A judge called the case "egregious" cruelty, but handed down a community order because of the defendant's mental health. What Happened to Celine Victoria Lodge, 33, from Bournemouth in Dorset, England, adopted a Macedonian sheepdog named Celine, who had been rescued by a charity. Within three months, according to prosecutors, she was posting on social media about how much … [Read more...] about Woman who stabbed and killed her ‘stupid’ dog she adopted avoids jail by blaming PTSD
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Dog chained to post can’t even rest head – then animal hero decides there’s only one thing to do
A guard dog named Cala, chained so tightly that her head hung from her neck, has made a remarkable recovery after neighbors, police and an animal sanctuary in Costa Rica stepped in. Weak, sick and unable to stand when she was found, she survived years of neglect and later a poisoning attack at the shelter, and was eventually placed with a foster family. A Guard Dog in … [Read more...] about Dog chained to post can’t even rest head – then animal hero decides there’s only one thing to do
Owner chains ‘diseased’ pup to old truck and left him to starve
When a young dog named Duke was rumored to have a contagious disease, his neighbors in a Bulgarian village did exactly what they were told: they stayed away. For 10 days, nobody helped him. Then one woman noticed. The Rumor and the Chain Duke was about 10 months old when the story began. A rumor spread that he carried a highly contagious illness and that nobody should go … [Read more...] about Owner chains ‘diseased’ pup to old truck and left him to starve
Eight to Ten Pieces of Chicken a Day — How a 118-Pound Dog Named Nuggi Led to Jail Time in New Zealand
When animal inspectors walked into a home in South Auckland in 2021, they were braced for the kind of cases they usually see: underfed, neglected animals. What they found instead was a dog so overweight he could barely walk. Found at 118 Pounds The dog, a brown crossbreed named Nuggi, came to the attention of authorities in October 2021, when police carried out a search … [Read more...] about Eight to Ten Pieces of Chicken a Day — How a 118-Pound Dog Named Nuggi Led to Jail Time in New Zealand
A Kitten Named Tigro Was Attacked in Sardinia — His Death Led to a Reward, an Investigation and a Public Appeal
The death of a small kitten in a Sardinian countryside town has shaken Italy. Tigro's story, which unfolded in February 2025, drew an outpouring of grief and a rare public appeal to those responsible. What Happened to Tigro On February 3, 2025, Tigro was found in the countryside around Dolianova, a town in southern Sardinia, after being doused in gasoline and set alight. … [Read more...] about A Kitten Named Tigro Was Attacked in Sardinia — His Death Led to a Reward, an Investigation and a Public Appeal