Houston man who choked and beat dog sentenced to prison
In Houston, Texas a man with a history of violence was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday for choking and hitting a dog. Michael Wayne Johnson, 48, was arrested in October after witnesses saw him abusing a small dog.
‘Floored and heartbroken’ Roxy needs a chance to be loved even for a little while
At the Riverside County Animal Shelter in California, Roxy’s advocate is “floored, heartbroken and frustrated.” No one has offered to help the senior Boxer mix, even though she is the “quintessential shelter pup – broken but incredibly beautiful.”
Dying dog rescued from ditch shows strong will to live
A dying dog, rescued from a ditch in South Carolina, is showing a remarkably strong will to live. On Tuesday, the Charleston Animal Society introduced Facebook followers to Jack:
Ohio SPCA wants felony animal cruelty charges against dog owner
The Ohio SPCA is pushing for felony charges against a Spencerville dog owner after he allegedly starved the dog to death. According to the non-profit animal welfare organization, the black Labrador retriever was removed from his owner on July 3, rushed to a veterinary hospital and almost two weeks later, had to be humanely euthanized.
After weeks of being overlooked, senior dog is becoming sad and stressed
After many weeks of being overlooked at a loud and busy animal control agency, a senior dog named Oden has become kennel stressed. This week, the Saving Riverside Shelter Dogs Facebook page wrote:
Bill to prohibit VA from using dogs for barbaric medical research advances
Proposed legislation from the House appropriators, advancing a Department of Veterans Affairs funding bill which will prohibit the department from using dogs for barbaric medical research, moves on to the House of Representatives next week.
Dog walks 60 miles back to her old home
In a real life version of Homeward Bound, a four-year-old dog walked nearly 60 miles back to her old home in Lawson, Missouri. Cleo, a yellow Labrador retriever, disappeared from her home in Olathe, Kansas, and turned up on the front porch of her old home in Lawson a week later.
84 malnourished, emaciated and matted dogs rescued from horrible puppy mill
The Oklahoma Alliance for Animals, along with the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office and the assistance of the Tulsa SPCA, rescued 84 malnourished, emaciated and matted dogs living in horrible conditions at an alleged puppy mill on Friday.
Find Fisher: Family devastated after Boston terrier went missing
A two-year-old friendly and very affectionate Boston terrier named Fisher has been missing for two weeks, and his family is devastated. During the July 4 holiday weekend, the family of Elissa DeMaria Battista arrived in Ocean City, Maryland to enjoy a relaxing week at the beach.
Heartbreaking: Lonely pup curls up on couch hugging his owner’s shoe
In a heartbreaking video showing how lonely our pets can get when we are not able to be at home, a Reddit user shared a home surveillance video of his dog who can be seen carrying his owner’s shoe and taking it over to the sofa and cuddling up with it.
‘My heart is already broken’ Orlando Bloom needs help finding his dog
Orlando Bloom’s “heart is already broken” since his dog has been missing. The actor is asking the public for help finding his beloved pooch named Mighty.
Neglected victim of hoarding case had been left in a crate to suffer
Tabitha is a victim; she was rescued from a hoarding case in Louisiana this week by Rescue Dogs Rock NYC. Her photo has made everyone sad, angry, depressed and at times hopeless. Who would treat any dog like this?
Dog put down in South Carolina may have contracted Covid-19 from owner
A dog in South Carolina may have contracted Covid-19 from its owner, reports Fox News. In July, the eight-to-nine-year-old shepherd mix was tested for the virus after one a veterinarian learned that one of his owners had tested positive for the virus.
Ten neglected puppies abandoned on side of road in 100+ heat
Ten neglected puppies were discovered on Thursday in Alabama on the side of a road where temperatures exceeded 100+ degrees. They were all very sick and needed immediate rescue and veterinary care.
Mother dog and puppies’ mouths glued shut in cruel act
In Sunbright, Tennessee, a mother dog and her puppies’ mouths were glued shut in a cruel act. The dogs were discovered over the July 4th weekend – their owner had been in the hospital.
Desperately sad senior shepherd at risk at busy animal control
German shepherds are known for their deep loyalty and devotion to their families – imagine the heartache of a senior dog who finds herself away from everyone and everything she has ever known.
Pepsi, the shelter dog who nobody wants
Meet Pepsi, the shelter dog who nobody wants. Pepsi has waited over 520 days for someone to choose him, but nobody seems to be interested.
Reward offered for case involving death of 19 hunting dogs
A reward is being offered for a case of suspected animal cruelty involving the death of 19 hunting dogs in North Carolina. This week, the Albemarle Houndsmen Association stated…
Update on puppy found with hook embedded into her neck
An abandoned puppy in St. Louis, Missouri, was found late last week, chained to a fire hydrant which was connected to a clip that was pierced through the skin of her neck.
14-year-old husky surrendered to shelter because she was too old
Madonna is a 14-year-old Siberian husky who was left at the Harris County Pets Animal Shelter in July. She was left behind because “she was old” and that last car trip for Madonna must have truly broken her heart.
‘Very affectionate, good boy’ waits for someone to notice him at busy shelter
A senior dog, described as a “very affectionate, good boy,” continues to wait for someone to take notice of him at a busy California animal control agency. The 10-year-old dog, named Judo, has been at the Los Angeles County Animal Control (Carson facility) since May 27.
Young shepherd overwhelmed by animal shelter environment
A young German shepherd is so overwhelmed at a Pasadena animal shelter that he hides beneath his bed trying to escape. On Thursday, the Pasadena (Texas) Animal Shelter posted a photo of the terrified dog and explained…
Abandoned Lab waited for days at Home Depot for her owner
In the San Bernardino area of California, a yellow Labrador retriever waited for three days at Home Depot for her owner to return. She was probably used for breeding; her milk had dried up long ago.
Handsome shepherd waits to be saved after being confiscated from home
A handsome German shepherd, in the prime of his life at four years of age, waits to be saved after being confiscated from his home. The dog, named Thunder, has had a rough time in his short life – according to the Save SBC Shelter Pups Facebook page, this is his third time at the San Bernardino City Animal Control since 2019.