Animal cruelty
Missouri Woman Starved Pet Dog, Tried to Bury Her Alive: Police
The lab mix called Pepper was found emaciated, with the zip ties still binding her legs after she was seemingly buried alive.
Man Banned From Keeping Dogs After 'Extremely' Emaciated Pets Reported
"At the examination, both dogs were extremely emaciated and shook when standing still," said animal welfare inspector Robert Baldie.
Animal Control Seeking Man Who Dumped Dead Dog in Crate Behind Business
The dog's body was found emaciated, and surveillance footage showed a man throwing the animal out of his truck in the early hours of the morning.
Photos Show Dog Abandoned in 'Agonizing Pain' Ahead of Leg Amputation
The images shared by animal shelter Bark Nation show the dog sheltering inside a chip box, where he was found with "broken bones protruding from his legs."
Horrendous YouTube Video Showed Baby Monkey Being Tortured
Almost 500 hours of video is uploaded to YouTube every minute, and the platform struggles to remove animal abuse content, according to recent statistics.
Over 50 Dogs and Puppies Found in Freezing Conditions With No Food or Water
One puppy was dead at a home in San Miguel County while an adult dog, possibly its mother, whimpered nearby.
Photos Show Tigers Abandoned by Traveling Circus in New Forever Home
"These tigers have never felt grass or earth under their paws. It's the first time they can see the sky above them, not just metal bars and a roof," vet Amir Khalil said.
'I Lost It:' Wife's Rant at Husband Who Tied Dog up Outside for Days Hailed
"I called him neglectful, irresponsible, a liar and cruel for keeping Leo tied outside and making him feel unloved and isolated," the owner fumed.
Rottweiler Tied to Concrete Blocks and Dumped in Canal
Police investigating the death of the dog described it as a "terrible act."
Teen Charged For Allegedly Stabbing Family Dog Blames Act On 'Voodoo Curse'
The dog, King, continues to undergo treatment and evaluation.
Dog Dumped at Shelter in Night, Hours From Death, Finds Forever Home
Olympus was emaciated and left in the cold when he was found by the shelter's security. Now, he's heading to his forever home with a family.
'Terrified' Abandoned Puppy With Deformed Legs Finds Forever Home
"I just fell in love with him and he gets on so well with my other dogs I decided to give a home," Kay Hawthorn said in a statement sent to Newsweek.
Chained, Frightened Elephant Gets Hit by Scooter and Runs Through Crowd
Arinita Sandilya at animal rescue organization Wildlife SOS told Newsweek that keeping elephants on busy roads is "dangerous and reckless."
Dog Found Screwed Into Door Frame in Horrific Case of Animal Abuse
The dog was found at a property in South Carolina after police received a tip-off about the animal.
Dozens of Underweight Dogs With Skin Infections Seized by Animal Control
The dogs were being kept in "unfit cages and kennels that were not clean and cared for," said Santa Rosa County Animal Services director Megan Arevalo.
Dog Found Frozen to Death in Snow-Covered Cage Lined With Feces in Michigan
The Humane Society of Huron Valley said the animal was clearly emaciated when they found it.
Dog Set on Fire by Owner Now Provides Support to Domestic Abuse Survivors
Denali was doused in gasoline and set on fire by her owner after a domestic dispute in 2018. Now the dog is helping victims of abuse.
Chihuahua Left Inside Urine-Soaked Bags Found by Other Dog on Walk
A video showed the dog being rescued from layered bags, after another dog reacted to the moving object during a walk.
Tigers Abandoned in Train Carriage by Traveling Circus To Be Rescued
The tigers have been living in the train carriage for 15 years after a traveling circus asked a farmer to look after the big cats for six months and never returned.
Dog Deliberately Set on Fire by Child Leaves Hospital After Almost a Year
The stray Labrador, named Buddy, suffered severe facial burns after a 12-year-old boy set him on fire in April, 2021.
Dog Suddenly Snaps and Kills 'Caring' Florida Rescue Center Worker
Pam Robb, who was killed by a rescue dog at a Florida shelter, died doing what she loved, her wife Angie Anobile said.
Puppies Have Tails Amputated After Being Zip-Tied and Abandoned
In a video shot just after the three Rottweiler pups arrived at an Ohio shelter, one worker said they were "absolutely devastated" by their condition.
128 Animals, a Third of Them Dead, Found Inside Nebraska Home, 2 Arrested
The animals contributed to a large influx of approximately 700 total animals rescued by the local Humane Society in January, spreading its resources thin.
Yorkshire Terrier Stabbed to Death in Park
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), investigating, described the incident as "distressing".
Emaciated Dog Found With Rocks in Its Stomach, a Swollen Belly and No Teeth
The dog, which had been roaming around the junkyard for a month, was barely able to walk when rescuers found him.
Video of Dogs Being Fed to Crocodiles Stayed Live on YouTube for months
The compilation video showed dogs being forced into water where crocs were lurking, while the person filming appeared to stand by and watch.
Over 150 Dogs Seized From Alleged Puppy Mill With 'Poor Conditions' in SC
The owner of the property from which the dogs were seized has been charged with two counts ill-treatment of animals and one count of a rabies control violation.
Man Charged For Allegedly Stomping on Wife's Dog After Driving Her to Work
"I never thought a human could be so cruel or do what he did to that poor dog," a coworker of the dog's owner said.
Man Filmed Kicking, Punching, Choking Pet Dog in Brutal 5-Minute Attack
Kylie Green from RSCPA Western Australia said: "This was a blatant and sickening act of violence and a clear abuse of power."
Shelter Seeking Owner Who Dumped Dog Hours From Death—'Broke Our Hearts'
Surveillance footage showed the dog attempting to follow the person before collapsing in the parking lot.