Animals

A person carries a dark-colored dog near an animal control truck while another person stands nearby holding a cable or leash.

Deputies Arrest Man After Dog Found With Chain Embedded In Neck

Palatka man faces aggravated animal cruelty charges after five neglected dogs found, one needing emergency surgery.

Deputies Arrest Man After Dog Found With Chain Embedded In Neck

Palatka man faces aggravated animal cruelty charges after five neglected dogs found, one needing emergency surgery.

Close-up of a snarling dog with bared teeth and foamy saliva around its mouth against a dark background.

Thirteen Defendants Sentenced In Massive Dog Fighting Ring, Over 100 Dogs Rescued

Somber sentencing dismantled an Indianapolis dog fighting ring linked to drug trafficking, rescuing over 100 dogs.

Thirteen Defendants Sentenced In Massive Dog Fighting Ring, Over 100 Dogs Rescued

Somber sentencing dismantled an Indianapolis dog fighting ring linked to drug trafficking, rescuing over 100 dogs.

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3 Arrested After Animal Cruelty Investigation Reveals 29 Dead Dogs, 24 More Starving

29 dogs found dead and 24 starving in Lee County animal cruelty case; three people arrested.

3 Arrested After Animal Cruelty Investigation Reveals 29 Dead Dogs, 24 More Starving

29 dogs found dead and 24 starving in Lee County animal cruelty case; three people arrested.

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Woman Arrested After Two Dogs Die From Starvation

Somber Marion County animal abandonment case leaves two dogs dead and one surviving with serious health issues.

Woman Arrested After Two Dogs Die From Starvation

Somber Marion County animal abandonment case leaves two dogs dead and one surviving with serious health issues.

Close-up of several dogs pressed together behind rusty wire fencing, their faces crowded against the bars.

Woman Banned From Owning Animals After Cruelty Conviction

Somber Bertie County animal cruelty and abandonment conviction highlights consequences of neglect and the importance of timely intervention.

Woman Banned From Owning Animals After Cruelty Conviction

Somber Bertie County animal cruelty and abandonment conviction highlights consequences of neglect and the importance of timely intervention.

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Former Shelter Worker Found Guilty In Animal Abuse Trial

Verdict in Calhoun County animal abuse trial highlights accountability for shelter cruelty and need for stronger oversight.

Former Shelter Worker Found Guilty In Animal Abuse Trial

Verdict in Calhoun County animal abuse trial highlights accountability for shelter cruelty and need for stronger oversight.