Dog living in storm drain for 6 months; warns against GoFundMe campaign to use a dart
Grand Prairie, TX – A female German shepherd has been living in a storm drain for six months, according to what neighbors told WFAA. The dog is…
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Animal advocates to be first to appear in court under Desmond’s Law giving animals a ‘legal voice’
Jessica Rubin, a law professor at the University of Connecticut, and Taylor Hansen, a law student, are taking advantage of Desmond’s Law in connection with…
Suspect in dog-beating case runs away from animal control officers like a coward
Fresno, Calif. – A witness captured a man on video beating and dragging his dog – now known as Jack – last Wednesday, according to…
Authorities investigate suspect for dragging dog to death behind truck
Slidell, La. – The person suspected of dragging a dog to death behind his truck and then leaving her body at a gas station has been…
What does a dumped dog with a nervous smile look like? This.
A family pet, named Diva, was dumped by her humans at the Lancaster Animal Control in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 25. As an owner-surrender, she became…
Sheriff’s Office issues warning of hotdogs, beef sticks stuffed with Ibuprofen
Scott County, Minn. – The Scott County Sheriff’s Office posted a warning yesterday that pieces of hot dogs and beef sticks with Ibuprofen inside of them were found strewn about…
Update on the ‘odd couple’ at Dallas shelter
Since these best buds were found as strays in Dallas and housed at the Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center, they’ve been inseparable. (For original story, click here.) While…
Animal rescuer and future vet killed trying to stop boyfriend from suicide
A 22-year-old animal rescuer from Alaska was killed while trying to stop her boyfriend of six years, Victor Sibson, from shooting himself in the head, according…
The ‘odd couple’ at Dallas shelter finds their way back home
Dallas, Tex. – An unlikely duo were found as strays in Dallas last Thursday. They were inseparable then; they were inseparable while housed at the Dallas Animal…
Man shoots neighbor’s beloved pet from second-story window with 2 little girls nearby
Mr. Vernon, OH – A man shot and killed a neighbor’s family dog near the slain dog’s owner’s two young daughters on Sunday, May 14. Jenny Hall, the…