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Cedartown Officer Put on Leave After HeeHaw Is Killed
Cedartown officials confirmed an investigation and administrative leave after HeeHaw was killed during a police search in Polk County, Georgia.
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Hong Kong Seizes Baku After Pit Bull Classification
The seizure of eight year old Baku has focused attention on how Hong Kong classifies pit bull terrier mixes and what happens during an official assessment.
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Farm Adventures Rabies Warning Expands Across North Carolina
North Carolina health officials published a growing list of Farm Adventures events where people may have had contact with infected baby goats.
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James Gibson Killed in Washington Park Dog Attack
A new police timeline says a woman was bitten about two hours before the group of dogs fatally attacked James Gibson.
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Former Rescue Owner Pleads Guilty to 20 Animal Cruelty Counts in West Virginia
The former rescue owner pleaded guilty to 20 misdemeanor counts. Sentencing has not yet been reported.
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Northwest Naturals Recalls Raw Dog Food Nationwide
Owners should check the lot, best by date and UPC on two Northwest Naturals raw frozen products included in a nationwide recall.
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Sanford Technician Charged After Camera Records Alleged Attack on Chihuahua
A camera inside a dog treat dispenser recorded the incident, according to Sanford police. Boomer was examined by a veterinarian and has returned home.
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Breeder's Edge and Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacers Recalled
Check the brand, UPC, package size and best by date in the August 2026 feline milk replacer recall.
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Two Charged After More Than 200 Dogs Were Rescued From Kentucky Property
Two people face animal cruelty and rabies vaccination charges after more than 200 dogs were removed from a rural Kentucky property.
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Dog Found Alive After Laredo Animal Cruelty Arrest, Police Say
The dog at the center of a Laredo animal cruelty case has been found alive and is receiving veterinary care, police say.
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46 Dogs Removed From Navalcarnero Dog School, 9 Hospitalized
Authorities removed 46 dogs from a Navalcarnero training school, hospitalized nine and closed the facility while two owners remain under investigation.
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Tulsa Dog Fighting Operator Julius Griffin Sentenced to 17.5 Years in Federal Prison
Julius Deane Griffin received a 210 month federal prison sentence in a case involving dog fighting, assault and evidence tampering.
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Gail Giustino Pleads No Contest in Florida Animal Hoarding Case
Gail Giustino entered a no contest plea in the Martin County case linked to 108 cats and dogs. The sentence includes probation, an animal contact ban and repayment of costs.
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Grant Parish K9 Axel Killed in Accidental Shooting During Kisatchie Patrol, Sheriff Says
Grant Parish's sheriff says a deputy mistook his K9 partner Axel for a charging hog during a nighttime patrol in Kisatchie National Forest.
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Louisville Police Search for Suspect After Puppy Singer Found Severely Injured in Recycling Bin
Police and The Arrow Fund are asking for information after a young puppy named Singer was found badly injured inside a Louisville recycling bin.
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Fairfield Warns Dog Owners After Coyote Attacks Pets and Approaches People
Fairfield officials are warning residents after five reports of a coyote attacking dogs or approaching people in the Mill Hill Road area.
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Three Dogs Recover at Fresno Shelter After Reported Drug Exposure
Brownie, Baby Girl and Vada are recovering at Fresno Animal Center after separate police encounters led to emergency care and reported positive drug tests.
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Whistleblower Asks California AG to Remove Remaining Animals From Miranda’s Rescue
A whistleblower’s complaint asks California’s attorney general to appoint a receiver, move the animals that remain at Miranda’s Rescue and dissolve the charity.
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Fromm Recalls Two Canned Dog Foods Over Possible Metal Contamination
Check the exact product, UPC, lot code and best by date in Fromm's August 2026 canned dog food recall.
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Years Recalls Fresh Dog Food While Possible Eye Problems Are Investigated
What Years has confirmed, what remains unproven, and what owners are being told to do during its fresh meal recall.
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Animals Seized From a Florida Mail Carrier's Home Are Being Checked for Microchips
More than 100 animals were removed from a Stuart, Florida home. Some carried microchips, which turns a welfare case into a question about where each animal came from.
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Michigan Restaurant Turns Its Courtyard Into a Weekly Adoption Spot for Shelter Pets
Lucky Dog Bar and Grille is partnering with Benzie County Animal Control and Shelter for weekly adoption events, with adoption fees covered by an anonymous donor.
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Italy Opens €1 Million Annual Fund for Animals Seized From Fighting Cases
Italy has created a €1 million annual fund for 2026 and 2027 to help cover the care and rehabilitation of animals seized or confiscated in fighting cases.
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Retired Couple Uses Their Cameras to Help San Antonio Shelter Pets Get Noticed
A retired San Antonio couple volunteers at Animal Care Services photographing dogs and cats, while the crowded shelter continues to seek adopters and foster homes.