Florida Man Charged for Animal Cruelty After Leaving Parrot in Hot Car
COLLIER COUNTY, FL – A Florida man is in hot water after leaving his pet parrot locked inside a hot car in a parking lot …
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Brant Man Charged for Nine Counts of Animal Neglect, Torture
An investigation by the SPCA has led to nine counts of animal neglect against 49-year-old Jesika S. Bristol-Glor of Town of Brant. Bristol-Glor was arraigned …
Nearly 100 dogs rescued during investigation into animal fighting
SAVANNAH, GA: Nearly 100 dogs were rescued as a result of an investigation into animal fighting in three Georgia counties. The investigation, led by the …
Two Charged for Illegal Cockfighting in Violation of the Animal Welfare Act in Bakersfield
FRESNO, Calif. — Today, a federal grand jury charged Jorge Calderon-Campos, 41, and Horacio Ortega-Martinez, 35, both Mexican nationals residing in Bakersfield, in separate indictments …
Former USDA animal inspector pleads guilty
LAREDO, Texas – A 68-year-old Laredo man has admitted to accepting bribes, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Roberto Adams pleaded guilty to accepting over …
Police Volunteers Help to Raise $58,000 for Animal Rescues in Pittsburgh Area
PITTSBURGH, PA – Volunteers in the Pittsburgh area have raised nearly $60,000 to help area pet shelters and pet advocates. “Officer Christine Luffey and her …
Operator of Portland Animal Rescue Business Charged for Role in Wire Fraud Conspiracy, Illegally Dispensing Animal Drugs
PORTLAND, Ore.—The operator of a Portland area animal rescue, rehabilitation, boarding, and adoption company is facing federal charges for her role in a conspiracy to …
Animal Activists Upset Over USDA Contract to Control Toms River Geese Population
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has signed a new contract with the USDA to manage the township’s wild geese population, and …
Animal Food Contraband from China Remains at Record Levels at LA/LB Seaport
A CBP agriculture specialist inspects a shipmentof prohibited meat products. LOS ANGELES—The seizures of prohibited meat products from China continue at levels never seen before …
After the deaths of six dogs, Shamong pet owner pleads guilty to animal cruelty
SHAMONG, NJ – A Shamong woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of six dogs that were being kept at her property by failing …
Seventeen Kentuckians Indicted for Animal Fighting Charges
LEXINGTON, Ky.- In four separate indictments, issued by a federal grand jury sitting in London, 17 Kentuckians have been indicted with various offenses related to …
Depew Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Animal Cruelty Charge for Beating His Cat to Death With a Baseball Bat
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 52-year-old Boyd C. Baker of Depew pleaded guilty yesterday morning to one count of Aggravated Cruelty …
Man who killed cat with baseball bat pleads guilty to felony animal cruelty charge
DEPEW, NY – A Depew man who was accused of beating his cat with a baseball bat is now facing felony animal cruelty charges. This …
We are sickened: New Jersey animal shelter says after dog abandoned in bag along railroad tracks
VINELAND, NJ – One of the long-term issues left behind by the COVID-19 pandemic and the current inflation crisis across America is pet owners abandoning …
New Jersey moves bill to impose stiffer penalties, seizure for animal cruelty cases
Trenton – The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Patrick Diegnan, Jr. that would revise current law prohibiting cruel tethering and confinement of dogs and …
Owner of third cockfighting venue sentenced to prison for illegal animal fighting operation
STATESBORO, GA: A Burke County man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to operating a cockfighting venue. William Shannon Scott, 49, of Midville, Ga., …
Ocean County mourns loss of AHS animal advocate icon, Barbara Lathrop
by Sandy Hickman LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – How do you tell a story about a storyteller? It’s hard. In fact, this may be the most …
Queens woman charged for animal cruelty after 50 cats and dogs found in unsanitary conditions
QUEENS, NY _ Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced that Elizabeth Grant, 53, has been charged with failure to provide proper food and drink …
Identity Sought of Animal Cruelty Suspect Who Shot Dog in Dallas
DALLAS, TEXAS – On November 12, 2021, a 6-month-old female, black and brown medium-sized dog was found loose in the 100 block of S. Murdeaux …
Owner of cockfighting venue sentenced to prison for running illegal animal fighting operation
STATESBORO, GA: An Emanuel County man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to operating a cockfighting venue. Wendell Allan Strickland, 67, of Swainsboro, Ga., …
U.S. Attorney’s Office Settles ADA Service Animal Dispute with Cedar Rapids Convenience Store
Midwest Petroleum & Convenience, Inc. (Midwest Petroleum), doing business as 7Star Liquor and Tobacco Outlet, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, convenience store, has agreed to settle …
272 Month Federal Prison Sentence for South Florida Veterinarian Who Sexually Abused Dogs, Created Animal Crush Video
Miami, Florida – A licensed veterinarian based in Aventura, Florida who recorded himself sexually abusing dogs, shared the bestiality videos on-line, and collected on-line child …