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Grangemouth Man Fined and Banned Over Neglected Wolfdogs as Dead Pup Found in Freezer

Regulators are examining the animals' legality following referrals from the Scottish SPCA.

Police Probe Dashcam Video of Dog Kicked at Parafield Bunnings Car Park

County Durham Mother and Daughter Sentenced for Severe Neglect of 22 Horses and 21 Dogs

Videos of Dog Abuse in Brazil Lead to Arrest in Ceará and Inquiry in São Paulo

Teen Accused in Downers Grove Pregnant Woman’s Killing Returned to Jail After Self-Inflicted Injuries

Paraná Police Say Shooter Intended to Kill Community Dog Abacate

San Francisco Man Charged With Felony in Mission Bay Dog’s Death

San Juan de Lurigancho Pulls Garbage Crew After Video Shows Dog Run Over and Tossed Into Compactor

Ezeiza Opens Animal-Cruelty Case After Brutal Capybara Beating in Canning

San Isidro Probes Suspected Poisonings After Multiple Pets Die in Public Areas

Aguascalientes Opens Probe Into Viral Abandonment of Husky and 10 Puppies

Buenos Aires Probes Palermo Goose Abduction, Police Trace Getaway Car

Woman Seen Dragging Dog With Car in La Plata Prompts Criminal Investigation

Giugliano Dog Owner Reported for Cruelty as Autopsy Ordered in Heatstroke Death

Michoacán Police Agent Faces Prosecution as Abused Stray Dog Recovers

NYPD Manhunt Continues for Queens Suspect Who Set Pit Bull Ablaze

Birmingham Man Barred From Owning Animals for Six Years After Dog Neglect

Woman Faces Charges for Throwing Kitten From Car at Bavarian Border

Gardener Banned for Five Years Over Gate-Throwing of Elderly Dog

Spring Valley Dog Owner to Face Criminal Charges in Fatal Cruelty Case