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Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Dog owners warned over poison meat found in parks

Suspected poisoned meat found in west London parks has caused serious illness and death in animals.
#dog-attack
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

75-year-old Brooklyn woman says dog walker attacked her outside home

A 75-year-old woman was attacked by a dog walker after being accused of splashing ammonia on them.
Pets
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Police search for owner, dog after man and dog are attacked in Everett

Police are searching for a dog owner after their pet attacked another dog and its owner in Everett.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

75-year-old Brooklyn woman says dog walker attacked her outside home

A 75-year-old woman was attacked by a dog walker after being accused of splashing ammonia on them.
Pets
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Police search for owner, dog after man and dog are attacked in Everett

Police are searching for a dog owner after their pet attacked another dog and its owner in Everett.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

NYPD releases pic of woman who viciously beat Brooklyn grandma in clash over dog poop

A 75-year-old Brooklyn grandmother was brutally attacked after asking two women to pick up their dog's feces.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data

Webloc is a global geolocation surveillance system used by various law enforcement agencies, providing access to data from millions of mobile devices.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Elon-Headed Robot Dog Spotted In San Francisco

A robot dog with Elon Musk's head promotes an art show, showcasing the intersection of technology, art, and evolving digital identities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Community concerned about rise in auto thefts at GO station parking lots in Scarborough | CBC News

Auto thefts at GO station parking lots in Scarborough have increased, prompting calls for improved security measures from the local community.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

We Took Our Neighbor to Court Over What He Did to Our Dog. My Daughter Still Wants Revenge.

Teaching children about proportionality and justice is crucial, especially after traumatic events involving pets.
#immigration
US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.
US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Humpday Headlines: Oakland Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Kills Cat

A cat died and multiple residents were displaced in a North Oakland apartment fire, with four units damaged but no injuries reported.
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Creepy secret spy cameras are found hidden outside California homes - as terrifying warning issued

Hidden spy cameras are being discovered outside homes in Los Angeles County, likely used by burglars to monitor homeowners.
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Pebblebee's new Halo tracker doubles as a personal safety device

The Halo features a built-in flashlight powered by a rechargeable battery, designed to last for a year, enhancing its utility as a location tracker.
Wearables
Pets
fromCbsnews
13 hours ago

Video shows cat being rescued from Long Island Rail Road tracks

A cat named Garfield was rescued from Long Island Rail Road tracks after being spotted by a train engineer.
Toronto startup
from99% Invisible
6 days ago

Service Request #5: Is My Car in a Lot of Trouble? - 99% Invisible

Predatory towing involves companies impounding vehicles and demanding inflated fees, often using aggressive tactics and local spotters.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Three-month-old baby girl dies in suspected dog attack in Redcar

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
Pets
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

NJ pitbulls kill good Samaritan who tried to break up their fight

A good Samaritan was mauled to death while trying to break up a fight between three pit bulls in Newark, New Jersey.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Creepy surveillance': why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia, are protesting the city's contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and data ownership issues.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Coyote attack caught on camera near Los Angeles raises concern in Bay Area

Coyote attacks are rare, but caution is advised during pupping season due to increased territorial behavior.
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Brooklyn grandma viciously beaten after asking women to pick up their dogs' poop

Linda Scott was attacked by a woman outside her President St. home near Troy Ave. in Crown Heights around 9 a.m. Monday, cops said. Video obtained by the Daily News shows the victim arguing with a woman, whose two unleashed dogs run freely on the sidewalk nearby, when another woman wearing a red sweatshirt storms up and starts swinging.
Brooklyn
fromLady Freethinker
3 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

A Bay Area city is offering free doorbell cameras. Experts are raising concerns.

The safety tool can improve case solvability, support suspect identification and enhance overall public safety outcomes.
Privacy technologies
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

A donkey 'serial killer' is on the loose in Calif.'s Inland Empire

A $50,000 reward is offered for information on brutal attacks against wild donkeys in California's Inland Empire.
#animal-cruelty
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Man accused of kicking dog in Roxbury before being assaulted by group

A man faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly kicking a dog into the street in Roxbury.
Pets
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Baychester dog attack on opossum sparks cruelty probe

A dog attacked an opossum in Baychester, leading to the animal's death and an investigation for possible animal cruelty.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Man killed girlfriend's pet rabbit, Momo, tossing him from second-floor window, authorities say

A North Hollywood man faces charges for killing his girlfriend's rabbit and domestic violence, potentially facing eight years in prison.
Pets
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Thug arrested for stomping his girlfriend's 2-month-old rabbit called 'Momo' and throwing it out a window

Nikolas Hart faces multiple charges, including animal cruelty, after allegedly killing his girlfriend's pet rabbit during a violent outburst.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
1 week ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

Detroit Police Department has appointed its first officer dedicated to investigating animal cruelty cases.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Man accused of kicking dog in Roxbury before being assaulted by group

A man faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly kicking a dog into the street in Roxbury.
Pets
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Baychester dog attack on opossum sparks cruelty probe

A dog attacked an opossum in Baychester, leading to the animal's death and an investigation for possible animal cruelty.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Man killed girlfriend's pet rabbit, Momo, tossing him from second-floor window, authorities say

A North Hollywood man faces charges for killing his girlfriend's rabbit and domestic violence, potentially facing eight years in prison.
Pets
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Thug arrested for stomping his girlfriend's 2-month-old rabbit called 'Momo' and throwing it out a window

Nikolas Hart faces multiple charges, including animal cruelty, after allegedly killing his girlfriend's pet rabbit during a violent outburst.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
1 week ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

Detroit Police Department has appointed its first officer dedicated to investigating animal cruelty cases.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Why I Left Health Tech to Fix Our Broken Pet Adoption System

Neglected industries with real pain points and low software adoption offer better opportunities for founders than crowded, well-funded markets with established competition.
#animal-rescue
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago
Pets

Exclusive | Dogs and cats seized in record-breaking animal rescue could be caged for months as accused hoarder claims innocence

Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

RSPCA says hundreds of dogs rescued from crammed room doing really well'

The RSPCA rescued over 250 neglected dogs from an overcrowded home, highlighting the need for awareness and support for animal welfare.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Peanut the puppy lost most of his nose. Now he's getting a sniff of hope at Pasadena Humane

A rescued puppy named Peanut is recovering from severe facial injuries and remains cheerful despite losing most of his nose.
Pets
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Dogs and cats seized in record-breaking animal rescue could be caged for months as accused hoarder claims innocence

Over 300 animals were seized from a hoarding situation, facing legal challenges that may delay their adoption.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Animal rescue says dogs injured during massive L.A. County animal enforcement operation

Animal Care and Control workers allegedly injured dogs during a large-scale animal seizure operation in Los Angeles County.
Pets
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Dozens Of Neglected Dogs Rescued In Brooklyn

More than 20 dogs rescued from unsanitary conditions in Brooklyn are now being placed in adoptive homes after a court granted custody to the ASPCA.
Pets
fromTNW | Amazon
3 days ago

Amazon's AI tool matches shelter dogs and cats with adopters in the Protect Playtime campaign

Protect Playtime campaign uses AI to match adopters with shelter pets, aiming to increase adoptions and reduce animal deaths in shelters.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sign threatens 5year jail term for feeding birds

Brent Council installed an illegal sign threatening five-year prison sentences for feeding birds, which the council later apologized for and acknowledged as inaccurate and outdated.
Pets
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Police look to identify owners of 2 dogs found dead on South Shore

Police are searching for the owners of two dead dogs found in Weymouth, one of which raised suspicion due to its circumstances.
Pets
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Get Peace of Mind With This GPS and Activity Tracker for Pets

The Fi Mini smart collar tracks location and health metrics for pets, offering real-time data and insights for pet owners.
Pets
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

The Pets Left Behind When Their Owners Are Deported

Heinz, a Shih Tzu-poodle mix, represents pets left behind due to immigration enforcement actions in New Orleans.
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Dream job for dog lovers? Earn $1K per hour to kiss canines and sniff their breath

"As our Dog Breath Sniffer, you'll be responsible for filtering for the best (and worst) smelling dog breath in the city. We need someone brave, bold, and nosy (literally) to get up close and personal with NYC's finest canines."
Pets
Pets
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Would you kiss NYC dogs or smell their breath for $1K an hour?

Spot & Tango is hiring dog breath sniffers and kissers for $1,000 an hour, requiring strong senses and love for dogs.
Pets
fromCurbed
5 days ago

Where Does a Dog Belong?

Olivia Bannerman initiated a movement to address the dog-poop problem in Central Park, emphasizing community responsibility among dog owners.
#animal-welfare
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

RSPCA accused of using AI after releasing shocking' images of dogs found at property

Over 250 dogs were found in distressing conditions, highlighting a rise in multi-animal incidents linked to overwhelmed owners and poor breeding practices.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

More than 250 dogs crammed in single property found in devastating rescue

Over 250 dogs were rescued from a single property, highlighting the growing issue of overbreeding and poor living conditions.
Pets
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

What to know about the PETS Act aimed at protecting dogs and cats in Mass.

Massachusetts proposes the PETS Act to ban pet shop sales of dogs and cats, promote shelter adoptions, and remove housing and insurance barriers to pet ownership.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

RSPCA accused of using AI after releasing shocking' images of dogs found at property

Over 250 dogs were found in distressing conditions, highlighting a rise in multi-animal incidents linked to overwhelmed owners and poor breeding practices.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

More than 250 dogs crammed in single property found in devastating rescue

Over 250 dogs were rescued from a single property, highlighting the growing issue of overbreeding and poor living conditions.
Pets
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

What to know about the PETS Act aimed at protecting dogs and cats in Mass.

Massachusetts proposes the PETS Act to ban pet shop sales of dogs and cats, promote shelter adoptions, and remove housing and insurance barriers to pet ownership.
Pets
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Tractive's new dog and cat trackers provide more health insights for your pets

Tractive launches Cat 6 Mini and Dog 6 XL pet trackers with enhanced features and health monitoring capabilities.
#surveillance-technology
#ring-search-party
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

You don't need Ring Search Party to find your lost dog. Privacy advocates and pet lovers say try this instead

fromFast Company
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

You don't need Ring Search Party to find your lost dog. Privacy advocates and pet lovers say try this instead

Pets
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Police fatally shoot dog in Queens after it bites woman, NYPD says

Police fatally shot a dog in Queens after it attacked a woman, who was hospitalized with injuries.
Pets
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Dog fatally shot by NYPD officer after it attacked its owner in Queens

A police officer shot a dog attacking its owner in Queens, resulting in the dog's death and the owner's stable condition.
Pets
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYPD officer shoots and kills pit bull after animal attacks owner in Queens: cops | amNewYork

NYPD officers fatally shot a pit bull that attacked its owner in a Queens apartment building.
Pets
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn woman who sued neighbor for dognapping reunited with beloved pet

A Brooklyn woman regained her dog after a court ruling mandated her neighbor to return the pet she refused to give back.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

A bill legalizing bodega cats purrs through NYS legislature

New York bill would require statewide health and safety and veterinary care standards, including cat zones and spay/neuter mandates, for cats living in retail stores.
Privacy professionals
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Police chief turns off Flock cameras after feds access city data

Mountain View turned off Flock automated license plate readers after federal agencies accessed city data without permission; cameras will stay off pending a Feb. 24 City Council review.
Pets
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Lost in Yonkers: Bronx man reunites with 4 dognapped bulldogs in Westchester city

Four missing bulldogs were found by their owner after a week of searching and a tip-off led to a dramatic stakeout.
#missing-dogs
Pets
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Bronx man says he left 4 beloved bulldogs with a dog walker. Now they're missing.

A Bronx man is searching for his four bulldogs, which went missing under the care of a dog walker.
Pets
fromNBC New York
2 weeks ago

'Shattered': Railroaded by dog walker, NYC man pleads for help finding his bulldogs

A Bronx man is searching for his missing French bulldogs after a trusted dog walker failed to return them.
Pets
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Bronx man says he left 4 beloved bulldogs with a dog walker. Now they're missing.

A Bronx man is searching for his four bulldogs, which went missing under the care of a dog walker.
Pets
fromNBC New York
2 weeks ago

'Shattered': Railroaded by dog walker, NYC man pleads for help finding his bulldogs

A Bronx man is searching for his missing French bulldogs after a trusted dog walker failed to return them.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How ICE uses facial recognition in the streets

ICE uses Mobile Fortify facial recognition to identify people's immigration status in public, effectively turning everyday spaces into de facto checkpoints.
Pets
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Devastated dog dad's 4 adorable bulldogs missing after NYC walker never returned with pups: owner

A Bronx resident is searching for his four bulldogs after his dog walker failed to return them over the weekend.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Ring could be planning to expand Search Party feature beyond dogs

Ring CEO envisions using Search Party and facial-recognition tools to combine networked cameras into powerful surveillance capable of 'zeroing out crime' in neighborhoods.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Tearjerker scene as NYC couple reunited with French bulldog Coco Chanel stolen during home invasion

"I missed you!" "I was devastated. My heart just broke down. I was like, thank God. It was right the next day. I was so emotional. I was so happy because you found her. To know that your kid is gone. I come home everyday to her. Just thinking how long it is going to take to find her."
Brooklyn
Pets
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

2 pet dogs killed after fire from vacant property spreads to California home

A fire at a vacant home in Los Angeles spread to an occupied neighboring home, killing two pet dogs, after the homeowner repeatedly reported break-ins to authorities without response.
Pets
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Neighbor's canine care offer turns into legal battle in Brooklyn as owner demands dog back

Brooklyn woman sues neighbor to recover her terrier-mix after the neighbor offered to dog-sit during the owner's illness and refused to return the pet.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Demand has increased, without a doubt': the shocking rise of personal protection dogs

Purpose-bred protection dogs trained to bite and hold are sold in the UK as live-in security, raising public safety and animal welfare concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New York City's real animal welfare crisis isn't the Westminster Dog Show | Lauren Caulk

The dogs come to be judged. The owners and handlers come to uphold breed standards. And, almost as reliably as the movie references and the best-in-show ribbon, Peta arrives ready to dominate the conversation. If there is one certainty about the Super Bowl of canines, it's that the protest will share the stage with the pageantry. Westminster is an annual collision of tradition, spectacle and dissent, and Peta has become exceptionally good at owning that moment.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Amazon cat burglar' filmed stealing pet from Yorkshire doorstep

Carl Crowther, 53, said that he had been expecting a package on Monday 19 January, but had been forced to leave to go to his job as a maintenance man about an hour before it arrived at approximately 2.30pm. Upon viewing the footage the next day, expecting to see the driver place the package on his doorstep, Crowther instead caught the man as he appeared to steal his cat, Nora, saying that the man comes right up the door, picks up the cat, turns around and walks off.
Pets
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The shelter said the pit bull was sweet. He mauled his new owner

A shelter adopted out a dog with an undisclosed violent bite history that later severely injured an adopter, prompting surgeries and a $3.25 million settlement.
Pets
fromDefector
2 months ago

My Life Among The 33 Pomeranians (And A Few Thousand Other Dogs) | Defector

Thirty-three Pomeranians attended the 150th Westminster Dog Show among 3,000 champion dogs, with breed participation varying and breed-health concerns visible.
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