Jerusalem, Israel – The body of a 14-year-old Israeli shepherd, Benjamin Achimeir, was discovered in the West Bank on Saturday morning. Officials are investigating the killing as a possible terror attack after the teen went missing while shepherding in the settlement of Malachei Shalom, according to reports from Israeli media. The sheep he was tending … Read more
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Hagerstown Police Department has made significant progress in the case of the murder of Kevin Michael Shepherd, arresting three individuals in connection with the crime. On January 26, officers responded to the 1200 block of Marshall Street after receiving reports of shots fired. Tragically, they discovered Shepherd deceased from gunshot wounds. … Read more
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
TOLLESON, AZ (AP) – A two-year-old German shepherd named Symba is recovering after being shot in the right leg near Country Place Boulevard and West Kerby Avenue in Tolleson last Sunday night. The dog’s owner, Bridgett Ivy, rescued Symba from an abusive home in which he was being mistreated. She described Symba as a gentle … Read more
A Long Island man from Riverhead, New York has been arrested after allegedly shooting two of his German Shepherd dogs in the head with a rifle. This disturbing incident led authorities to the discovery of an illegal slaughterhouse operation on his property. The man, identified as Carlos Lauro, 76, was taken into custody after one … Read more
Williamsport, PA – A woman from Lycoming County, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals after abandoning a male German shepherd in frigid conditions. Miranda Nicole Waldman, 25, entered the plea in court and is set to be sentenced on April 9. As part of the plea agreement, she is required to pay restitution … Read more
PLEASANT HILL, Mo. – A man from Pleasant Hill, Missouri, is facing charges of animal cruelty after a video of him abusing a young German Shepherd went viral on social media. Matt Fiala is now confronted with charges related to the disturbing footage that was shared with the police after the incident occurred on January … Read more
PLEASANT HILL, Mo. – A dog trainer in Pleasant Hill, Missouri is facing three charges from the city after a video of her mistreatment of a German Shepherd went viral. The trainer, who goes by the name of Peggy Hogan, was captured on video forcefully handling the dog while training. The video quickly gained attention … Read more