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Stray pitbull is found with heavy chain around his neck and inspires new abuse law

No animal should be kept in chains, especially not an innocent dog. But apparently some heartless person decided to put a giant heavy chain around a stray dog’s neck. It was a sight that broke ...

Man caught on camera trying to steal pitbull by lifting him by the collar over a fence

A dog owner had a scary experience when he looked out of his window and saw a man trying to steal his dog from his back yard. The man rushed out of his home in ...

Rescued pitbull-mix will have a home for Christmas after spending 500 days in animal shelter

There are few things that make me happier than stories of neglected or abused animals getting a second chance in life. For example, I only need to think of a dog’s life being changed for ...

Abused Pitbull brothers cling to each other for comfort waiting for someone to help them

Animal cruelty comes in many forms, for some it’s obvious that animals have suffered at the hands of violent owners but for others it’s more subtle. As animal owners we have a duty of care ...

Mama pitbull tied up and left to die, kept her puppies alive for 10 days waiting for help

© Gladwire Pitbull Lara was found abandoned outside the Greek port of Nafplion. Lara’s owner not only left the dog in the middle of nowhere, but she was also tied to a tree — without ...

Hiker finds dying pitbull up in mountain: Looks closer at its throat and is forced to act immediately

According to organisation Arizona Humane Society, Andi gave the dog some water. She realised immediately that the dog needed her help, that it was both hurt and exhausted. “Mom had him in her arms, and ...

Pitbull pulls away from owner and rushes towards kids in the park – the reason why breaks my heart

Stacie Rae English Hurley’s owner’s sister. She was so moved by what had happened that day, she took to Facebook to share her experience. Here’s what she posted: Facebook/LoveWhatMatters “My brother was walking his pit ...

The Osbournes adopt bulldog who was “severely burned” after being set on fire: “Still so full of love”

Many people know the Osbournes, the family of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, thanks to their reality show and many media projects. Recently, the family announced that they have a very special new addition to ...

Update: French bulldog abandoned at airport “doing well,” owner charged with animal cruelty

Earlier this month we shared a sad viral story about a French bulldog who was abandoned at an airport by its owner so she could get on a plane. Now, there has been an update ...

Pittie looks confused and heartbroken after being returned to shelter — now she’s looking for a new home

It’s the best day of any shelter dog’s life when they get adopted, but sadly sometimes it doesn’t work out and the dogs are returned yet again to the shelter. That was the case for ...