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 2 years ago

A man was fed up with his wife's cat's behavior and strangled the cat with shoe laces. He appeared in court on charge of animal abuse. (the image on your left is probably what was the cat thinking before it got killed). picked by maxriter 2 years ago

A 19-year-old Medford woman has been charged with aggravated animal abuse that includes stomping a 3-month-old puppy. picked by muppet 2 years ago

A couple is accused of child abuse. It takes years of expensive court battles for the government to see what should taken 1 1/2 hours to see. Even though they were found innocent they are denied the return of their children because it took too long. HOW THE f**k CAN THIS BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN? picked by 2manyusernames 10 months 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 1 year ago

Earth's first animal was the ocean-drifting comb jelly, not the simple sponge, according to a new find that has shocked scientists who didn't imagine the earliest critter could be so complex. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Abuse to animals is deplorable by itself... Even more so when it is done by those that are trusted to care for lost pets. picked by suebe 6 months ago

A homosexual foster couple were left free to sexually abuse vulnerable boys in their care because social workers feared being accused of discrimination if they investigated complaints. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

People struggling with headaches, toothaches, and even feelings of loneliness are calling 911 -- often several times a day. This chronic abuse is overwhelming what industry experts call the 911 "safety net" system. It's also wasting what could add up to billions of dollars every year, paid ultimately through higher taxes and medical fees. This costly problem has gone unnoticed in the cur... read full post picked by TraumaMamma 3 months ago

When it comes to courtship, mankind has nothing on the animal kingdom.

The evolutionary imperative of finding a suitable mate has produced a staggering array of rituals, from black grouse booty-shaking to mosquito duets and gender-bending octopi camouflage. It's a rare animal that doesn't seek romantic attention in a funky way. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

It's all doom and gloom in the news at the moment, so here's something guaranteed to make you smile - the wacky animal snaps taking the internet by storm. These amazing pictures of our furry friends doing the funniest things show just how much mischief your pet can get up to... picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

Choose whether the following 16 pics are animal, vegetable or mineral. I got 13/16. picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

They come in various shapes, sizes and colours and allow you to dress your dog in a hoody, a pirate costume or even an Elvis-style jumpsuit. But the growing trend for dog owners to clothe their pets has led to warnings from animal welfare experts who say it could be causing the animals to overheat. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

An animal lover has spent £7,500 on complex facial reconstructive surgery for her pet cat after it was disfigured in a car accident. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Nearly one in three Americans abuse or become dependent on alcohol over the course of their lives, and most never seek treatment, according to a study published on Monday. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

Australia’s Aborigines were stripped of the right of self-rule yesterday after the Government declared the widespread sexual abuse of Aboriginal children to be a national emergency.

This is several months old but I thought topical due to THIS post picked by doggylives 2 years ago

For animal rights activists, sticking up for furry or feathered critters is a way of life. Now it can be a way of death, too. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Two Lawton area teens accused of beating a cat and posting it on YouTube over the weekend will be going through the juvenile justice process in Oklahoma.

Update to THIS story picked by marcelsmit 9 months ago

It may be more than 570million years old and look like a knobbly rope, but scientist believe they have discovered the first animal on earth ever to have sex. The fossilised remains of this new species of organism was unearthed in Australia where the tube-like creatures lived in abundant flocks. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The woman who was watching two toddlers said she only told a friend he could abuse them sexually so that she could set him up for arrest. picked by arsphidius 2 years ago