When Bogey arrived at the Lucas County Pit Crew in Toledo, Ohio, in December, staff weren't sure he'd survive the night. He weighed 18 pounds, couldn't hold up his own head, and his eyes didn't track movement. A Dog on the Edge Bogey, a roughly 9-month-old pit bull, was surrendered by his owner, Ashley Roderick, in a condition rescue staff described as near death: … [Read more...] about From 18 Pounds and Near Death to Justice: Bogey the Pit Bull’s Recovery
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Puppy Recovering After Alleged Abuse as Police Continue Investigation
A 20-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the alleged abuse of a 13-week-old Cane Corso puppy whose severe injuries shocked veterinary staff. The puppy, named Lil Redd, was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic after her breeders discovered she had multiple broken ribs, damaged teeth, bleeding from her mouth and head, and was unable to walk. … [Read more...] about Puppy Recovering After Alleged Abuse as Police Continue Investigation
Horse Found Dead After Being Dragged by Pickup Truck in Las Vegas Neighborhood as Investigation Continues
Residents in an east Las Vegas neighborhood are demanding answers after a horse was found dead on the side of the road following an incident in which it was reportedly dragged behind a pickup truck. The incident occurred on 25 June and is now the subject of an investigation by local authorities. Video obtained by KLAS, the sister station of News 2, appears to show a … [Read more...] about Horse Found Dead After Being Dragged by Pickup Truck in Las Vegas Neighborhood as Investigation Continues
Seagull Found With Crossbow Bolt Embedded in Chest Leaves Beachgoers Horrified
A seagull carrying a crossbow bolt lodged through its chest has shocked visitors to Weymouth Beach in Dorset, prompting renewed concern over deliberate attacks on wildlife. The injured gull was spotted perched alone on a beach bin on Monday evening, where people quickly noticed a long projectile protruding from its body. Despite the severe-looking injury, the bird appeared … [Read more...] about Seagull Found With Crossbow Bolt Embedded in Chest Leaves Beachgoers Horrified
Dog found in dumpster wrapped up in duct tape: “I have never seen anything like it”
In April, employees at an Omaha office heard something moving in a dumpster and assumed it was a raccoon. What they found instead was a small dog wrapped in duct tape, and a rescue that came with only minutes to spare. A Noise in the Dumpster According to the Nebraska Humane Society, workers at the accounting firm Sweets & Associates, near 132nd Street and West Center … [Read more...] about Dog found in dumpster wrapped up in duct tape: “I have never seen anything like it”