animal abuse

Father sentenced to prison after decapitating seagull who stole fry from daughter

A man has received what critics call a “slap on the wrist” after he “horrified bystanders” by decapitating a peckish seagull who tried to snatch a fry from his daughter on a boardwalk near the ...

Terrified pup with head trapped in jar for weeks finds loving home

A frightened puppy wandered for weeks with a plastic jar stuck on its head – starving, dehydrated, and barely clinging to life. Though she couldn’t eat, drink, or breathe properly, she never stopped searching for ...

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Neglected camel kills owner after hours tied in scorching heat

A camel in India reportedly severed the head of his owner, killing the man who left the creature tethered for hours in extreme heat, with no water or shade. In 2016, a camel, tied with ...

Woman says girls poured acid on her dog, leaving him blind, now she’s seeking justice

There are some truly sick people out in the world, and it’s always shocking to see what people will do to an innocent dog. After one horrific act of cruelty, one woman is seeking justice ...

Woman sentenced to year in jail after dragging parents’ puppy to death

It’s shocking how cruel some people can be to animals. Sadly, many pets become the victims of abuse and mistreatment, and we can only hope that those responsible are held accountable and prevented from ever ...

Rescue saves bears who have spent life caged up in basement for their bile

FOUR PAWS International has been behind some of the biggest animal rescue stories lately, saving animals in need from lives of shocking neglect and abuse. They were behind the relocation of Kaavan “the world’s loneliest ...

RSPCA calls for an end to ‘ear cropping’ after seeing huge rise in past five years

Dogs are beautiful animals just the way they are. They should be free to be their natural selves — they certainly don’t need any cosmetic surgeries, especially ones that would cause them discomfort. And yet ...

Two men arrested for cruelty after performing amateur c-section surgery on dog, leading to its death

It’s really shocking the things some people will post on social media. Videos posted online can be a horrific glimpse into a world of animal abuse and mistreatment. We’ve seen videos of people posting shocking ...

Dog who was severely burned by owner becomes a comfort dog for child burn victims

It’s amazing how strong and resilient dogs can be. They can suffer through the most arduous experiences at the hands of people and still perservere. Like one dog, who suffered horrific injuries, but has now ...

Ethan, the dog left to starve in crate, continues to make a recovery — and inspires new animal cruelty law

Last week we told you the story of Ethan, the poor dog who had been left for dead after being abandoned in a crate. His fight for survival has become a nationwide story, with people ...