Cane Corsos seized as dog owner hit with assault and cruelty charges

Owner of multiple dogs sent to county jail SECAUCUS, NJ – The owner of three Cane Corso dogs has been arrested and charged after separate incidents in Secaucus and Hoboken led to…

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Animal advocates demand charges after dog Boe shot and killed by man in Wantage Township

WANTAGE, N.J. – Animal welfare advocates are calling for criminal charges after a dog named Boe was shot and fatally wounded earlier this month in a Wantage Township neighborhood, arguing the act…

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New Jersey lawmakers move to create public registry for convicted animal abusers, like Meghan’s Law

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would establish a statewide registry for convicted animal abusers, marking one of the most sweeping efforts yet to track and…

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Riverhead man jailed again after 50 animals rescued from unlicensed slaughterhouse

RIVERHEAD, NY – A Riverhead man previously convicted in a high-profile animal cruelty case is back behind bars after authorities confiscated more than 50 animals from his property, which investigators identified as…

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California man linked to violent extremist group ‘764’ indicted on child exploitation, animal abuse, and threat charges

SACRAMENTO, CA – A 19-year-old Porterville man alleged to be part of the violent extremist network known as “764” has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, including sexual…

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Two charged after 20 animals found living in hazardous home conditions in South Jersey

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Two women face multiple charges after authorities discovered nearly two dozen animals living in dangerous conditions inside a Savannah Street home. Investigators executed a search warrant in the…

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New York District Attorney announces conviction in animal neglect case

District attorney announces conviction in animal neglect case MONROE, NY – A jury has convicted Hannah Rose, 33, of Monroe, on two counts of failure to provide proper food and drink to…

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Queens DA indicts man in pit bull killing and arson case, vows tougher stance on cruelty

QUEENS, N.Y. – A Queens man has been indicted on multiple charges, including animal cruelty, arson, and criminal mischief, for allegedly killing a pit bull and burning its body on a South…

Animal rights groups call for max penalty after NYC dog set on fire

Man arrested after pit bull set on fire in Queens as animal groups demand maximum penalty NEW YORK — A suspect is in custody after surveillance footage captured a dog being doused…

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Pennsylvania man charged with cruelty to over 50 dogs arrested in early morning raid

PITTSBURGH, PA — A man accused of more than 50 counts of animal neglect and cruelty was arrested early Friday after authorities tracked him to a trailer in Washington County, officials said.…

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Brick man sentenced to jail, lifetime ban from owning animals after 157 cats found in home

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township man was sentenced Friday to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail and permanently banned from owning animals after pleading guilty to two counts of…

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Pit bull beaten with trailer hitch for over four minutes; roommate charged with aggravated cruelty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man has been arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after surveillance footage captured him brutally assaulting his roommate’s dog with a metal trailer hitch, leaving the animal…

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Coatesville Man Sentenced to Prison After Pleading Guilty to Animal Abuse

COATESVILLE, Pa. — A Coatesville man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to aggravated animal cruelty following a disturbing case of abuse involving a dog named Ava. Curtis Bacon, 34,…

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South Carolina Mother Arrested for Killing Daughters, Animal Abuse

LADSON, S.C. — A South Carolina mother is in custody following disturbing allegations that involve the death of her 10-month-old daughter and the abuse of several animals. Sara Constance Shakeri-Taylor, 39, has…

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County Officials Seizes All Pets From Repeat Animal Welfare Abuser

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — The Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced a significant development in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation in Forest Hill. Deputies and Animal Control Officers executed a search warrant at…

New Jersey Animal Hoarders Plead Guilty After 172 Dogs Found in Deplorable Conditions

BRICK, NJ—Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that two Brick Township residents have entered guilty pleas to serious charges stemming from a 2022 investigation. Michele Nycz, 60, and Aimee Lonczak, 51,…

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Wildwood Man Charged for Animal Negligence After Dozens of Dogs Found, 1 Dead

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Detectives from the Galloway Township Police Department have arrested 23-year-old Jason Millar of Wildwood Crest on charges of animal cruelty. On Saturday, February 10, 2024, authorities responded to…

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Evesham Police Provide Update on Mass Animal Abuse Case

Evesham, NJ – On August 28, Evesham Police responded to a call in the 600 block of Main Street, where they discovered a severe case of animal cruelty. Fourteen living dogs, numerous…

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Monmouth County man who killed murdered cat facing cruelty charges

HOWELL, NJ – Christopher Sanchez, a 29-year-old resident of Howell Township, has been charged with intentionally killing his pet cat named Lilith, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Sanchez is…

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Seven Chilton County Residents Sentenced for Felony Violations of the Animal Welfare Act, Ending One of the Largest Cockfighting Operations in the Country

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – A seventh and final Verbena, Alabama, resident was sentenced yesterday for violating the Animal Welfare Act’s prohibition against animal fighting ventures in connection with…

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