Dogs

Animal abusers could get up to five years in jail under proposed new law

The new law, being proposed, would be considered in cases of dog fighting, abuse of puppies and kittens, or gross neglect of farm animals. The proposal will raise the maximum jail term from six months and ...

Woman sneaks into a house to save a dog in distress, then a car pulls up

The woman sees a car Thinking that nobody lived in the house the woman decided to climb over the dividing wall and find out what was making such a stange noise, according to Paw my Gosh. ...

Abused dog is put on death row, then rescuers see his sad eyes and make a heartbreaking decision

When Houston Street Dogs decided to save the life of abused dog Rudy, they had no idea of his history. All they knew was that if they didn’t try, he would be put down, never ...

Driver spots garbage bag moving at the side of the road, stops and alerts police

Animal cruelty investigators from Harris County in Houston were called to the upsetting find at the side of the street. The starving cold pups were in a garbage bag and had been left for dead. ...

Deaf dog is surprised by her army dad returning home from his training mission

Being apart was difficult for them both but Noelle’s owner was lucky to have a friend who could watch her while he was away. That friend volunteers at pet adoption events every weekend, so she ...

7th grader gets photobombed by a snake in her back-to-school photo

There, right next to her, stretched out along the tree trunk was a snake looking straight at her. Well 7th grade here she comes. Appears a friend wanted to go with her. Lucky for brooke ...

Woman records herself putting her dog in dryer, now police are investigating for animal cruelty

The young woman, reportedly from Lewisville, Texas, streamed the now-deleted video on her Instagram, but it was spread online after someone captured and shared the footage on Twitter. The video is bizarre and distressing. Recording ...

Delaware becomes America’s first ‘no-kill’ state for animal shelters

According to the ASPCA, about 6.5 animals are brought to shelters every year—and 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized. Many shelters have limited space and resources, and have to put down pets at a certain ...

This rescue dog has such a unique look that people can’t believe it’s real

Recently, a woman named Charice Fca Cha, from Thailand, adopted a two-year-old dog named Lucky. It’s easy to see why he may have stood out to his new owner: Hi guys! I’m Lucky, say hi from ...

Dog groomer kicked poor dog till its ribs broke – remains jail-free

Two years ago, a horrible event took place at Creature Comfort Veterinary Clinic, Iowa. Lucas Van Orden, the son of the clinic’s practice manager, kicked Jasper, a canine residing at the clinic during a grooming ...