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2026-08-12 23:40:05

West Virginia Couple Charged After Child Found in Filth

West Virginia couple Dakota McIe and Ciarra Lacey face child neglect and animal cruelty charges after police found a child living amid feces, vomit, and rotting trash. Custody transferred to grandparent; dogs seized. read more

2026-07-10 19:00:38

Georgia officer charged with burning puppies alive

Georgia animal control officer Carlos Santillan allegedly placed four live puppies into an incinerator at Monroe County Animal Shelter. Arrested within six hours of a tip, he faces animal cruelty charges. The case will go to a grand jury. read more

2026-06-30 22:10:04

Mass Grave of 117 Dogs Found at No-Kill Shelter

California authorities found remains of 117 dogs, many with gunshot wounds, at a "no-kill" shelter. Over 700 of 900 dogs are unaccounted for. No arrests made yet in the fraud and animal cruelty investigation. read more

2026-06-29 08:40:11

117 dogs found dead at California shelter

California shelter investigation finds remains of 117 dogs, many with gunshot wounds. No charges filed yet as sheriff's office probes animal cruelty, fraud claims. Shelter founder defends "no-kill" policy amid horrific scene discovery. read more

2026-06-28 21:10:05

Over 100 dead dogs found at California no-kill shelter

Over 100 dead dogs with gunshot wounds unearthed at a California "no-kill" shelter, described as a "horrific scene." Investigators found 117 remains, 21 skulls, and hundreds of bones. No charges filed yet. read more

2026-06-26 14:30:08

California man charged with beating duckling to death

A 71-year-old California man allegedly beat a duckling to death with a recycling bin at a community pool, leaving another injured. He faces felony animal cruelty charges and up to seven years in jail. read more

2026-06-25 15:10:04

700 animals vanish from California rescue shelter

Over 700 animals vanished from a California rescue shelter, sparking an animal cruelty and fraud probe. Police found decomposed dogs, a horse, and suspect murder to boost intake and finances. The shelter remains open with monitoring. read more

2026-06-16 18:20:10

Florida man charged after partners dogs found dead

A Florida woman was mauled to death by neighbor’s pit bulls. Her partner was arrested for allegedly neglecting their dogs, which were found decomposing without food, water, or air conditioning. read more

2026-06-01 14:50:03

Abandoned dog chases owners car after Ohio dumping

Surveillance footage shows a dog abandoned by its owner behind an Ohio skating rink, desperately chasing the car as it drives away. The frightened animal remains uncaptured, too scared to approach staff seeking to help. read more

2026-05-25 00:40:03

Bay Area shelters cut ties after dogs found shot

Bay Area shelters cut ties with Miranda's Rescue after eight dogs transferred for adoption were found shot and buried on its property. No charges filed yet, but an investigation into alleged animal cruelty and fraud continues. read more

2026-05-04 22:40:08

Florida woman charged for running over 11 ducklings

A Florida woman, Beverly Sasberry, 64, faces 11 felony charges for intentionally running over and killing 11 ducklings because they defecated in her yard. She told a neighbor she would "do it again," police said. read more

2026-03-24 14:40:11

Puppy Abandoned at Airport Sparks Outrage, Rescue

A Texas man was arrested for animal cruelty after abandoning his Labrador puppy at Pittsburgh International Airport. He falsely claimed an Uber driver ditched the dog. The rescued puppy is now in foster care following the police investigation. read more

2026-03-11 17:10:14

Canadian Tourist Charged After Alleged Flamingo Theft

A Canadian tourist in Las Vegas was arrested after drunkenly stealing a flamingo from a hotel enclosure, injuring the bird and others. He faces animal cruelty charges and must remain in the city, avoiding the Strip, while awaiting trial. read more

2026-03-05 20:40:08

Tourist Charged After Alleged Flamingo Kidnapping, Torture

A Las Vegas tourist faces felony animal cruelty charges after allegedly kidnapping a flamingo from a resort, injuring it, and taking it to his hotel room. Surveillance footage and photos captured the incident, which the hotel described as deeply distressing. read more

2026-02-25 15:50:09

Man Jailed for Feeding Hawk Alcohol in Viral Video

A Los Angeles man was jailed for 45 days after a viral video showed him feeding alcohol to a juvenile Cooper's hawk. Cesar Gustavo Diaz pleaded no contest to misdemeanor animal cruelty, receiving probation and a five-year animal possession ban. read more

2026-02-23 22:10:08

Man Charged for Sex Act with Dead Deer

A Kentucky man covered in fur was arrested for having sex with a dead deer. Allen Osborne, 32, faces felony animal sex crime charges after a driver reported him. He pleaded not guilty. read more

2025-03-24 14:50:41

Woman Faces Charges After Mother with Dementia Dies in Dog Mauling

A Colorado woman, Jessica Hoff, was charged after her 76-year-old mother with dementia was found mauled by over two dozen dogs in their home. Hoff faces criminal charges of elder and animal neglect, with the animals found in unsanitary conditions. read more

2025-03-18 11:50:38

Woman arrested for 22 dead cats, 14 in freezer cruelty

A 71-year-old Louisiana woman, Sheri Hite, was arrested for animal cruelty after police found 22 dead cats in her home, with 14 stuffed in a freezer. Hite is currently in jail facing 23 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. read more

2025-03-17 15:40:46

Man arrested for hanging two dogs from tree in Florida

Salomon Cruz-Perez, 40, from Fort Pierce, Florida, is facing charges of aggravated animal cruelty after his two dogs were found hanging from a tree, bound by ropes, chains, and cables. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office discovered the scene and arrested Cruz-Perez. read more

2025-03-06 13:20:40

French Couple Jailed for Drunkenly Beheading Dog to 'Avenge Cat'

A couple in France was sentenced to jail for beheading their dog with a chainsaw while drunk, claiming it was to avenge their cat. They had been heavily drinking when they killed their Argentinian mastiff in a horrific assault. read more

2025-02-17 17:20:03

Las Vegas Woman Admits to 153 Counts of Animal Abuse

Las Vegas woman admits to 150 videos of sexually abusing her dog, using peanut butter in some. Brennah Montgomery faces charges and potential jail time, registering as a sex offender. Investigation stemmed from a tip on sharing illicit content involving minors. read more

2025-02-03 14:20:03

Georgia man sentenced to 475 years for running dogfighting ring

Vincent Lemark Burrell, 57, sentenced to 475 years for running an underground dogfighting ring with 100 malnourished pitbulls in Georgia. Authorities found dogs in appalling conditions, with pitbulls tied, emaciated, and forcibly had their teeth removed. read more

2025-01-29 16:30:04

"Factory Farming: Animal Cruelty and Worker Exploitation Exposed"

Corporate agriculture is under scrutiny for animal mistreatment. Bird flu outbreak led to euthanizing 100,000 ducks, with potential to mutate for rapid spread. Factory farming's crowded conditions create ideal virus environments. Pushback from activists like Earl Blumenauer, but lobbying and slow regulation hinder progress. Trump's administration could impact with new FDA inspections, but uncertainty remains. read more

2025-01-24 17:10:05

Texas Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charge for Beating Puppy

Havanna Miller, 23, was caught on video beating a defenseless three-month-old puppy in San Antonio, Texas. She was released on bail but faces ten years in prison for animal cruelty. An online petition demanding maximum sentencing has garnered support. read more

2025-01-23 20:20:03

California Woman Arrested for Neglect Leading to Death of 27 Horses

A woman in California was arrested for neglect after 27 horses were found dead on multiple properties. Malnourished horses without food or water were rescued, while some had to be euthanized. The woman faces multiple charges and is in custody. read more

2025-01-01 01:10:03

Teen charged with killing classmate's show goat at Texas school

A 17-year-old Texas teen is accused of fatally poisoning her classmate's show goat on October 23, saying she doesn't like cheaters. The teen was charged with cruelty to livestock, a state jail felony that could lead to up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. read more

2024-12-30 23:40:04

Teen Charged with Animal Cruelty for Poisoning Rival's Show Goat

A Texas teenager, Aubrey Vanlandingham, is accused of using pesticide to kill a rival's show goat at Vista Ridge High School. Vanlandingham confessed to force-feeding the poison, leading to the goat's death. read more

2024-12-16 20:10:05

Emaciated Bulldog Abandoned in Garbage Bag Prompts Outrage Online

A bulldog was heartbreakingly found taped inside a garbage bag and abandoned near a railroad viaduct in Des Moines, Iowa. Police are seeking help to identify the dog and locate those responsible for the cruel act. read more

2024-11-21 00:40:04

Woman Arrested for Torturing Dogs to Death, Documenting in Journal

Brook Scalero, a woman in Arizona, allegedly tortured and documented the deaths of at least three dogs, Pepe, Griffin, and Gus, in a personal journal. She was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after admitting to her involvement. read more

2024-11-14 20:10:04

Man Charged with Animal Cruelty for Stoning Great Egret

A 36-year-old California man, Jeremy Jansen, was arrested and charged for stoning a Great Egret to death at Lake Gregory Regional Park. The incident was captured on video by a witness, sparking shock and anger. Jansen faces charges of animal cruelty and killing a non-game bird. read more

2024-11-01 20:10:09

Man arrested in Mississippi for sex with pregnant dog.

A 31-year-old man in Mississippi, Timothy Sanders, was arrested for allegedly having sex with his cousin's pregnant dog. Sanders faces charges of animal cruelty and unnatural intercourse and was denied bond by a judge. read more

2024-10-24 19:10:09

Florida Man Arrested for Shooting Dog in Anger Over Power

A 72-year-old man in Florida, John Burgos, shot and killed his dog in frustration after his power was not restored following Hurricane Milton. The man, who was allegedly drunk, began shooting inside his home before the incident occurred, leading to his arrest. read more

2024-10-16 00:20:04

Florida man charged with animal cruelty for leaving dog during hurricane

Giovanny Aldama Garcia, 23, was charged with aggravated animal cruelty for leaving a dog tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton in Florida. The dog, now named Trooper, was rescued and Garcia faces up to five years in prison. read more

2024-10-15 16:40:04

"NRA CEO's Dark Past Revealed: Involvement in Animal Cruelty"

Doug Hamlin, the current CEO of the NRA, was part of a fraternity at the University of Michigan that gruesomely killed a cat known as "BK" in 1979. Hamlin and others faced charges of animal cruelty, leading to their expulsion but later having the charges expunged. read more

2024-10-14 11:10:07

NRA CEO's Involvement in 1979 Fraternity Cat Killing Surfaces

Doug Hamlin, current NRA chief, faced animal cruelty charges in 1980 over the gruesome killing of a fraternity cat named BK, involving mutilation and burning. Despite expunged charges, backlash for his past actions continues. read more

2024-09-29 10:40:04

Man Pleads Guilty to Throwing Chicken into Alligator Pond

An Australian park guest, Peter Smith, pled guilty to throwing a chicken named Betty White into an alligator pond, leading to the chicken's immediate death. Smith faces up to two years in prison for aggravated animal cruelty. read more

2024-09-10 22:40:07

Man arrested for throwing Chihuahua off balcony, dog expected to recover

Florida man Dalton Chad Sousa, 30, was arrested for throwing a Chihuahua off a balcony, causing injuries to the dog. A similar incident in 2022 led to a woman being sentenced for throwing a pet pug off a balcony. read more

2024-09-05 15:40:07

Man arrested for killing 80 animals in California shooting spree

Vicente Joseph Arroyo, 39, from Salinas, was arrested for killing 80 animals in a three-hour shooting spree at a California farm. The animals included miniature horses, goats, rabbits, and more. Arroyo faces charges for cruelty to animals and unlawful weapon possession. read more

2024-07-31 23:40:04

$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on Puppy Burning Incident

A $5,000 reward is being offered by the Humane Society of the United States after 13 puppies were intentionally burned to death in Kentucky. The puppies, only eight days old, were discovered at an intersection, with seven dying at the scene and the rest succumbing to injuries at a vet's office. read more