San Jose, California – San Jose police are currently conducting an investigation following a tragic discovery during a welfare check on Friday night. Officers responded to the call around 9 p.m. in the vicinity of North Fourth and East Saint John streets. Upon arrival, they found a woman who had been fatally shot, with evidence … Read more
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The 23-year-old YouTuber known as TwoMad was found unresponsive at his residence in Los Angeles, California, during a welfare check conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on Tuesday night. Concerns were raised when TwoMad had not been in contact for several days and had missed some appointments, prompting officers … Read more
NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. – A man from Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania, is facing charges of animal neglect and cruelty after police found an emaciated dog tied up outside his home. The dog, discovered by a Northern Cambria officer on January 2, was reported to be severely malnourished, with visible bones and significant fur loss. The officer … 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
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
CONCORD, N.H. – Fifth-grader Ellie Lively has been sworn in as New Hampshire’s new ‘Kid Governor’ with a specific focus on animal welfare. The inauguration ceremony took place at the State House in Concord, where she took the oath of office administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordan MacDonald. Ellie, hailing from Nashua, attends Bicentennial … Read more
HENDERSON, N.C. — A death investigation is currently underway in Vance County after three individuals were discovered deceased inside a residence. The victims have been identified as 49-year-old Danielle Williams of Henderson, 25-year-old Tre’von Hargrove of Henderson, and 47-year-old Juan Black of Louisburg. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office was notified for a welfare check shortly … Read more
LIMERICK, IRELAND – The number of cruelty cases reported to Limerick Animal Welfare (LAW) continues to increase according to the sanctuary manager, Marie O’Connor. The sanctuary is facing an overflow of abandoned puppies and unwanted animals, reflecting the ongoing mistreatment of animals. One example is Whiskey, a German Shepherd, who was found severely malnourished and … Read more
TULSA, Okla. – After a long and dedicated career as an animal cruelty investigator, Tim Geen has retired from his position at the end of December. Geen’s impact on the Tulsa SPCA shelter and the community at large has been profound, reflecting the proverb etched on a cornerstone brick outside the shelter: “A righteous man … Read more
Dublin, Ireland — Animal welfare advocates in Ireland are alarmed by the surge in animal cruelty cases, with a 75% increase in potential criminal prosecutions for such offenses, as reported by the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The organization noted a significant rise in the number of dogs and cats being … Read more