Animals

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Maine’s First Comfort Dog Died Inside A State Vehicle That Stopped Running

Somber reminder: Baxter's death highlights hot car dangers and accountability for comfort dog handlers.

Maine’s First Comfort Dog Died Inside A State Vehicle That Stopped Running

Somber reminder: Baxter's death highlights hot car dangers and accountability for comfort dog handlers.

Big Cats Still Face Exploitation Through Public Contact Loopholes

Big Cats Still Face Exploitation Through Public Contact Loopholes

Big cat cubs may look harmless in photos, but public-contact encounters can hide a larger problem. These animals are often handled for profit during a short window when they are...

Big Cats Still Face Exploitation Through Public Contact Loopholes

Big cat cubs may look harmless in photos, but public-contact encounters can hide a larger problem. These animals are often handled for profit during a short window when they are...

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Man Allegedly Planned To Eat His Own Dog After He Tortured And Killed It

Tennessee arrest highlights alleged aggravated cruelty to animals and urges communities to report suspected abuse promptly.

Man Allegedly Planned To Eat His Own Dog After He Tortured And Killed It

Tennessee arrest highlights alleged aggravated cruelty to animals and urges communities to report suspected abuse promptly.

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Roadside Zoo Owner Indicted On Animal Cruelty Charges

Natural Bridge Zoo indictments raise serious questions about animal cruelty and record forgery after the 2023 raid

Roadside Zoo Owner Indicted On Animal Cruelty Charges

Natural Bridge Zoo indictments raise serious questions about animal cruelty and record forgery after the 2023 raid

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Dog Was Shot And Blinded Before A Suspect Was Charged

Henry County animal cruelty case leaves family poodle Bella permanently blind and facing legal action against the alleged shooter.

Dog Was Shot And Blinded Before A Suspect Was Charged

Henry County animal cruelty case leaves family poodle Bella permanently blind and facing legal action against the alleged shooter.

Person reading a book while gently petting a black-and-white cat inside an animal shelter.

Volunteers Sit Beside Shelter Pets During Fireworks

Reading to shelter pets during fireworks offers calm comfort and boosts adoption potential.

Volunteers Sit Beside Shelter Pets During Fireworks

Reading to shelter pets during fireworks offers calm comfort and boosts adoption potential.