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Iowa Man Accused Of Setting Fire To Home And Killing Ducks, Geese, Dogs, Fish And Other Animals
A man in Iowa is accused of setting fire to a home killing several animals, police said. Ducks, rabbits, dogs, geese, fish and a cat were among the dead.
Texas Man Accused Of Slamming Puppy Against Store Window After Clerk Refuses To Buy It
A man was arrested after he allegedly slammed a puppy against the window of a Texas convenience because an employee refused to buy the animal, police said.
Rover.com Dogsitter Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Family Pet Dies From Heatstroke
A Florida woman working with Rover.com was charged with felony animal cruelty after a dog she was watching died after suffering heatstroke, authorities said.
Two Children Abandoned At Filthy Home With Ill-Treated Animals: Police
A woman in Virginia faces charges after police say she abandoned animals and two kids at a home. Police arrived to find strong odors coming from the home.
Felon Without Justification Shoots Family Dog Dead As 9-Year-Old Fed The Pup: Report
A convicted felon is accused of killing a family's dog in front of a 9-year-old, police in Memphis said. The suspect faces aggravated animal cruelty and other charges.
'He's Killing the dogs': Man Threw And Slammed Puppies In Drug Store Bushes, Report Says
A man in Florida faces animal cruelty charges after police said he threw and slammed puppies in bushes near a drug store, according to a report.
Viral Video Showed Dog Being Hit On The Head At Training School, Now Two Face Criminal Charges
Two people in Louisiana face animal abuse charges after a video showing a dog being hit with a tool, police said. One worked at a K9 training center.
Woman Turns Herself In After Boston Terrier She Left In Scorching Car For Three Hours Dies, Police Say
A woman in Connecticut was arrested after police accused her of leaving her dog in a vehicle for hours as temperatures inside reached as high as 105 degrees.
Indiana Dogsitter Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Deputies Find Pet Missing Leg, Another Decapitated
Authorities in Indiana arrested a dogsitter after finding several neglected dogs in a home, including one that was dead and decapitated. The suspect was released on bond.
'Tiger King's' Doc Antle Now Accused Of Illegally Trafficking Wildlife To His Myrtle Beach Zoo
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, one of the "Tiger King" stars, was indicted on wildlife trafficking charges on June 30. He was already facing money laundering charges.
15 Dead Animals Found On Georgia Property, 13 More Removed From Home, Cops Say
Two people face animal cruelty charges after 15 dead animals were removed from a home, police in Georgia said. There were also 13 live animals removed from the area.
South Carolina Man Allegedly Hanged Cats By Nooses From Trees, Authorities Say
A South Carolina man faces up to five years behind bars in connection to the deaths of multiple cats. There were hanged by nooses in trees, officials said.
Police Find Numerous Animals With Signs Of 'Serious Neglect,' Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
A woman in North Carolina faces 10 counts of animal cruelty after police found numerous dogs with signs of neglect. Additional charges may be filed.
Two Men Charged In Connection To Cockfighting Event In Texas, Sheriff Says
Two men in Texas were taken into custody in connection to an illegal cockfighting operation police busted, authorities said.
Two Accused of Torturing Dogs, Cats And Goats By Abandoning Them At Home Now They Face — Misdemeanor — Charges
Two people in New York face charges after police say they abandoned dogs, cats and goats at a property. Now, the duo faces misdemeanor charges.
Dozens Of 'Innocent Animals' Found Dead In Cages At Home Of CEO Who Ran Rescue Organization: Sheriff
A South Carolina CEO of an animal rescue organization is accused of animal cruelty after authorities allegedly found 28 dogs and two cats dead at her home.
Man Accused Of Shooting Pup At Florida Dog Park, Now Banned For A Year
A man in Florida faces animal cruelty charges after police say he shot and injured a pup at a dog park in Florida. He has also been banned for a year.
Woman Left 4 Dogs To Die In A Car While She Ate Lunch At A Nearby Restaurant
A woman left 4 dogs to die in a car in Florida while she ate lunch at a nearby restaurant, police said. The woman came out an hour later to find the pups dead.
Woman Left Her Dog in 100 Degree Heat Without Shelter, Water, Police Say. Now, She Faces An Animal Cruelty Charge.
A woman is accused of animal cruelty in Texas after a dog's death. Police say the pup was left in 100-degree heat without shelter, food or water.
Man Buried His Dad's Poodle, Then Laughed About It As He Told Police: Report
A man in Florida faces an animal cruelty charge after police said he buried his father's poodle. Authorities said the suspect laughed about his crime.
A Pit Bull Tried To Bite A Pet Bird, So The Owner Beat The Dog With A Mallet: Report
An Oklahoma man attacked his pit bull with a mallet after the dog tried to bite a pet bird, police said. The dog suffered a dislocated leg in the alleged attack.
Pennsylvania man allegedly shot pet dog, burned its corpse in woodstove during attack on owner, police say
A man formerly accused of raping and attempting to kill a woman now faces an animal cruelty charge after police said he shot and burned alleged victim’s dog.
Images, video showed suspect having sex with dogs, cops say. He also allegedly owned child porn.
A man in Maryland faces charges after police said they were given images of him having sex with dogs. Investigators claimed they also found child pornography.
Woman and two dogs found dead in a home, suspect accused of murder
A man in Kansas was charged with murder in connection to the death of a woman and two dogs. Investigators have not released a possible motive in the case.
Man kicked a puppy and threw it over a wall at the beach because the pup ate food, cops say
A man kicked a puppy and threw it over a wall after it ate food on the beach, police in Florida said. The suspect was called with animal cruelty.
Indiana man allegedly recorded himself shouting ‘redrum’ while torturing lamb, slitting its neck: Officials
An Indiana suspect was arrested after authorities accused him of recording himself torturing and killing a lamb as well as a pair of chickens.
Texas animal rescuers taken into custody after multiple dogs found injured, starving to death
Two animal rescuers in Texas were charged with 8 counts of animal cruelty after animal control found unsanitary conditions and injured dogs in their care, cops said.
Kentucky man accused of having sex with a dog, police say there is video evidence
A Kentucky man was arrested after an animal cruelty investigation. Police say they recovered video showing the suspect having sex with a dog.
Frustrated house sitter accused of trying to kill neighbor’s barking dog with chocolate-covered mothballs
A Connecticut house sitter frustrated with a neighbor's barking dog allegedly attempted to poison the pet with a mothball she hid in chocolate candy, police said.
Virginia woman found burying her dog alive, cops say. Suspect charged with animal cruelty.
Police found a woman who was allegedly burying a pit bull mix alive in a trash bag. The dog was in "rough shape" but was alive as of Jan. 14.
Man accuse of animal fighting in Indiana, 8 dogs and 6 chickens seized
An Indiana man has been arrested after police allegedly found animals used for fighting at his home. The dogs were so aggressive that they tried to kill each other.
Las Vegas man allegedly set fire to his girlfriend’s residential trailer, killing her
A man has been arrested after he allegedly set fire to his girlfriend's residential trailer, killing her and 3 dogs. He has been charged with numerous crimes.
Three men arrested on the way to cockfighting tournament in Texas, 10 roosters seized, cops say
Three men were arrested on their way to a cockfighting tournament in Texas. Ten roosters and cockfighting contraband were seized by the police.
Indiana father arrested in connection to the death of his 4-year-old son, but police mum on details
A father was arrested in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son in La Porte, Indiana. He has been charged with murder, neglect of a dependent and cruelty to an animal.
Couple tells police their exotic bird was stolen and a woman was assaulted. It was all a lie, cops say.
A Michigan couple told police their exotic bird was stolen and the thief assaulted a woman. Police say it was all a lie and now couple has warrants for their arrest.
Florida animal rescue worker hoarded 63 cats in her apartment. She’s now accussed of animal cruelty.
A former animal rescue worker in Florida is charged with nine felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty for hoarding dozens of cats in her home.
Police found more than 65 cats in woman’s home. Now, she's accused of animal cruelty.
A woman has been charged with animal cruelty after police found at least 65 cats in her home in Michigan. The cats were living in filthy living conditions.
Florida man arrested after shooting dog during fight with girlfriend, cops say
A man in Florida has been arrested after he allegedly shot his girlfriend's dog between the eyes during a fight. Two children were in the next room, separated only by drywall, at the time of the shooting.
Man gets shelled in punishment for smuggling endangered turtles from U.S. to China
Federal prosecutors announced a China resident was sentenced to five years in prison for smuggling hundreds of endangered turtles from the U.S.
89 Pit Bulls rescued after one of New York biggest dogfighting rings is busted, prosecutors said
New York authorities busted one of the biggest dog fighting rings, resulting in the rescue of 89 dogs and the arrest of 10 people, prosecutors announced.
Pit Bull killed after he was left inside a hot car as ‘punishment’, owner accused of animal cruelty
An Ohio woman has been arrested after police say she left her Pitt Bull in a hot car for more than 30 minutes. The dog died after he had tried to claw himself out.
Boston man accused of having sex with horse on camera
Police said Jackson Kelley, 19, of Boston, was seen on camera having sex with a horse after breaking into an equestrian center. The owners said the horse was not harmed.
South Carolina authorities seize over 400 malnourished, abused animals, including horses and dogs: Sheriff
Authorities arrested multiple people and seized hundreds of animals in South Carolina after launching an extensive animal abuse investigation.
'Tiger King' has his prison sentence tossed, but here's why he's still be caged in murder-for-hire plot
The man known as the "Tiger King" had his federal prison sentenced tossed. Though he remains behind bars in the plot to murder Carol Baskin.
Florida man allegedly slashed a dog multiple times with a machete, accused of animal cruelty
A Florida man has been arrested on a felony charge of animal cruelty after he allegedly slashed a dog multiple times with a machete, according to police.
California man operated an organized dog fighting ring at his home, police said
A California man has been arrested after he allegedly organized an illegal dog fighting ring. Nine dogs were seized, and one had over 249 scars and wounds.