#animal-cruelty

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Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Brooklyn woman sentenced to 20 years for killing mom, tossing dog off balcony

A Brooklyn woman was sentenced to 20 years to life for fatally stabbing her mother and killing her mother's dog.
Pets
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

2 women arraigned on animal cruelty charges after dogs die in hot car

Two Bridgewater women pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty and confinement charges after leaving two dogs in a car that reached at least 130 degrees.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Emotionally-Stunted Psychopath': Social Media Erupts at Left-Wing Darling Hasan Piker for Appearing to Use Shock Collar on Stretching Dog

Piker was complaining about his poor internet connection which he equated with violence, and caused him to declare I hate this fucking country so much when he lost it on his dog for standing up. Kaya, please, just fucking go b-, just stop! said Piker, who appeared to be reaching for something that caused Kaya to let out a yelp. Jesus Christ, what are you doing? You're being such a baby! added Piker for good measure, before blaming his mom for spoiling her.
Left-wing politics
#pigeons
Psychology
fromMail Online
1 week ago

People who don't like animals are more likely to be PSYCHOPATHS

Psychopathic traits correlate with devaluing animals and increased likelihood of humiliating or harming animals, linked to sadism and broader antisocial risks.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Over 200 animals rescued from alleged hoarding at Northport home, woman charged

A wildlife rehabilitator, certified by the state environmental conservation department, is facing animal cruelty charges after more than 200 animals were found in her home in Northport, Long Island, officials said. The animals were discovered alongside a 95-year-old woman who was confined on the second floor of the property, Suffolk County authorities said Thursday. Samantha Boyd, 57, and her partner, Neal Weschler, 61, were arrested after investigators obtained a warrant to search their property the previous day.
US news
#hoarding
fromGothamist
5 months ago
NYC politics

Man arrested for allegedly hoarding nearly 50 dogs in Queens apartment, police say

A Queens man was charged with animal cruelty after police discovered over 40 dogs living in atrocious conditions in his apartment.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Pets

156 dogs, cats rescued from horror home of elderly Utah hoarder - who faces 637 charges of animal abuse

Over 150 dogs were rescued from a severely neglected home in Utah, leading to numerous animal cruelty charges against the owner.
Pets
fromPeople.com
4 months ago

NYPD Finds 48 Dogs Living in Squalor in 1-Bedroom Apartment: 'Surrounded by Filth'

Isaac Yadgarov faces nearly 100 counts of animal cruelty after 48 dogs were found in horrific conditions.
Pets
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

156 dogs, cats rescued from horror home of elderly Utah hoarder - who faces 637 charges of animal abuse

Over 150 dogs were rescued from a severely neglected home in Utah, leading to numerous animal cruelty charges against the owner.
Pets
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Over 200 animals, 95-year-old woman found in hoarding house on Long Island, DA says

A Long Island woman faces charges after authorities found 206 animals and a 95-year-old confined in squalid, overcrowded hoarding conditions.
#arson
fromQNS
2 weeks ago
New York City

Queens man indicted on animal cruelty, arson charges for killing dog in South Ozone Park: DA - QNS

fromQNS
2 weeks ago
New York City

Queens man indicted on animal cruelty, arson charges for killing dog in South Ozone Park: DA - QNS

#bronx
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Fast & Furious star facing animal cruelty charge after dogs kill neighbor's pet

Tyrese Gibson faces animal cruelty charges after one of his Cane Corso dogs killed a neighbor's dog and the dogs had been reported running loose multiple times.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Florida man killed, cooked and ate two of his pet peacocks, say authorities

A Florida man killed, cooked and ate two pet peacocks and threatened to kill more, resulting in arrest on aggravated animal cruelty charges.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Oakland man killed dog, beat boy, kidnapped woman, DA says

Police say the man slept in a chair in her bedroom that night, then attempted to talk to her about the issue the following day, but flew into a rage when she said no. First he allegedly slammed the woman into a wall, then hit her 17-year-old son and slammed him into a wall. Then he allegedly killed the small dog by throwing it into the ground, before dragging the woman away and she screaming, authorities said.
US news
Pets
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Police remove 115 animals from Mass. home, department says

Police and the MSPCA removed 115 animals from a Plympton home during an animal cruelty investigation citing unsanitary conditions and inadequate food and water.
#animal-rescue
#burglary
Agriculture
fromabc30.com
4 weeks ago

Pig stabbed to death ahead of Kern County Fair, suspect wanted

A county fair pig named Pancho was stabbed at a high school barn and later euthanized; police are investigating and the school launched a fundraiser.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Donkey recovering after latest arrow attack on wild burros in California

A wild burro, Cupid, was shot through the lung with an arrow, underwent emergency surgery, is recovering, and authorities and DonkeyLand are seeking suspects with a $24,000 reward.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I realized where I knew my date from, and the horrible memory came rushing back

A traumatic memory of intentional animal cruelty can justify declining a renewed relationship despite claimed personal change.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Kitten rescued from locked bag thrown over fence

A terrified 12-week-old kitten named Mavis was found in south London after being thrown over a barbed wire fence inside a zipped rucksack; RSPCA investigating.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

N.H. woman indicted for allegedly distributing 'animal crush' videos

Lynn Seymour of Manchester, New Hampshire, was indicted on federal charges for administering online groups that distributed animal crush videos depicting torture of monkeys.
#cockfighting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Afternoons of Solitude review toe-to-toe with the bravado of bullfighting

For anyone looking for an ethical statement on bullfighting, this is not that film. Composed primarily of a series of corrida at which Peruvian star matador Andres Roca Rey performs, this is an extremely tough watch for those with any kind of sympathy for animal rights. Director Albert Serra lauded for his 2022 thriller Pacifiction is not especially interested in the lives of the bulls, who all die desultory deaths, depicted with horrible intimacy here.
Film
Brooklyn
fromQNS
1 month ago

Brooklyn man charged with animal cruelty for duct taping pit bull in Gwen Ifill Park in Locust Manor: DA - QNS

A man was arrested and arraigned on multiple charges after allegedly duct-taping a pit bull and keeping five pit bulls in filthy kennels inside a van.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

Man Duct-Taped 'Defenseless' Dog's Face And Legs, NYC DA Says

Prosecutors said that around 6 p.m. on Aug. 23, Fyffe was seen on 133rd Avenue near Gwen Ifill Park in Locust Manor wrapping duct tape around a white and tan pit bull's snout, eyes, front legs, and back legs. When confronted by a witness and another individual, Fyffe allegedly pulled out a knife and waved it at them. The pair immediately called police and recorded the incident, later posting the video on social media, officials said.
Pets
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why Gordon Ramsay Won't Order One Controversial Soup - Tasting Table

Gordon Ramsay refuses to serve shark fin soup due to cruel finning practices and shark conservation concerns.
Pets
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYPD Quality of Life Team cuffs man who allegedly duct-taped dogs in Queens park | amNewYork

NYPD arrested a Queens man after a Good Samaritan stopped him from duct-taping a pitbull's mouth and attempting to dump the dog in a park.
US news
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

New indictment in alleged wolf torture brings friction to a Wyoming community - High Country News

Local resident defends a man accused of torturing a wounded wolf, condemns threats against his family, and notes perceived leniency of a $250 wildlife fine.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

South Bay horse ranch manager charged with animal cruelty after horse's death

A horse died of malnutrition and heat stroke under the care of Chaparral Ranch's manager, prompting animal cruelty charges.
#dogfighting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Teenagers who tortured and killed two kittens sentenced

District Judge Hina Rai described the case as deeply shocking and concerning, stating, 'Without a doubt, these are the most awful offences against animals that I have seen in this court.'
Social justice
#teenagers
#animal-welfare
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Pets

Remains of 37 dead dogs discovered in Essex police raid on animal shelter

Police found 37 dead dogs and saved 20 others during a raid at a shelter in Essex, leading to two arrests for animal cruelty.
fromQNS
5 months ago
Pets

Animal cruelty investigation underway after 40 dogs found in cramped Forest Hills apartment - QNS

Over 40 dogs were rescued from a neglected apartment in Queens, where they suffered from confinement and lack of care.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Remains of 37 dead dogs discovered in Essex police raid on animal shelter

Police found 37 dead dogs and saved 20 others during a raid at a shelter in Essex, leading to two arrests for animal cruelty.
Pets
fromQNS
5 months ago

Animal cruelty investigation underway after 40 dogs found in cramped Forest Hills apartment - QNS

Over 40 dogs were rescued from a neglected apartment in Queens, where they suffered from confinement and lack of care.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Forensic test pending as NYPD hunts psycho who set fire to dog in Queens | amNewYork

Police are hunting for the individual who set a dog on fire in Queens, awaiting forensic evidence for the cause of death.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Heartless killer seen pouring flammable liquid on pit bull before setting dog on fire in NYC

A dog was allegedly dragged, doused in flammable liquid, and set on fire in Queens.
New York City
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Carriage driver Ian McKeever acquitted in trial after horse collapsed and died

Ian McKeever was acquitted of animal cruelty charges after a horse collapsed while pulling a carriage in Manhattan.
Pets
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

2 women facing charges after dogs die in hot car in Bridgewater

Two women face animal cruelty charges after leaving dogs in a hot car, resulting in their deaths.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Toronto police arrest 2 people after dog allegedly dragged by moving car | CBC News

Two individuals were arrested for willful cruelty after a dog was allegedly dragged by a moving vehicle.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US: Trump administration sues California over egg prices DW 07/10/2025

Trump's administration sued California officials over higher egg prices caused by state regulations.
#animal-rights
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Social justice

'The chickens are not fine': Chaos erupts at California Trader Joe's

A protester glued himself to the poultry section at Trader Joe's to protest ties to an animal cruelty-exposed supplier.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Tethered dog dragged through streets behind SUV. Driver calls it 'horrific accident,' official says

Footage from a trailing vehicle shows a red-and-brown Doberman pinscher being dragged behind an older-model black Jeep Cherokee SUV on Wednesday around 5:45 p.m. The dog rolled, flipped and tumbled as the vehicle traveled about 30 miles per hour along Edgewood Drive in Spring Valley.
Pets
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Freddy the beloved NYC bodega cat is killed by dogs as their female owner, pals 'cheered': activists

Someone deliberately set dogs on a defenseless cat while people watched and cheered, calling the incident pure evil, said Dan Rimada of Bodega Cats of New York.
New York City
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Over 100 cats rescued from California Taco Bell parking lot

The deputy estimated there were at least 20 cats in distress in the van, but when county animal control officers arrived, they found 106 "extremely emaciated" cats inside.
Pets
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

2 adults charged with assaulting horses, and a teen with attempted murder at L.A. protests

Over 40 individuals charged for violence and vandalism at immigration protests in L.A.
#cats
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Pets

134 cats found crammed into a U-Haul van, pressed against the front windshield

134 cats were found in distress inside a U-Haul van in a Taco Bell parking lot, with numerous fatalities and an arrest for animal cruelty.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Pets

Long Island widower, 75, busted after 2 dozen dead cats found frozen in putrid house of horrors

Stephen Glantz faces multiple animal cruelty charges after dozens of cats, both dead and alive, were discovered in his unsanitary home.
Pets
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Long Island widower, 75, busted after 2 dozen dead cats found frozen in putrid house of horrors

Stephen Glantz faces multiple animal cruelty charges after dozens of cats, both dead and alive, were discovered in his unsanitary home.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Australian man charged with cattle theft after $100,000 load of bull semen found

A Grafton man faces multiple charges for allegedly stealing over 100 cattle, including valuable wagyu, and attempting to sell them fraudulently.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

California dog trainer charged with animal cruelty, evidence destruction in deaths of 11 dogs

Aimee Gutierrez, speaking about her dog Saint, expressed her devastation, stating: "We were not given details; we were not given the chance to say goodbye."
Pets
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Dog trainer, girlfriend covered up deaths of at least 11 dogs, police say. They face felony charges

Two individuals are facing felony charges for causing the deaths of at least 11 dogs in their care.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Irvine animal trainer and his girlfriend arrested in connection with death of 10 dogs

Two individuals arrested for animal cruelty after multiple dog deaths, sparking investigation into potential foul play.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Disney+ removes classic horror film following concerns around 'cruel' scenes

The RSPCA is really concerned that a loophole currently exists allowing animal abuse scenes deemed unacceptable elsewhere to be streamed freely and legally into our homes.
Independent films
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Woman accused of killing lawyer on Charlestown houseboat pleads not guilty

Nora Nelson faces murder charges for allegedly killing lawyer Joseph Donohue and his dog amid suspicious circumstances.
Pets
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
4 months ago

Mutilated cat found burnt and covered in sand in Neasden children's play area

A mutilated cat was discovered in a children's play area, prompting an investigation by the RSPCA that considers foul play.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago

Devastating moment dead dog is found dumped in Surrey woods

"This was an incredibly distressing discovery for the people who found this body and we are grateful to them for reporting this."
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Woman arrested after police find bodies of 37 dogs at Essex home

The Independent's commitment to providing quality journalism plays a crucial role in informing the public on critical issues, making journalism accessible without barriers like paywalls.
UK news
Pets
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

London woman, 25, arrested after 37 dead dogs found at 'rescue centre'

A 25-year-old man was arrested for animal cruelty involving 37 dead dogs found at a rescue center in Essex.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Cat found decapitated in Welling alley with injuries suspected to be human inflicted

"I saw a post on social media and automatically thought, oh my gosh, this could be our Bob. I walked around the area and he was just there with literally no head, just his body."
Pets
fromQNS
4 months ago

Forest Hills man faces up to a year in jail for hoarding 48 dogs in one-bedroom apartment: DA - QNS

"The defendant is accused of hoarding 48 Belgian Malinois in a cramped and filthy apartment filled with the animals' excrement," Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. "At least three of the dogs were too sick to be saved and had to be humanely euthanized due to neglect."
NYC politics
Pets
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Sick dog owner allegedly cooked Chihuahua in his oven because it wouldn't stop barking

The Alabama dog owner allegedly cooked his Chihuahua in an oven due to incessant barking.
Pets
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Couple jailed after baby found living in 'absolutely disgusting' home with rotting goat carcass, dozens of animals

A South Carolina couple was arrested for child neglect and animal cruelty after their home was found in horrific unsanitary conditions.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Alleged Santa Ana killer of up to 20 cats skips arraignment hearing. He now faces an arrest warrant

Alejandro Acosta faces multiple animal cruelty charges and skipped his arraignment, heightening public outrage and prompting a warrant for his arrest.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Teenagers admit torturing and killing two kittens after one found hanging from tree

Teenage defendants pleaded guilty to the brutal killing of two kittens in London, raising serious concerns about animal cruelty.
Pets
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Two teenagers due in court charged with animal cruelty after kittens 'tortured and killed'

Two teenagers were arrested for animal cruelty and possession of a blade, highlighting youth involvement in serious offenses.
Agriculture
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Florida man allegedly shot neighbor's pregnant cow 5 times, riddling it with bullets

A Florida man was arrested for shooting his neighbor's pregnant cow after it wandered onto his property.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Two teenagers arrested over torture and killing of kittens in west London

The Metropolitan Police is treating this horrific incident extremely seriously, reflecting the community's distress and the importance of educating youth about animal care.
London politics
#police-investigation
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Hunt on for teens after kittens found 'mutilated'

Sgt Babs Rock stated, 'This is an incredibly distressing incident which I know has caused concern in the local community,' indicating the serious nature of the crime.
Pets
Pets
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Fetid LI home had dead cats in freezer, dead kittens in boxes - and even seasoned rescuers were gagging at the stench

A shocking case in Long Island revealed a house filled with dead and sick cats, showcasing severe neglect and animal cruelty.
Pets
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Sickos film live opossum they set on fire - while laughing with delight: 'One of the most heinous cases'

A group filmed themselves burning an opossum alive, leading to public outcry and a police investigation.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Birdman accused of stealing pigeons in East Village park winds up caged again on assault charge | amNewYork

A man arrested for pigeon catching faces new charges related to a past assault just as he was about to be released.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | Cops cuff Pennsylvania man for catching pigeons in Manhattan park; had truck full of birds | amNewYork

A man was arrested for allegedly catching pigeons in Tompkins Square Park on his birthday.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Protest near home of suspect in serial cat killings leads to vandalism; police urge calm

Residents expressed outrage over suspected animal cruelty, leading to a vigil that escalated into vandalism.
Police warned about the consequences of violent protests amid emotions surrounding animal cruelty.
Pets
fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago

Protesters gather at home of suspected California cat killer after he is released on bail

Community members protested Alejandro Acosta's quick release on bail after he was arrested for allegedly killing multiple neighborhood cats.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Serial cat killer suspect arrested, potentially linked to a dozen-plus slayings, authorities say

An Orange County man has been arrested for allegedly harming over a dozen neighborhood cats, with ongoing investigations to gather evidence and timelines.
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