WEYMOUTH, Mass. – A raccoon that was intentionally set on fire has died, despite receiving around-the-clock care from the New England Wildlife Center. The animal was admitted to the center on Dec. 30 and was under their care for two weeks. Despite undergoing three surgeries, the severity of the burns proved to be too much … Read more
LONDON, UK – A recent report by World Animal Protection UK revealed that major UK banks are falling short when it comes to considering animal welfare policies. The report, titled ‘Banking on Welfare,’ gave five of the largest banks a score of 0 percent on animal welfare. However, a few banks such as Triodos, Standard … Read more
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – A Long Island man has been arrested in connection with an animal cruelty investigation after allegedly shooting two German Shepherds in the head with a rifle, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Carlos Lauro, 76, is facing charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and neglect of impounded animals. The investigation … Read more
CANTON, Ga. – A Cherokee County man, Randall Thaxton, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, with the first five years to be served behind bars, for his involvement in dog fighting and animal cruelty. The sentencing comes after authorities conducted a welfare check in Canton and found evidence of dog fighting both inside … Read more
SOUTH WEYMOUTH, Mass. – The New England Wildlife Center in South Weymouth recently experienced a tragic loss when a raccoon, intentionally set on fire by a man from Quincy, passed away from its injuries after two weeks of treatment. The Quincy Police arrested the man, Andrew Chieu, on animal cruelty charges after he placed the … Read more
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – A man from Riverhead, New York, faced a judge on Thursday, Jan. 11, after being arraigned on multiple charges related to animal cruelty. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office was alerted after a 1-year-old German Shepherd was brought to a Westbury veterinary hospital with a gunshot wound to its head. The dog, … Read more
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. – A Long Island man is facing charges of animal cruelty after he was found to have shot two dogs in the head with a rifle on his property. The disturbing discovery has shocked the local community and prompted an investigation into the incident. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was … Read more
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – A 76-year-old man from Riverhead, New York, has been charged with felony animal cruelty after allegedly fatally shooting two German Shepherds with a rifle. Carlo Lauro was ordered held without bail at his arraignment by Riverhead Town Justice Sean Walter. District Attorney Ray Tierney described the case as “a particularly horrific example … Read more
NATCHEZ, Miss. – An Adams County woman is facing charges of animal cruelty, accused of hoarding several dogs. Sandra Burch, 54, turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest, as reported by The Natchez Democrat. Authorities stated that Burch failed to provide the dogs with adequate food, shelter, and care. She appeared … Read more
JACKSON, N.Y. – A 32-year-old man from Jackson, New York was arraigned on January 5 on several serious charges, including first-degree rape and animal cruelty. According to New York State Police, the investigation into Nickalas Connor began on October 12, 2023, following a report of child sexual assault. The investigation led police to Connor’s residence, … Read more