A German Shepherd has died after being found severely underweight with a muzzle allegedly taped permanently to his face, while his owner has been banned from keeping animals. Sparrow was discovered at the home of Joanne Falconer, 58, in South Shields, South Tyneside, with a plastic basket muzzle secured around his nose using silver duct tape and brown parcel tape around the … [Read more...] about German Shepherd Dies After Muzzle Was ‘Permanently Taped’ to His Head as Owner Is Banned From Keeping Pets
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Shirtless Man Banned From Keeping Animals After CCTV Captures Dog Being Thrown Over Six-Foot Fence
A man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after CCTV footage captured him grabbing a small dog by the head and throwing it over a six-foot fence in an incident that prompted an RSPCA investigation. The case, heard at Bristol Magistrates' Court, also resulted in his partner receiving a five-year ban from keeping dogs after both admitted offences under animal … [Read more...] about Shirtless Man Banned From Keeping Animals After CCTV Captures Dog Being Thrown Over Six-Foot Fence
Dog Reunites With Her Family Eight Years After Being Stolen — A Miracle Nobody Expected
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
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