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Read MoreMaricopa County, Arizona – On January 4, a horse had to be humanely euthanized after being trapped for days in fencing on property in Buckeye. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the horse was malnourished…
Long Island City, New York – A 68-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly dragging two dogs behind his car. The disturbing January 4 incident was captured on video, leading to the arrest of Dan…
Hesperia, California – Brave rescuers risked their lives to save a German shepherd who was stranded on a cliff near a raging river in Hesperia. On Monday, a hiker discovered the dog high on the…
Ontario, California – For nearly a month, a young Doberman Pinscher named Loki has been held at the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire in Ontario. Despite his striking good looks, he has received…
Greenville, North Carolina – A 36-year-old Greenville woman is facing multiple felony counts of animal cruelty after a horrible discovery was made outside of at a residence on Elaina Drive. According to the Pitt County…
Toronto, Canada – The New Year began on a heartbreaking note for staff at the Toronto Zoo, who announced the tragic, accidental passing of a beloved giraffe named Kiko. According to a public post from the…
Dogs
Read MoreSampson County, North Carolina – Dozens of dogs perished this week in a tragic building fire at a dog breeding operation in Sampson County. According to sources, the fire took place at the Black Creek Kennels…
Mason County, West Virginia – The discovery of a dog, suffering in frigid temperatures and chained to a tree, unable to escape, led to charges against a West Virginia woman. According to sources, police arrested…
Greenville County, South Carolina – Five dogs have been found shot to death in Greenville County, South Carolina, prompting an investigation by the local authorities. On January 2, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office issued a…
Florida – Florida has officially launched its first statewide animal abuser database, marking a major step forward in protecting animals and holding offenders accountable. The searchable database, now live on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement…
Lane County, Oregon – An elderly woman’s dog is being hailed a hero after staying by the woman’s side when she fell in a wooded area of Lane County. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s…
Update 1/3/2026: Rescue plans are underway for Roxy! Her profile now reads, “Great news! – I am on hold for a 501(c)(3) rescue organization that plans to take me into their care.” San Bernardino, California…
Ocala, Florida – A Florida woman was booked into the Marion County Jail after abandoning her two dogs in an empty residence. According to sources, 36-year-old Stephanie Delcastillo moved out of her home on Southwest…
Cats
Read MoreAuburn, Washington – Late last week, someone abandoned 18 sick cats and kittens outside a door of the Auburn Valley Humane Society. According to the animal welfare agency, the ailing felines were left outside a…
Manhattan, NY – Recently, a beloved neighborhood cat lost his life when a woman encouraged her dogs to kill him. The cat, Freddy, was a beloved “bodega” cat who lived in Washington Heights until the…
Port St. Lucie, FL – A 23-year-old man in Port St. Lucie is accused of adopting kittens from shelters only to torture and kill them. The animal cruelty case against Alairic Alec Ramsbott is particularly…
Merced County, CA – A woman was arrested and is facing dozens of charges after the authorities in Merced County found dozens of cats crammed inside of a U-haul parked at a Taco Bell in…
Vancouver, WA – More than 50 cats and kittens are in need of homes after being rescued from an RV in Vancouver last week. A total of 53 cats and kittens were taken in by…
East Brookfield, MA – A Massachusetts animal shelter is struggling with a massive intake of cats and kittens from one home. On Tuesday, Second Chance Animal Services said: Our adoption center was already full—now we’ll have…
Boca Raton, FL – Four kittens are alive, despite being abandoned in a taped-up plastic litter box that was left in the sweltering 93-degree Florida heat. According to staff at Tri-County Animal Rescue League, the…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreCatalina 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…
Eatonville, WA – An orphaned cougar cub, rescued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in early March, has found a new home with Northwest Trek in Eatonville. When the five-month-old cub was first discovered,…
Daniel Island, SC – Residents of a Daniel Island community are mourning the death of an alligator known as Walter, who had lived in the area for 12 years. On Friday, Department of Natural Resources…
Mountain Park, GA – The discovery of a badly burned possum in the City of Mountain Park has prompted the offering of a reward. As reported by Fox 5 News, someone set the opossum on…
This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service urged social media followers to eat an “invasive pest” whose meat is described as “delicious.” The government agency posted the odd request to its Facebook page, writing:…
Altadena, CA – An Altadena homeowner who evacuated from their home because of the massive Eaton fire returned to a surprise visitor. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, a 525-pound bear was…
Tucson, AZ – The Arizona Game and Fish Department has opened an investigation into what appears to be deliberate poisoning on a popular Tucson trail. According to the agency, 14 coyotes, three javelinas, and a…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreBallinger, Texas – More than 70 animals, including 60+ dogs and puppies, have been rescued from a rural Texas home where they were living in squalor. Humane World for Animals, formerly Humane Society of the…
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Butte, Montana – A Montana man has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from him allegedly stomping a puppy to death. According to sources, 29-year-old Marquise Lee James Bullcoming killed the three-month-old Labrador retriever mix…
Bucks County, Pennsylvania – A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible for throwing a dog from a moving car in Buck County, Pennsylvania. The Bucks County SPCA…
Union County, South Carolina – In October 2025, two women were arrested and charged after a burned puppy was found outside a residence on Linersville Road. The Union County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jada Rogers and…
Long Island City, New York – A 68-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly dragging two dogs behind his car. The disturbing January 4 incident was captured on video, leading to the arrest of Dan…
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Read MoreFlorida – Florida has officially launched its first statewide animal abuser database, marking a major step forward in protecting animals and holding offenders accountable. The searchable database, now live on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement…
Eatonville, WA – An orphaned cougar cub, rescued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in early March, has found a new home with Northwest Trek in Eatonville. When the five-month-old cub was first discovered,…
Houston, Texas – On Saturday, a young dog was rescued from a dumpster where he was apparently abandoned. Residents of the Allen Parkway Village discovered the abandoned dog and reached out to Fur A Pawsitive…
Everett, WA – Earlier this month, a heartbreaking discovery was made at the end of a driveway in Snohomish. According to the Everett Animal Shelter, someone found an emaciated dog, wrapped in a hoodie, unresponsive…
Long Island, NY – On Monday, a devastating fire killed approximately 100 cats and Chris Arsenault, the owner/founder of the Happy Cat Sanctuary, who died while trying to save the cats trapped in the flames.…
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Update 1/3/2026: Rescue plans are underway for Roxy! Her profile now reads, “Great news! – I am on hold for a 501(c)(3) rescue organization that plans to take me into…
Ocala, Florida – A Florida woman was booked into the Marion County Jail after abandoning her two dogs in an empty residence. According to sources, 36-year-old Stephanie Delcastillo moved out…
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – On Christmas Day, a woman was arrested after witnesses told the authorities she had beaten a puppy and stuffed the pup into a suitcase before zipping it…
Detroit, Michigan – A Detroit dog owner is facing charges after two of his dogs were found frozen to death and another near death from neglect. According to sources, 39-year-old…
Mahoning County, Ohio – A senior dog has finally been adopted after spending the majority of his life at the Animal Charity of Ohio shelter. The nine-year-old dog, Onyx, was…
Woodburn, Oregon – A German shepherd named Bruno is alive and receiving care thanks to the efforts of deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office who saved him from his…
Grays Harbor County, Washington – Wildlife officials have reached out to the public help identify whoever shot and stabbed a cow elk, leaving her body covered with a camo netting…
Kerrville, Texas – In July, devastating floods ravaged the Kerr County community and in the midst of the disaster, a cat named Hazel vanished. Against all odds, after months passed,…
