An ex-animal groomer in Georgia is standing trial for allegedly battering two dogs that were in her care—causing the injuries that led to their deaths. The former owner of Paw’sh Paws, Michelle Louise Root is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals for allegedly battering a dog named Little Boy in March 2016 and another canine, Meko, …
An Oregon man said he’s keeping the 5-week-old kitten he reportedly found glued to a busy road last week. Speaking with the Salem Statesman Journal, Chuck Hawley said he discovered the feline on Silverton Road NE while driving to his job at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Hawley recalled seeing a black figure in the street …
The president of a Wyoming animal shelter was suspended for 60 days for his controversial decision to pepper spray a pit bull puppy a day before it was euthanized. The Board of Directors made their decision during an emergency meeting Monday and Bob Fecht’s unpaid suspension will go into effect on Friday. In a statement …
A Wyoming animal shelter is at the center of controversy after staff reportedly pepper sprayed a pit bull puppy a day before they euthanized him. The incident reportedly involved an 8-month-old, 70-pound pit bull named Tanner housed at Cheyenne Animal Shelter. According to WLS, the dog bit shelter volunteer Marissa Cox several times on her …
A Massachusetts man is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly burying his girlfriend’s 17-year-old dog—who was later euthanized following the traumatic ordeal. WHDH reported that Kaylee Belanger called police Sunday afternoon after she found the Shih Tzu buried under a rock and dirt behind Richard Piquard’s Whitinsville home. Northbridge Police Chief Walter Warchol told the station that Piquard initially …
Authorities in Ohio are investigating after a German shepherd mix registered in a program that matches inmates with dogs was reportedly found dead in a jail cell late last month. In a Facebook post, Joseph’s Legacy announced the death of one of its dogs, Evie, and said they would no longer participate in the rehabilitation program …
A man is facing criminal charges for allegedly severely beating a dog on a highway off-ramp near Toronto Monday night. According to Global News, Durham Regional Police said they responded to Highway 401 ramp in Bowmanville following reports that a man was assaulting a golden retriever on the side of the road. Police said bystanders attempted to …
A Florida high school teacher was placed on administrative leave Tuesday amid accusations that he drowned at least two raccoons during class. Officials said Forest High School agriculture teacher Dewie Brewton was removed from class “pending the outcome of a district investigation,” according to the Ocala Star-Banner. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they’re investigating …
A Medford, New Jersey, man who started a GoFundMe for his German Shepherd’s veterinary bills is accused of causing the injuries that ultimately led to the puppy’s death. According to NJ.com, Reid M. Herjo, 24, is accused of collecting more than $14,000 for his dog Atlas’ recovery from a hit-and-run ATV accident when he actually had beat …
A Virginia man who hid his girlfriend’s dead body in the woods and killed her two cats last year was sentenced this week. Dayshaun Keith Kent, 23, received the maximum sentence of 15 years with five years suspended after pleading guilty to improper disposal of a body and two counts of felony animal cruelty with …
Michelle Knight, the woman held captive for 11 years by Ariel Castro, has recently revealed that she’s married. According to TMZ, Knight, who now goes by Lily Rose, made the revelation during an appearance on Dr. Phil that’s scheduled to air on April 24. Knight explains that she’s been married to a man named Miguel …
Authorities reportedly discovered 11 puppies and one dog dead in a freezer at a Canton, Texas, puppy mill—the same place they also seized 60 dogs. The Dallas Morning News reported that members of the SPCA of Texas, along with Van Zandt County deputies and constables, found many of the dogs stored in feces-filled crates without food …
