An ambitious proposal in Oregon is aiming to remove animal cruelty exemptions in hunting, fishing, and farming. With the backing of over 140,000 people, the PEACE Act campaign has reached a major milestone that could shape the state’s wildlife and livestock protections for years to come.
Authorities have seized 79 animals from the property of an Elkhorn-area resident. The suspect now faces multiple counts of animal cruelty and citations related to inadequate living conditions for the animals.
A harrowing scene at a California “no-kill” shelter has sparked shock and outrage after authorities discovered 117 dead dogs, some with apparent gunshot wounds. With the FBI now exhuming their remains, the community awaits answers about how a rescue meant to protect animals became the site of such a tragedy.
Authorities in south Alabama arrested Frank Conley for allegedly stabbing his family dog to death and burying it in the backyard. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the charge of aggravated cruelty to an animal in connection with the incident.
A Normal man is under arrest for allegedly strangling a relative’s dog and assaulting the dog’s owner. The incident reportedly occurred during a domestic dispute and led to the suspect’s detention in McLean County’s jail.
Tyrese Gibson, best known for his role in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, faces an arrest warrant in Atlanta. Authorities accuse the actor of being involved in the death of a neighbor’s dog, prompting serious animal cruelty charges.
A Wyoming man stands indicted for allegedly striking a wolf with a snowmobile, transporting it to a bar, and ultimately killing the animal. The incident reportedly took place in February 2024 and has since drawn national attention for its disturbing details.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced that no charges will be filed in the severe burning of Gideon, a young Jack Russell Terrier found in Detroit earlier this year. The decision comes due to insufficient evidence to identify who was responsible for the puppy’s injuries.
A California dog trainer has been charged with multiple felonies, including animal cruelty and evidence destruction, following the deaths of 11 dogs in his care. Kwong “Tony” Chun Sit, 53, of Irvine, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Monday, according to Orange County prosecutors.
A 24-year-old Boston woman has been charged with the gruesome murder of attorney Joseph Donohue, who was found stabbed 67 times on his Charlestown houseboat. Prosecutors say Nora Nelson also strangled Donohue’s dog, intensifying the shock surrounding the case.
