Los Angeles, California – A California woman is mourning the loss of her beloved puppy, Kilo, who died at a Los Angeles training facility. The Samoyed pup was just a few days into his training…
Dexter, Missouri – There is widespread outrage over the sentencing of a former Dexter Police Officer who was charged after an active-duty police K9 in his care starved to death, and another retired K9 was…
Medina County, Ohio – On the morning of August 23, Trooper John Kronander found a puppy who was abandoned at a rest stop along Interstate 71 in Medina County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol posted video…
Sanford, Florida – A Sanford HVAC worker, conducting business in a resident’s home, was captured on video kicking a senior dog unconscious. According to the Sanford Police Department, Richardson Noel (D.O.B. 04/10/1983), rendered the dog,…
Laredo, Texas – On Wednesday, the Laredo Police Department (LPD) announced the arrest of 60-year-old Maria Teresa Garcia in connection with an animal cruelty investigation that began on August 21, 2026. The case involves a…
Bellport, New York – A Bellport man is facing animal cruelty charges following the discovery of a neglected, senior dog at his home. According to a Wednesday release from the Suffolk County SPCA, Cecilio D. Matthews,…
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 he had ever known. Those…
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…
Nationwide – Right now, several pets belonging to deployed U.S. military members urgently need temporary homes through the Dogs on Deployment Hero Pet Boarding Network. When service members are called away for deployment, training, or other…
Salem, Virginia – Five animals escaped from a transport vehicle involved in an accident on February 28. The dogs and cats belonged to one of City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue’s rescue partners, and they…
Wicomico County, Maryland – An animal cruelty investigation in Wicomico County led to the discovery of hundreds of neglected cats living at a suspected cat sanctuary in Delmar. The authorities executed a search warrant on…
Austin, Texas – Unwanted kittens are safe after being rescued from freezing temperatures. According to the Austin Police Department, eight caged kittens were abandoned on a sidewalk in late January. In a social media post…
Olympia, Washington – A long-time poacher, who illegally killed wildlife for years, has been sentenced to prison. According to sources, 77-year-old Ronald Livermore was sentenced to 43.5 months in prison after pleading guilty to seven…
Bellingham, Washington – A cougar in Sudden Valley was tracked by wildlife officials and killed after it attacked a family’s small dog. As reported by KIRO News, the Buchanan family’s little dog, Izzy, was outside…
Los Angeles, California – A California man has been sentenced to jail time and probation for charges stemming from an animal cruelty incident in June 2025. According to sources, 25-year-old Cesar Gustavo Diaz, of Watts,…
Henderson, Kentucky – A Kentucky man was arrested and charged after being caught having “sexual intercourse” with a dead deer. According to the Central City Police Department, a person reported the disturbing incident after seeing…
Catalina Island, California – In an effort to preserve the native habitat on Catalina Island, California officials have approved a plan to kill mule deer that occupy the land. Mule deer were intentionally introduced to…
Boundary County, Idaho – A large, $15,000 reward is being offered for information about the illegal killing of a grizzly bear near the Idaho-Montana border. Someone fatally shot the federally protected bear in late October north…
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Read MoreBernalillo 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 to his rescue. This week,…
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 as “urgent” on her adoption…
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…
Queens, New York – Two dogs who survived being dragged behind a moving car in early January have recuperated from their ordeal and they are now available for adoption. The dogs, Marley and Miss Noogie, have…
Oakwood Village, Ohio – Days ago, the Oakwood Village Fire Department said good-bye to their beloved fire dog, Forrest, who joined their department in October 2016. The agency shared the news with social media followers…
Washington D.C. – A new federal bill introduced in Congress Tuesday aims to shut down the pipeline that sends purpose-bred dogs into research laboratories and give dogs already inside those facilities a chance at a very…
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Marysville, Washington – A dog breeder in Washington is facing dozens of cruelty charges after Marysville Police found 42 dogs stowed in a utility trailer. The West Highland White Terriers, aka Westies, were found in stacked…
Henderson, Nevada – On August 31, the City of Henderson Animal Protection Services announced the rescue of 21 Sphynx cats from an “unfit” breeder running the Sin City Sphynx operation. According to KTNV, the breeding license…
Ottumwa, Iowa – This week, an Iowa man pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his abandonment of an elderly dog in an Ottumwa dumpster. According to KTVO News, 63-year-old Virgel Dean Johnston, Jr. pleaded guilty to…
Putnam County, Florida – On September 3, officials removed more than 30 “aggressive” dogs from property in Putnam County. According to the Putnam County Sheriff, deputies conducted a search warrant at a Swan Lake Road…
Jones, Oklahoma – An Oklahoma farmer was killed on the evening of July 11 by two water buffaloes he had recently purchased at an auction. According to the Jones Police Department, officers responded to an…
Lakeville, Minnesota – The rescue world is reeling over the loss of a woman who ran a non-profit Minnesota fox rescue. According to Ethan Raines, his 29-year-old wife, Mikayla Raines, committed suicide. In an emotional…
RALEIGH, N.C. – An Outer Banks wild horse was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver just after midnight on June 14, 2025. According to the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office, the five-year-old stallion, Alexander, died…
Broken Arrow, OK – An Oklahoma family is grappling with the cruel and unexpected deaths of their two Longhorn cows, who were fatally shot over the weekend. According to sources, the cows, who both had…
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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…
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…
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…
Malheur County, Oregon – The discovery of a decapitated mule deer in Malheur County has prompted an investigation by Oregon State Police’s (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division. On Monday, the…
Senoia, Georgia – A Georgia family who paid a veterinary hospital to put down their ailing, elderly cat in February 2025 learned the cat was still alive 18 months later.…
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…
Marysville, Washington – A dog breeder in Washington is facing dozens of cruelty charges after Marysville Police found 42 dogs stowed in a utility trailer. The West Highland White Terriers, aka…
Henderson, Nevada – On August 31, the City of Henderson Animal Protection Services announced the rescue of 21 Sphynx cats from an “unfit” breeder running the Sin City Sphynx operation. According…
