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Man in Texas Arrested After Being Caught on Video Abandoning His Dog
Dallas resident George Spears turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest. His dog Claira Belle was found by witnesses who surrendered her to the SPCA of Texas. She has already been adopted.
September 21, 2017
Dog Found Hanging on a Fence Leads to Arrest in Georgia
Dalton resident Corey Yarbrough was taken into custody after allegedly hanging his dog on a fence with the animal's leash. A passerby took the dog down and police turned the animal over to Whitfield County Animal Control.
September 21, 2017
Man in Georgia Arrested for Alleged Mistreatment of More Than 100 Dogs
Polk County resident Devecio Rowland was arrested and charged with numerous counts of cruelty to animals after police found malnourished and injured Pit Bulls and Bulldogs suspected of being used for dogfighting.
September 20, 2017
Government of Lebanon Enacts Its First Animal-Welfare Legislation
Included in the legislation are provisions that prohibit abuse of pets, ban private ownership of wild or endangered animals, regulate zoos and pet shops and set penalties for all violations.
September 20, 2017
Dogracing Facility in Alabama Closed
The facility in Mobile was closed in response to a decrease in attendance. Animal welfare organizations throughout North America have agreed to take in the retired dogs and try to find homes for them.
September 19, 2017
Man in Ohio Arrested for Allegedly Slashing Throats of Puppies
Mansfield resident Chris Vandenberg allegedly slashed the throats of the puppies after his wife found the dogs and brought them home.
September 19, 2017
Disease Found to Have Been Spread Widely by Puppies in Pet Stores
Thirty-nine people in seven states in the United States who handled or were near dogs in Petland stores who were obtained from commercial breeders have contracted a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea.
September 18, 2017
Cat Train Café Embarks on Its First Journey
A train in Ogaki, Japan was recently used for the first time to introduce people to cats available for adoption.
September 17, 2017
Woman in Arizona Charged with 21 Counts of Animal Cruelty
Prescott Valley resident Marie Spak is accused of severely neglecting dogs, rabbits and chickens who died while in her care.
September 16, 2017
More Than a Dozen Pets Seized from Man in Oklahoma
Most of the pets seized from Mannford resident Billie Turner had wounds around their necks that had been caused by the animals' collars. Many of the pets in addition had fleas and ticks.
September 14, 2017
