During a probation compliance check Tuesday, officers discovered 28 dogs confined to a garage in Windsor, Sonoma County. Windsor Police Department said the animals lived amid fecal matter, soiled bedding and dirty water; North Bay Animal Services took custody and several animals required emergency medical care. Read On…
Deputies removed 42 dogs from a Shepherd home in September; 28 have been placed in the former Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter building and are being cared for and made available for adoption. Read On…
During a Nov. 24 traffic stop in West Bridgewater, police found an emaciated 1-year-old pug mix named Sprout. The dog, who weighed just 6 pounds, is recuperating at the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts while the 27-year-old owner faces a cruelty charge. Read On…
Bradenton police say five animals were seized after officers discovered dogs in poor condition; two — Henry and Hades — were voluntarily surrendered and treated for severe emaciation and sores. Read On…
During a Nov. 24 traffic stop in West Bridgewater, Officer Alexandra Maloney discovered a nine-month-old puppy named Sprout who was severely emaciated; the owner has been charged with animal cruelty and the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts is caring for the dog. Read On…
Sarah Smolak appeared in Stamford court on May 28, 2025, as prosecutors say three adult dogs and six puppies died from lack of nutrition while she cared for them. Norwalk police arrested Smolak on two additional counts, bringing the total to 42 charges across Norwalk and Winsted. Read On…
A witness in Central Texas saw a one-month-old puppy, later named Tommy, thrown from a moving truck and alerted animal services. Tommy was taken into emergency care, treated for head trauma and seizures, and is currently receiving specialized care as he prepares for a foster home. Read On…
Phoenix, a 5-month-old puppy, is receiving treatment for a gunshot wound to her front left leg after an alleged shooting by her owner in Newton County, Texas. The suspect has been charged and the community has donated toward her care. Read On…
Two dogs found lethargic in a Lacey parking lot were given Narcan after suspected fentanyl exposure. The puppy, Espresso, recovered and is now in Seattle Humane care; owner Misty Reddoch faces criminal charges. Read On…
A Chilton County jury upheld a cruelty-to-animals conviction for Cupid Seymour, the owner of Cupid’s Dog House, after an appeal and retrial following the death of a four-month-old puppy named Chloe. Read On…