Union County deputies executed search warrants at two Lake Butler properties, rescuing 40 dogs that showed scars and signs of mistreatment. Drew Geer, 41, was arrested on multiple charges, and the animals are receiving veterinary care. Read On…
Windsor officers discovered 28 dogs confined in a garage with little or no access to food or water. The animals were removed and taken into the care of North Bay Animal Services while the owner, Christina Urrutia, 35, was arrested on animal cruelty and related charges. Read On…
The state of Delaware has widened its Facility Dog Program to a statewide operation, aiming to bolster emotional support for law enforcement and other agencies during critical incidents. 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…
Thurston County deputies arrested a 20-year-old dog handler after a shooting during a marketing shoot for a dog training business in Rochester left a 20-year-old man dead and involved a leashed dog. Read On…
A Lewis County man in his 20s was fatally shot on June 3 during the filming of a working dog training exercise involving live gunfire in Thurston County. A Rochester man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree manslaughter, and the Thurston County Sheriff's Office is investigating. Read On…
One dog — a two-year-old pit bull mix named Jax — has been adopted by Officer Troy Leonard and is training to join the Cedarville Police Department as a narcotics detection and community outreach K-9. Read On…
Matthew Williams, 35, bit a police K-9 on the top of the head during an arrest at a La Quinta Inn last Friday after officers responded to reports of a man yelling, throwing things and acting aggressively, police said. Read On…
Deputies say dogs attacked a Henderson County farm on Tuesday, leaving 14 goats dead and three injured. The owner shot one dog that lacked identification, and a local shelter took custody of that animal as the investigation continues. Read On…