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Man in New York State Arrested for Allegedly Abandoning His Dogs
A staff member of the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter found two Great Danes belonging to Mian Saddique severely malnourished. Saddique is now facing a number of charges of animal cruelty.
April 24, 2018
More than 100 Animals Seized from Sanctuary in New Mexico
The animals were removed from the Dreampower Foundation Sanctuary in Clayton after authorities found them living in what the authorities described as "appalling" conditions.
April 22, 2018
Sixty-Three Dogs Seized from Suspected Dogfighting Ring in Georgia
Discovery by federal agents of blood-stained carpet at a suspected dogfighting pit led to the seizure. Seven individuals whose names have not yet been released were arrested and charged with animal cruelty.
April 21, 2018
Stray Dogs Killed in Morocco Ahead of Visit by FIFA World Cup Officials
The action was taken to help impress representatives of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association who will soon be visiting Morocco to assess the suitability of holding the 2026 World Cup in the country.
April 19, 2018
Florida Government Strengthens Penalties for Animal Cruelty
The government has enacted legislation that allows a judge to bar someone convicted of animal cruelty from owning a pet and makes imprisonment for such a crime more likely in response to the beating death of a dog.
April 17, 2018
Death of Dog from Hypothermia Prompts Arrest of Man in Maryland
Arbutus resident Selvin Gnanakkan is accused of failing to provide his dog with veterinary care, proper nutrition and shelter.
April 13, 2018
Man in Mississippi Fined for Beating His Four-Month-Old Puppy
Jefferson Davis County resident William Harrison pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges stemming from the beating and was ordered to pay a fine of $500.
April 13, 2018
Mistreatment of Dog on Movie Set in China Sparks Outrage
A German Shepherd was locked in a cage that was suspended high above the ground and then violently spun around and hurled into a freezing bed of water — reportedly a number of times.
April 11, 2018
Junior High School Science Teacher Accused of Feeding Puppy to Turtle
The alleged incident reportedly took place at Preston Junior High School in Idaho after students had been dismissed and not as part of any school-directed program.
April 10, 2018
Third Dog Dies During Grooming Session at PetSmart Store in New Jersey
The cause of death of the dog — a Corgi named Abby who belonged to Toms River resident Chuck Crawford — is still under investigation. The dog had been given a clean bill of health by a veterinarian only a few weeks prior.
April 8, 2018
