A South Australian couple on the run from authorities with up to 100 dogs in a trailer has numerous convictions for animal cruelty around Australia. Witnesses told the court one dog's breed was unrecognisable because it was bald and so affected by mange its skin had turned black. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

A couple who kept a horse and seven dogs inside their home was arrested for endangering a 12-year-old child after officers found the floor covered in animal feces and rotting produce. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A mixed breed and a Labrador, formerly owned by Diane Sue Whalen of Tulsa County, have been accepted by the Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah, said Barbara Williamson, spokeswoman for the animal sanctuary. The dogs — named Lucky and Buddy — will be taken to the no-kill sanctuary next month. Whalen, 54, and Donald Roy Seigfried, 55, were charged with felony crimes against na... read full post picked by horsefeathers 4 months ago

A group of neighbors on Manhattan's upper west side took action when they noticed at least half a dozen dogs left inside a sweltering car with the windows closed. I'm glad someone stepped up and did something. Owner should be charged with animal cruelty, no doubt. It was in the 90's with high humidity. Probably hotter in the city. picked by horsefeathers 4 months ago

Police dogs in the western city of Duesseldorf will no longer get their feet dirty when on patrol -- the entire dog unit will soon be equipped with blue plastic fiber shoes. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

When Jim and Kim Giuntoli spotted a confused but friendly dog darting through rush-hour traffic on Pacific Highway South in Federal Way, they were determined to save him.They spent three hours trying to find a shelter or a veterinarian to take the mixed-breed black Labrador retriever. Finally, a veterinary hospital in Issaquah agreed to hold the dog until King County animal control could come get... read full post picked by bingo 5 months ago

5 Tips for camping with dogs. Campgrounds are one of the last few vacation places that still allow dogs.
So, why not, bring her along, let her frolic under the sun, swim in the pond, roll in the grass… picked by myrthachang 2 years ago

Must love dogs. Ok, even if you hate dogs this is richness. Gives new meaning to the term NARC DOG. picked by theesquire 2 years ago

In a 26-foot van equipped with state-of-the-art forensic tools, Melinda Merck travels to crime scenes throughout the country to assist law enforcement officials in their efforts to build cases against and prosecute animal cruelty offenders. She's the only animal CSI in the country. picked by MandolinOrange 10 months ago

The dogs have proved so successful in sniffing out the chemicals used in illicit manufacturing that gangsters have put a $30,000 (£17,000) bounty on their heads. picked by Moogle 3 months ago

August 24, 2008 Yesterday morning in Parkersburg, W.Va., a cycle of animal abuse that lasted nearly two decades was finally broken. Local authorities raided the Whispering Oaks Kennel and found one of the most prolific puppy mills in the state's history. By the end of the day nearly 1,000 neglected and abused dogs were freed from the horrendous industry that traps hundreds of thousands of dogs... read full post picked by TraumaMamma 3 months ago

Some of the dogs in shelters across the country slated for death have their fate posted on a website that aims to save their lives by offering them for adoption. A countdown clock on each page shows the days, or hours, until the animal is destroyed. picked by mitzuzake 1 year ago

A love motel in Soa Paulo has opened for amorous dogs. The love motel offers decorated rooms for dogs of pet owners who are concerned for their animal's needs. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Nature is fascinating, and some of Nature’s best work—or evolution rather—is illustrated by a group of animals that have adapted to mimic leaves. See more animal camouflage here (scroll down). picked by AutumnLotus 3 weeks ago

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Wednesday announced the discovery of 11 new animal and plant species in a remote area of central Vietnam. Scientists have found a snake, five orchids, two butterflies and three other plants new to science and exclusive to the Annamites Mountain Range. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Animal control officers removed 237 dogs from the home of a 70-year-old woman who said she had been breeding the animals. "Many were covered in feces and urine. I think she slowly accumulated them to where they were more than she could handle." picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Smithsonian National Zoo: Animal Cams

Take a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park where you can see many animal exhibits streamed live through web cams. In addition to viewing the web cams, you'll find Fact Sheets and Photo Galleries that you can explore to learn more about the animals featured on these web cams. picked by bingo 4 months ago

...and the dogs died from heatstroke.

San Diego and Phoenix...You would think they'd remember their beloved canine partners. picked by suebe 4 months ago

An animal protection group on Friday rescued more than 200 animals, including 26 hissing cockroaches and two bearded dragons, from an eastern Texas home. picked by dollyllama 10 months ago

Undercover animal activists have filmed horrific scenes of cruelty to farm pigs. The incidents include workers slamming piglets on floors and leaving them still wriggling to die, beating animals to death with metal rods and inserting rods into sows' hindquarters. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago