led to the seizure of 58 dogs from a home described as “unsanitary” inside. According to Lollypop Farm Humane Society…
Corwith, Iowa – On March 26, multiple fire agencies responded to a fire at the Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm near Corwith. According to the Belmond Fire Department, water from area…
Coos County, Oregon – Officials in Coos County, Oregon, are seeking answers after finding a horribly neglected dog who had been shot multiple times and left for dead beside the…
Manhattan, New York – A 14-year-old cat named Jeffrey finds himself homeless in the twilight of his life. According to reports, he was “downsized” right out of the only home…
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…
