Animal cruelty

The Greenville Police Department called the officer a "real life hero" for wading into the rising floodwater to save the pit bull.

Black bears are protected by state law in Alabama due to low numbers, with the population considered one of the country's smallest.

The dog's owner told investigators that his pet was getting "too old and sick," so he beat and stabbed her, authorities said.

"They certainly seem to be best buds," a volunteer told Newsweek. "They love to be together, but spend most of their time napping and laying around the house."

The dog, a husky named Bear, suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the spine, the local sheriff's office said.

"I have not seen this amount of reckless disregard in my life," a resident said. "It's horrendous; there's a lot of outrage in the community over this."

One viewer commented: "That's the absolute best part of fostering. Watching them realize they're safe and seeing their personality come out."

"The man was brought to our attention when he appeared in local media taking his python into the surf," said senior wildlife officer Jonathan McDonald.

The 11-month-old girl and pet were inside the hot vehicle for at least six hours before they were found dead, the local sheriff told Newsweek.

Kilowatt the pit bull has spent more than half of her life living in an animal shelter in Fresno, California, and staff can't work out why.

Diego Jaimes Angel, 41, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was arrested on animal cruelty charges.

Harley's owner told Newsweek that they posted the video online as "many people don't realize how aware and smart dogs can be."

Eight dogs ranging in age from four months to nearly three years remain in desperate need of homes.

A Georgia animal shelter must find homes for 250 dogs before Thursday, September 14 or difficult decisions will need to be made.

Tommy Boy survived an attack that left him with 13 wounds so deep you could see the bones on his head, back and tail.

Pearl the 6-year-old boxer mix was most likely used for breeding or as a junkyard dog before being cruelly discarded.

The backyard of the canine facility was also strewn with safety hazards and littered with nails and sharp objects.

How the reptile ended up with the injury remains a mystery, although some theorize it may have been caused by a snare trap.

The dogs were in the crate alongside their own feces, and movement was "nearly impossible" due to the small area.

"These people are just getting trigger-happy and trying to shoot them under the radar," fisherman Dylan Leschke said.

Bella was usually one of the happiest dogs at the shelter but after four months without being adopted she was beginning to shut down.

The Surette family's bulldogs, Winter and Soju, appeared fit and healthy prior to boarding the flight from South Korea to the U.S.

"Cows are gentle giants, capable of much nurturing and love, once they feel safe," the California-based sanctuary owner told Newsweek.

The dog, named Lucky, died hours after the "gruesome act" from "burn shock and organ failure," according to the Houston Humane Society.

"He picks up the front of his bike and smashes Nick," the cat's owner said. "You can visually see him take the front tire and squish Nick."

The dog's owner, who witnesses said was driving erratically, speeding and dragging the pit bull, has been charged with animal cruelty, authorities said.

One TikTok commenter said: "The fact that she hasn't lost trust in humans after being so seriously neglected."

Anthony Knight was arrested after his dog died, with police alleging the pet had been left without water.

Some sea lions have been found with gunshot wounds and other evidence of human interaction.

The man initially claimed that the dog had attacked him and bitten his leg before he stabbed it, but video footage of the incident showed this to be untrue.