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Read MoreSummerville, SC – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of five people who are believed to be involved with killing 13 cats in Summerville. Following an investigation conducted by the BCSO Animal…
Update: Elizabeth Pollard’s body was later recovered from the sinkhole. Her cat has not been found. Rest in peace. Marguerite, PA – A desperate search is underway for a 64-year-old woman who vanished while looking…
Canton, OH – A judge, who said he was disgusted by a shocking animal cruelty crime, sentenced Allexis Ferrell to jail time for killing and eating a cat in August. On Monday, Ferrell pleaded guilty…
Philadelphia, PA – A dog in Philadelphia is alive, despite being shot at close range in his head. The dog, dubbed Maverick, was found by a good Samaritan on November 20. According to the Pennsylvania…
Palm Desert, CA – A beloved Amur Leopard at the Living Desert Zoo passed away at the remarkable age of 21, making her among the oldest of her species in the world. According to the zoo,…
Philadelpha, PA – An adorable dog named Cheesecake narrowly escaped a life of unimaginable suffering when he was rescued from a dogfighting operation. Cheesecake was just a young puppy when he was saved, but nobody…
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Read MoreNorth Carolina – The National Park Service (NPS) is hoping the public can assist in the effort to locate a missing man and his dog. According to the NPS, Chris Palmer, 39, and his German…
San Diego, CA – Last week, a dog who has been waiting for a home for two very long years was treated to a wonderful birthday party by staff with the San Diego Humane Society.…
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…
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Read MorePoulsbo, Washington – In the early morning hours of January 16, a fire broke out at a Poulsbo home, killing dozens of dogs and cats. According to Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue, the blaze was…
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Read MoreBoundary 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…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreFort Lauderdale, Florida – The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is seeking information about an aggravated animal cruelty case that occurred on January 18, at 311 SW 8th Avenue. According to a release from the authorities,…
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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…
Morrisville Borough, PA – Six young dogs were rescued after someone left them at the Morrisville dog park with a note explaining why they were homeless. According to the Morrisville Borough Police Department the dogs…
San Antonio, TX – A suspected dog killer turned a gun on himself when police arrived to his residence with a search warrant. According to sources, police were investigating the dog shootings and evidence led…
Oxford, Mississippi – A man has been arrested following a grim discovery at a residence in Oxford. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, Terry E. Pegues, 47, is facing 10 counts of animal cruelty after…
Lake Bay, WA – Pierce County authorities seized 68 dogs and puppies from an alleged dog breeder in Lake Bay. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, many of them were sick with parvovirus and…
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Burke County, NC – For weeks, a North Carolina animal shelter pleaded for a loving home for a special needs kitten who kept being overlooked by potential adopters. The Friends…
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada – A tabby cat who was living on the streets in Fredericton for the last few months was captured by good Samaritans and taken to the…
Sheridan, CO – An entire litter of puppies had to be euthanized after one puppy tested positive for rabies. According to sources, the puppies were available for adoption at an…
San Bernardino, CA – On August 3, a stunning German shepherd was surrendered with her best friend. The dogs were kenneled at the San Bernardino City Animal Control, and one…
Riverside County, CA – A Coachella man is facing felony charges after strangling a puppy, slamming the pup to the ground, and then hurling him into a wrought-iron fence. The…
Tacoma, WA – Over the weekend, the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium bid adieu to a beloved elephant named Suki. The elderly elephant, Suki, was nearly 60 years of age…
Nunavut territory, Canada – On August 9, the Nasittuq Corporation issued a release about the death of an employee who was attacked by two polar bears on August 8. According…
Update! Safe with Paws Pet Adoption of Plainview Midland, TX – Bonded senior friends are at risk of losing their lives after winding up at an animal shelter following the…
