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Read MoreGreece, NY – One month after being struck by a crossbow during a walk with his owner, a dog named Bogart passed away. Bogart was not far from home when he was hit by the…
San Bernardino, CA – On August 4, a German shepherd pup named Chief was adopted at a free adoption event for the City of San Bernardino Animal Services facility. One day later, Chief was returned to…
Coeur d’Alene, ID – After a family’s dog died from heat exhaustion at an Idaho boarding facility, the business was shut down and its license was revoked. According to sources, some employees with Faithful K9…
Palmhurst, TX – A curious cat got into a bad situation after poking his (or her, we aren’t sure!) head into a jar. Thankfully a good Samaritan saw the cat and reached out to the…
Tulsa, OK – The Tulsa Fire Department recently released a video about a lithium-ion battery that sparked a house fire, with the hopes that it will help prevent a tragedy in the future. According to…
Update: Adopted (for a second time) at the shelter’s free adoption event on Aug. 10, 2024. San Bernardino, CA – A German shepherd, described as “nothing short of perfect” is at risk of being euthanized…
Dogs
Read MoreFort Lauderdale, FL – It was a big week for a German shepherd named Bella who was rescued from a canal and then reunited with a family she had not seen in five years. On…
Recently, a police officer discovered a bedraggled, old dog wandering in Richardson, Texas. The officer picked up the stray pooch and got him to the Richardson Animal Shelter where staff went to work to…
A doctor, convicted of multiple counts of felony torture of an animal, will be sentenced next week in Dearborn County, Indiana. 58-year-old Joseph Stubbers III was convicted of the animal cruelty charges in July; the…
The following is an editorial written by Penny Eims many years ago. If I close my eyes, will it go away? Gassing chamber use in parts of the United States to kill cats and dogs…
On September 4, people exploring caves in Indiana’s Dewey Hickman Nature Preserve, made a shocking discovery. Deep in the pit of a 30-foot cave was an emaciated dog. The dog, dubbed Dewey, was rescued thanks…
A terrified dog, tethered to a chain and trapped beneath a collapsed shed, was rescued on September 1. The Louisiana SPCA posted photos of the trapped dog, and recounted the situation, and rescue effort. The…
On August 24, deputies in Douglas County, Georgia, saved two exhausted dogs who were stuck in a swimming pool. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office shared video of the rescue effort with Facebook followers on September…
Cats
Read MoreManatee 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 MoreLong 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…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreOnline groups dedicated to the torture and starvation of cats are spreading across the globe. As reported by the BBC, the torture groups started in China and they are now active around the world, including…
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Read MoreSan Francisco, CA – This week, tributes have been pouring in for a beloved Flemish giant bunny who passed away from cancer treatment. The therapy bunny, Alex the Great, was rescued from a meat farm…
New Bern, NC – Someone abandoned a caged puppy without food or water – just a note saying, ‘please take me.” A good Samaritan found the caged pup on Monday near an overpass by a…
France – Animal lovers worried about the fate of late actor Alain Delon’s dog, Loubo, can rest easy. The French actor requested that his Belgian Malinois be euthanized and buried with him, but widespread outcry…
Update 8/20/2024 5:45 p.m. – The victim’s car and one deceased dog have been found. One dog was reunited with its owner and the other dogs, and the suspect, are still missing. Seattle, WA -…
Cape Coral, FL – On August 15, a frail, dehydrated dog named Molly was euthanized because her condition was so poor that she could not be saved. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, her…
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Lehigh County, PA – The Pennsylvania Game Commission has issued an alert to dog owners and hikers after a disturbing discovery was made near the George W. Outerbridge shelter on…
Saint Louis, MO – On Sunday, the Saint Louis Zoo announced the death of a beloved Gorilla who died in his sleep. According to the zoo, 26-year-old Little Joe died…
North Bend, WA – The elusive zebra who eluded capture in Washington for nearly six days has finally been caught. The runaway mare (originally reported to be a stallion) was…
Maricopa County, AZ – The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has announced the unexpected passing of a treasured K9 named Kimbo. According to a release from the agency, Kimbo, a four-year-old…
Freeport, FL – A man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge for allegedly drowning a caged cat in a Freeport park pond. As reported by Fox 35 news, Britton…
Update 5/3/2024: UPDATE-Ruby has a rescue and will be leaving this weekend.Thank You to everyone for helping us to save Ruby! Scott, Louisiana – Ruby, the dog who has been…
North Bend, WA – Washingtonians are having a field day making memes and funny photoshops with the missing zebra that escaped from a trailer last weekend, but there are concerns…
Fresno, CA – Surveillance video captured the heartbreaking moment a car stopped and abandoned a black German shepherd puppy outside a mobile home park in Fresno. The moments that follow…