California rescue facility investigated for alleged animal abuse, crueltyJune 23, 2026Based on previous information, on June 23, 2026, investigators served a second search warrant at Miranda’s Rescue. The warrant authorizes the excavation of the property in an effort to locate deceased animals believed to be buried on site, following up on reports of a large number of animals that remain unaccounted for.
Vets' role in animal cruelty casesJuly 15, 2025This feature empowers veterinarians to confidently apply their skills in every aspect of animal cruelty prevention, from advocacy to forensics.
Florida enacts stronger animal protection lawsJune 3, 2025Find out more about new animal protection laws—Senate Bill 150, known as Trooper’s Law, and House Bill 255, known as Dexter’s Law—aimed at strengthening penalties for animal cruelty and abandonment.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUnderstanding the relationship between veterinarians, animal abuse, and One HealthApril 16, 2025Identifying an abused animal may help prevent the abuse or neglect of a human family member, friend, or even a stranger. This is a genuine One Health concern. Environmental factors, in addition to human and animal risk factors, play a role in the development of cruelty/neglect, and our veterinary intervention may save lives.
Fighting against animal crueltyNovember 19, 2024This article will discuss the legislative trend of veterinary reporting in animal cruelty and will break down the various obligations for veterinarians across the country when these laws are passed.
Dog abandoned, tied to a pole in Tampa amidst Milton recovers in foster careOctober 22, 2024‘Trooper,’ the bull terrier tied to a fence and left by its owner in rising floodwaters during Hurricane Milton, has received a ‘clean bill of health’ from veterinarians.
Manhattan poodle reunites with rescuers, vet care teams after recovery from alleged abuseJuly 19, 2024The puppy, named Rocket, was rescued in Manhattan last May, and has since undergone surgery and physical therapy after suffering from traumatic brain injury and a fractured femur
22 dogs rescued from unlicensed breeder in MissouriMay 27, 2024Among the rescued are puppies ranging from five days to six months old, most of which are large-breed coonhound mixes.
Man arrested after fatally shooting two dogs in a 'slaughterhouse'January 15, 2024Cops were reportedly tipped off after a one-year-old German Shepherd, paralyzed after suffering a gunshot wound from its owner, was taken to a veterinary hospital
Humane society reps in Tulsa accused of unlawful euthanasia of shelter dogsNovember 7, 2023Witnesses report animal cruelty, tell investigators about seeing ‘alive dogs’ being put in plastic bags
