animal cruelty

Three individuals were indicted following an investigation into animal fighting in Virginia Beach. The charges include multiple counts of animal cruelty and possession of animals for fighting.

A woman from Tennessee is facing animal cruelty charges in Georgia. The charges stem from the discovery of 18 neglected dogs at a rescue facility.

A Florida woman was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after allegedly stabbing a horse multiple times at a ranch on July 27. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey accused 69-year-old Shirley Zimmerley of attacking the horse while she was frustrated over its behavior. Authorities found the malnourished horse with stab wounds and whip marks, and Zimmerley was booked facing one felony charge and two misdemeanor counts.

A woman named Shirley Zimmerley was charged with animal cruelty after allegedly stabbing and whipping a horse multiple times at a ranch in Brevard County, Fla. The incident reportedly occurred on July 27 in front of a child receiving therapy. Following the arrest, Zimmerley was booked into the Brevard County Jail facing one felony charge and two misdemeanor counts.

69-year-old Shirley Zimmerley was charged with animal cruelty after allegedly stabbing a horse multiple times using a knife at a ranch in Brevard County, Florida. The incident took place in front of a child who was there for therapy, leading to the police investigation. Authorities found the injured horse and other horses on the ranch that had suffered multiple stab wounds and open sores.

A dog rescue founder was arrested in Nashville after her brother-in-law was charged with animal cruelty in Georgia.

A Florida mail carrier, Gail Giustino, was arrested for allegedly hoarding over 100 cats and dogs in deplorable conditions, including feces-filled cages and extreme heat. Authorities described the case as the worst animal hoarding incident seen by the sheriff and noted prior citations for animal-related violations since 2014.

A Hong Kong security guard, Chou Wing-lok, was sentenced to four months in prison for tying up a resident’s cat in a plastic bag and dumping it in a rubbish bin, leading to the animal’s probable death in a landfill. The court convicted him of one count of animal cruelty.

Andre Bridges and Nicole Smith are accused of breaking into a home in unincorporated Naperville and fatally shooting a dog. They face charges of animal cruelty and home invasion, as reported by DuPage County Sheriff's Office.

A federal probe is investigating a viral video depicting an attack on a sea lion. San Diego’s mayor condemned the act as 'disgusting' and 'unacceptable' due to the animal cruelty, which has sparked public outrage.

A 26-year-old Miami man, Lazaro Lesteiro-Diaz (aliases 'Drakula' and 'YungLazz'), was arrested for allegedly promoting bank fraud in music videos while displaying victims' personal information, cash, and firearms. Investigators found a Glock 21, drugs, and evidence of animal cruelty, including decapitated chickens and a marked goat, during a search of his home. Multiple law enforcement agencies executed the warrant, and he was bonded at $30,000.

A Texas man was arrested after a witness intervened to stop him from abandoning three puppies on a rural road, leading to his charge with animal cruelty. The puppies are now in the care of his relatives.

A Texas man was arrested after a witness prevented him from abandoning three puppies on a rural road. The man, identified as Jose Aviles Ruiz, was charged with animal cruelty and released on bond after deputies located the puppies with his relatives.

A Reno man has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly attacking a kitten inside a San Francisco bank ATM vestibule. He was arrested on a San Francisco rooftop following the incident.

A Fort Benning soldier and his girlfriend face life in prison after a federal indictment alleges they starved their infant son and a family pet to death. The couple is also accused of lying to investigators and committing animal abuse, with three dogs found severely malnourished or dead.

Multiple dead animals were discovered in a South Norfolk residence during an investigation into animal cruelty and child abuse. The home was deemed unsafe and uninhabitable, with an adult and child found living there.

Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino proposes banning live goldfish as carnival prizes in NYC due to animal cruelty concerns. The push follows an incident where teens tortured fish won at a Whitestone school fair.

Kwong Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison for animal cruelty charges after 11 dogs died in his care. The incident occurred in Orange County, Calif.

Kwong 'Tony' Chun Sit, an Irvine-based trainer, killed 11 dogs by confining them in small crates inside a sweltering van. He attempted to cover up the deaths by impersonating the dogs' owners and arranging their cremation.

Over 100 dogs were rescued from 'unlivable conditions' in a South Carolina home, leading to the arrest of Ralph Moody and Kimberly Moody. Authorities, including the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control, used equipment to ventilate the home for safe rescue operations. The Moodys are awaiting a bond hearing while officials work to prosecute the case and rehouse the dogs.

Two Chesterfield County men, Lorenzo Moore Jr. and Eddie Wayne Johnson, were arrested after a dead horse was found along Harden Swamp Road. Moore faces charges including improper disposal of a dead animal, littering, and animal cruelty, while Johnson is charged with improper disposal and littering. The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office credited public tips with aiding the investigation.

A man was arrested in Northern California after nine cats were found dead in a home. The incident involved animal cruelty.

Ten cats rescued from a Redford Township home deemed an imminent health hazard are now receiving care at Michigan Humane. The rescue followed a welfare check revealing deplorable conditions, with authorities citing the homeowner for animal cruelty and declaring the property unfit for occupancy.

The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty case after a dog was reportedly dragged by a black Ford Explorer on Old Hickory Boulevard. A witness called 911, the leash broke, and the vehicle's tag was photographed; the driver is described as an older man, and the witness is helping the dog and intends to adopt it.

Coffee County Animal Control (CCAC) warns pet owners in Tennessee that pets can die of heat exhaustion during a heat wave if left in direct sunlight or without water and shade. The agency emphasizes that dog houses, especially plastic ones, can act as 'easy bake-ovens' and will issue animal cruelty citations for failing to protect pets. CCAC also urges residents to report animals in danger, citing a past incident where a dog died due to lack of shade and water.

A Crufts winner was banned from owning dogs for 10 years after 77 pets were found in a starving and seriously unwell condition, with some animals being euthanized.

Over 100 dead dogs, many with gunshot wounds, were discovered at Miranda’s Rescue, a 'no-kill' animal shelter in Fortuna, California. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and USDA investigators found 117 canine remains, 21 skulls, hundreds of bones, and 600 dog collars, with evidence suggesting animal cruelty and fraud. The founder, Shannon Miranda, is under investigation.

At least 117 dead dogs were discovered during a search at Miranda's Rescue in Fortuna, California, as part of an investigation into alleged animal cruelty, fraud, and theft.

At least 117 dogs with gunshot wounds were found dead at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary, a California 'no-kill' shelter, prompting a Humboldt County investigation into alleged animal abuse and fraud. The sheriff’s office discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones, and over 600 dog collars at the facility, with founder Shannon Miranda defending the shelter’s mission in a statement.

A 31-year-old man was arrested in Weld County after allegedly killing a chicken, damaging a vehicle, and throwing flowerpots at deputies during a confrontation. Deputies responded to a disturbance involving Gregory Medina, who reportedly engaged in physical altercations, resisted arrest, and faced multiple charges including assault and animal cruelty.

100+ dead dogs were discovered at a Northern California animal rescue during an ongoing animal cruelty investigation. Humboldt County deputies described the scene as 'horrific' after months of excavation.

Over 100 dead dogs were discovered at a Northern California animal rescue during an ongoing animal cruelty investigation. Humboldt County deputies described the scene as 'horrific' after months of excavating the site.

Florida officers rescued 24 dogs from a vehicle with no food or water, leading to the arrest of two individuals on animal cruelty charges. Authorities warned about the dangers of leaving animals unattended in cars as temperatures rise.

Florida officers rescued 24 dogs found in a vehicle without food or water. Two individuals were arrested and charged with animal cruelty-related offenses.

Florida officers rescued 24 dogs found in a vehicle with no food or water. Two individuals were arrested and charged with animal cruelty-related offenses.

A Doral mother was arrested after her 11-year-old son was found alone in an apartment complex, having been left unattended overnight. The child reported being frequently left alone, living in poor conditions with little food, and sharing meals with the family dog, which was also confined without food. The mother faces charges of child neglect and animal cruelty, and both children were taken to a hospital for evaluation.

A 71-year-old Irvine man, Randall Lee Bertsch, is facing multiple felony animal cruelty charges after allegedly beating a duckling to death with a recycling bin and seriously injuring another. Prosecutors from the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced the charges, which include two felony counts of animal cruelty and three counts of attempted animal cruelty.

Sheriff's deputies conducted a second search warrant at Miranda’s Rescue, a Northern California animal sanctuary, following the discovery of a mass grave containing dead dogs. Investigators are seeking additional deceased animals potentially linked to animal cruelty on the property.

A woman named Tammy Annette Roosa was arrested for animal cruelty after duct-taping her dog's muzzle shut, claiming it tried to bite her. Authorities found the dog malnourished and multiple other animals in deplorable conditions at her RV. Roosa resisted arrest and faced additional charges including operating an unpermitted landfill.

A woman in Florida was arrested after duct-taping her dog's muzzle shut, claiming the dog tried to bite her. Authorities found the dog, named Cooper, in poor health and rescued seven cats, three fish, and other animals from unsanitary conditions in her RV. The woman was charged with animal cruelty and other offenses.