Animal cruelty
Alleged Dog Fighting Ring Busted, 11 People Arrested Also Face Drug Charges
Dogfighting is a felony in all 50 states and illegal gambling and drug sales often take place at such events, with the animals involves often dying due to injuries.
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Men on Scooter Drag Pet Dog by Leash for Over 1 Mile
The men reportedly told police they were punishing the pet for biting one of them, but PETA tells Newsweek they are likely to avoid any legal consequences.
Bear With Head and Paws Cut Off Found on California Roadside
A woman made the gruesome discovery near Foresthill, around 50 miles northeast of Sacramento.
Man Jailed After Having Sex with Chickens
A video of care worker Rehan Baig abusing the birds - which were pets - was saved under the file name 'family vids'.
USDA Revokes Jeff Lowe's Zoo License, 'Tiger King' Star Can't Show Big Cats
Lowe, who had a recent court date for a case involving an illegal big cat business in Las Vegas, had faced charges of animal neglect.
Man Kills Bizarre Ocean Sunfish By Dragging it Out of Water
Ocean sunfish are the heaviest bony fish in the world, weighing as much as 5,100 pounds.
28 Dead Cats Found in Illinois Woman's Home Following Animal Cruelty Probe
More than 70 cats, including 11 feral cats, were found at the woman's home, as well as 28 dead cats and a dead squirrel.
Over 30 Dead Cats Found in Freezer at Elderly Couple's Home
Dozens of labeled, frozen cat corpses, plus forty sick cats have been found at a residence in eastern France littered with trash and excrement.
USDA Finds Numerous Starved and Ailing Animals at 'Tiger King' Zoo
A USDA report found wolves, bears, tigers and other animals suffering from medical neglect and dangerous living conditions.
Louisiana Pastor Says Cockfighting Ban Violates Religious Rights
Pastor Lloyd Plumbar of the Holy Fight Ministries claims the state's cockfighting ban is in breach of his constitution religious freedoms.
Toddler Found in Cage Surrounded by Large Snakes During Tennessee Home Raid
More than 600 animals were removed from a home during a rescue operation in the Buchanan community.
'Tiger King' Zoo Under Investigation After Photos Showing Injured Big Cats
PETA asked for the zoo from the Netflix docuseries to be investigated after video and photos allegedly showed young lions suffering from medical neglect.
PETA Launches $5,000 Reward for Tips on Suspect Who Abused Alligator
The animal rights organization is offering the reward to anyone with leads that result in the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Alligator Found With Two Arrows Stuck in Its Side and Rope Around Snout
The Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to a call after the animal was found in a pond behind a residence on Oak Hill Loop in Fort Myers.
Texas Man Accused of Hanging Puppy Out of Boredom
Claudio Gomez, a 21-year-old, shared a video of the incident on Facebook.
PETA Donates 200 Fur Coats to Families in Need in Afghanistan
Every year, PETA receives hundreds of fur coats donated by people who learn how "cruel and violent" the industry is, spokesperson Moira Colley said.
Thousands of Pets in Wuhan Coronavirus Lockdown Face Death From Starvation
The capital of Hubei province, where the virus was first discovered, has been on lockdown since January 23.
Illinois Woman Accused of Killing Hundreds of Pets at Her Animal Sanctuary
Photos of carcasses at Corinne DiLorenzo's EARTH sanctuary were posted online last June.
Texas Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Girl's Horse, Riding It to Death
"Officers observed the horse to be extremely exhausted, dripping in sweat and shaking uncontrollably. The horse fell shortly after and stopped breathing," the City of Brookshire police chief said.
Florida Man Poisoned Girlfriend's Cat With Amphetamines, Police Say
Frank Jesse, 45, was taken into custody after his live-in girlfriend checked his phone when the cat, named Oliver, started behaving oddly.
Donkeys Are in Crisis As Demand for Skin Grows in Traditional Medicine
The trade has placed unprecedented pressure on global donkey populations and even caused them to suffer drastic declines in some countries.
Dozens of Decapitated Baby Sharks Found Dumped on Beach
Authorities said the remains of the deep water sharks were found dumped on Strandfontein beach in Cape Town, South Africa.
Louisiana Sues California for the Right to Sell Alligator Skins
"The management and protection of private wetlands that is incentivized and funded by the sale of American alligator eggs and hides benefits [other] species as well," the state argued in its complaint.
Filmmaker Reveals Reality of Elephant Poaching in Candid New Documentary
New documentary "When Lambs Become Lions" follows elephant poachers and the rangers trying to stop them.
PETA Urges Nordstrom to Stop Selling Fur After Exposé on Russian Fur Farms
PETA said its exposé into the Russian fur trade revealed animals including rabbits, minks and chinchillas were subjected to shocking abuse.
Mia Farrow Resurfaces Trump Sons Hunting Photo As Animal Cruelty Banned
Farrow tweeted the image on Tuesday, writing: "@realDonaldTrump tell your sons that animal cruelty is now a crime."
Trump's Animal Cruelty Act Praised as 'Historic Victory for Animal Welfare'
The new piece of legislation will allow law enforcement to prosecute people carrying out acts of cruelty against animals. Anyone who breaks the law will face a hefty fine and a jail sentence of up to 7 years.
Cat Loses Eye After Someone Deliberately Shot It in the Face Says Owner
Emily Benton said her mother discovered their rescue cat, named Herbie, in a dire state at the back door of their house in Walsall in Birmingham, U.K.
This Thanksgiving, You Too Should Pardon Your Turkey
Beneath the silly White House tradition is a compelling story of cruelty and climate change.