Dogs & Puppies

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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.

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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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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.

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A Dog Was Left To Suffer While Its Owner Waited For Death

Severely malnourished pug Toby rescued after alleged animal cruelty highlights need for community reporting and veterinary care.

A Dog Was Left To Suffer While Its Owner Waited For Death

Severely malnourished pug Toby rescued after alleged animal cruelty highlights need for community reporting and veterinary care.

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Puppy Mill Breeders Keep Operating Through Dangerous Licensing Loopholes

Problem breeders can keep dogs moving through the commercial pipeline by shifting licenses, names, associates, or properties. The USDA has the authority to license and inspect commercial breeders, but loopholes...

Puppy Mill Breeders Keep Operating Through Dangerous Licensing Loopholes

Problem breeders can keep dogs moving through the commercial pipeline by shifting licenses, names, associates, or properties. The USDA has the authority to license and inspect commercial breeders, but loopholes...

Scared Dog and Cat Found in Bombed Ukraine Home

Scared Dog and Cat Found in Bombed Ukraine Home

Hungry, frightened, and surrounded by devastation, they had somehow held on.

Scared Dog and Cat Found in Bombed Ukraine Home

Hungry, frightened, and surrounded by devastation, they had somehow held on.