PLEASANT HILL, Missouri – A dog trainer from Missouri is facing multiple citations for animal abuse after a video of him mistreating a German Shepherd went viral on social media. Matt Fiala, who runs a dog training service called Advanced Canine Training, was captured on video kicking a crate with the dog inside and scaring … Read more
EDINBURGH, Scotland – Lukasz Czapla, a child killer convicted of murdering his two-year-old son, was assaulted by another inmate at the high-security HMP Edinburgh. The attack occurred shortly after Czapla was found guilty of possession of child abuse images. The 43-year-old had been moved to an enhanced section of the prison, where he was targeted … Read more
Charleston, West Virginia (AP) – West Virginia is considering the establishment of an animal abuse registry, joining six other states that already have similar measures in place. The registry would list the names of individuals with prior animal abuse history, creating more transparency for animal shelters and potential adopters. The effort is being led by … Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia – The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld the break-and-enter convictions of two animal-rights activists who were involved in a protest at an Abbotsford hog farm in 2019. Amy Soranno and Nick Schafer of Kelowna have expressed their intention to appeal their sentences of 30 days in jail and one year of … Read more
CHANDLER, Arizona – A woman from Chandler, Arizona is facing new charges in connection with an animal abuse case. The woman, whose name has not been disclosed, was initially arrested on charges related to animal abuse, but has now been hit with additional charges. Authorities have not released specific details about the nature of the … Read more
BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas – A grand jury in Brazoria County has handed down 41 counts of animal cruelty against Cynthia Anne Manders. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on August 18, 2023. Authorities say Manders is facing multiple misdemeanors for animal cruelty, and if convicted, she could face fines of up to $4,000, … Read more
CHANDLER, Arizona – A woman from Chandler, Arizona, is facing a new 24-count indictment in connection to an animal abuse investigation. The charges include alleged cruelty and neglect of animals, as well as the operation of an illegal animal boarding and breeding facility. The indictment comes after authorities raided the woman’s property and found numerous … Read more
San Antonio, Texas – The case of the fatal shootings of Savanah Soto, her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, and their unborn baby has taken a new turn with the arrest of Myrta Romanos, the stepmother of Christopher Preciado, who is charged with capital murder. The arrest of Romanos sheds light on the complex and tragic events … Read more
FLUVANNA COUNTY, Va. – The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in an investigation involving a potentially intentional harm to a pet. According to the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred in the Lake Monticello community on January 6th, and the victim, a cat named Shadwell, was found injured in the area of … Read more
New York, New York – Animal abuse is a pervasive issue across the United States, with an estimated 10 million animals dying from abuse, neglect, or cruelty each year. Shockingly, this number equates to approximately one animal facing abuse every minute in the U.S. The severity of animal abuse is underscored by the fact that … Read more