Deputy Brian Bowling, from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a call about a dog that had been shot. The dog, Ginger, dug through the fence and entered the neighbor’s yard – the neighbor shot her in the head. The neighbor claims that Ginger had rushed at him and he shot her in self-defense. …
This is a heartbreaking video. Anyone who has lost a pet knows that it is hard to deal with. For many of us, our pets are family. When they are gone, there is a hole. The house seems a little more quiet and empty. That corner of the living room where they used to lay …
There are millions of stray animals wandering alone and hurt on city streets all around the world. This is a story about one lucky stray who happened to find the one person willing to help save her life. We may never know what happened to Kelsey before she met her new mom. All we know …
It is not unusual for animals of the same species to stick together – it only makes sense – right? In terms of survival and procreation – it makes complete sense. But that almost doesn’t even matter when the animals are tame and live in a house. We have seen some unusual friendships! There are …
Four years ago, no one thought she would make it. Sassy was living at a New York-based rescue operation called Forgotten Friends of Long Island. The rescue group is known for taking in and caring for animals with special needs. Sassy was adopted by Ernie Altamirano, but everyone told him not to get too attached …
It is freezing cold in Detroit, Michigan. But, there was a dog outside – that does not make sense. It is too cold for dogs to be wandering the streets alone. Terri Looby saw the dog and wanted to help. Looby volunteers at the Detroit Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) and spent her lunch break one …
Last year, in Houston, Yescia Tzoc. 26, killed the family dog. The way she did it was unthinkable, and it also cost a parakeet its life too. Court documents stated that Tzoc killed the dog when she tried to force a parakeet down its throat – with a metal curtain rod. Her reasoning was that …
Little boys are known for getting into trouble. Even some little girls can find themselves in hot water! A disturbing story out of Pretoria, South Africa, about three boys who have admitted to raping a dog. The school aged boys had reportedly gotten the neighbor’s dog to go hunting. The three boys apparently raped the …
They tortured a dog – that is clear. The couple apparently was trying to put the dog down because he was sick. But, the way that they did it does not show any compassion at all. This all happened in Springdale, Arkansas. The two people involved were Stacey Deleon, 46, and Timothy Triggs, 42. The …
Darla’s owner had to relocate. The woman loved her dog dearly. But she was moving into the home of a member of her family to help take care of a sick relative. She could not take her companion with her. Darla was surrendered to the Harris County Animal Shelter with a note that read “please …