Crime ❯ Animal Cruelty

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Irvine Man Charged After Video Shows Duckling Beating; Prosecutors Win $50,000 Warrant

Prosecutors say footage of a May 13 attack with a recycling bin drove felony charges and a judge-approved bail increase to seek stronger penalties.

Two Charged After Child Found Living in Filthy Harris County Apartment

Partner Arrested After Three Dogs Found Dead in Trailer Linked to Fatal Mauling

33 Dogs Rescued From Unventilated U-Haul in Murrieta

DA Seeks to Try 16-Year-Old as Adult in South Point Horse Stabbing

West Bend Police Recommend Mistreating-Animals Charges After Video Shows Groomer Hitting Dog

Owner and Employee Charged After Two Dogs Die in Heat During Transport

84 Dogs Seized From Granby Breeder in Great Dane Neglect Investigation

Jensen Beach Man Charged After Puppy’s Cocaine Exposure and Alleged Strangling

Three Arrested in Killing of Georgia Boy’s Therapy Pig Bootsy

Puppy Dies After Tampa Beating Caught on Camera

PETA Files Criminal Complaint Against Showjumper Alessandra Reich Over Videos of Crop Strikes

North Hollywood Man Charged in Killing of Girlfriend’s Pet Rabbit

Sterling Heights Man Charged in Yorkie’s Death, Hearing Set This Week

Suspect Charged After Dog Kicked Into Boston Traffic, Biscuit Still Missing

Michael Sikorski Charged With Third-Degree Animal Torture in St. Clair Shores

Cohasset Man Arraigned in Fatal Shooting of Wife’s Dog on Animal Cruelty, Hunting Charges

Joliet Man Charged With Aggravated Animal Cruelty After Rooster Beating Outside Produce Store

Eastpointe Teen Arraigned on Animal-Torture Felony After Dog’s Eye Removed

Woman Charged After Leaving Dog at JetBlue Counter in Las Vegas, Police Say