Few things are more heartbreaking than having a beloved pet stolen. The uncertainty is unbearable: Are they safe? Are they being mistreated? Will you ever see them again? For one family in Sussex, England, that nightmare lasted eight long years — until hope finally turned into a miracle. In 2013, their cocker spaniel Cassie was stolen directly from the front garden of … [Read more...] about Dog Reunites With Her Family Eight Years After Being Stolen — A Miracle Nobody Expected
Animal welfare laws
Georgia man sentenced to nearly 500 years for facilitating dog fights, abusing animals
In a landmark case that has sent shockwaves through the animal welfare community, a Georgia man has been sentenced to 475 years in prison for facilitating dog fights and abusing animals. This unprecedented sentence, the longest known in U.S. history for such crimes, underscores the severity of animal cruelty and the growing legal consequences for those involved in illegal … [Read more...] about Georgia man sentenced to nearly 500 years for facilitating dog fights, abusing animals
She thought dog was full of bites – then vet looks closer and calls the police
Sadly, there are many people out there who should never be allowed to own or be near animals. Some year ago, Hayden Howard noticed that something wasn’t right with her dog. Her English Mastiff Jackson had been playing in the backyard while she was inside. When she called him in it looked like he was covered in insect bites. But when she looked closer she realized that … [Read more...] about She thought dog was full of bites – then vet looks closer and calls the police