Shelter dog left to die by owner hasn't given up hope of happiness
Athena, still in a skeletal state from her mistreatment, is only just starting to learn what it is like to be loved.
Shelter finds skin-crawling source of stray dog's discomfort: "Eaten alive"
Paco was picked up as a stray roaming the streets of Dallas in a state of some discomfort - his carers soon found out why.
Fury as "painfully skinny" dog found cowering in state of serious neglect
Roxy, who is a 3-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux cross in the U.K., weighed about half what she should have done
Dead dolphin discovered with bullets "lodged" in brain, spinal cord, heart
NOAA is offering a $20,000 reward for information regarding the dolphin's shooting, including the identity of anyone involved.
Pug mom and her eight puppies abandoned behind gas station: "Indefensible"
The nine dogs were found in distress in a woodland area located behind a gas station in San Antonio, Texas.
Dog rescued from meat trade with just three teeth finds love and acceptance
Every day, Lisa Garner makes a point of telling her brave rescue dog Dottie she is beautiful, and the internet agrees.
Elephant runs amok after escaping circus for third time
The elephant named Viola escaped from the Jordan World Circus on April 16 and proceeded to run across lanes of traffic in Montana.
Shock over litter of beagle puppies found abandoned in dumpster: "Evil"
Leann Tenbusch from Triangle Beagle Rescue told Newsweek incidents like this were unfortunately "a concerning reality" in their line of work.
The United States is suing dogs
A Georgia prosecutor is fighting to seize control of more than 60 dogs involved in suspected dogfighting, as well as their puppies.
Dachshund, French Bulldog breeds suffer from "torture breeding"
"The ethical problem with dog breeding is we're not seriously entertaining the suffering we are creating in the world," researcher Mark Wells said.
Dancing bears rescued from 'deeply concerning' trade
Several bears were recently rescued and found with pierced muzzles and broken teeth.
Joy as 29 dogs rescued from dog fighting ring get second chance at life
A total of 29 dogs who were bred for dog fighting in South Carolina are on the road to rediscovering their true selves.
Great white shark found decapitated on beach
The shark is thought to have been caught out at sea then brought to shore and decapitated, with its head still remaining missing.
Tears as beagle saved from animal-testing lab has panic attack at groomers
Ted the senior beagle was adopted in saddening circumstances that left him "traumatized and in the worst condition."
Shelter's $11K reward to find who "tossed" 3 puppies out car, 1 left dead
"I think even our community was horrified and upset by this senseless act of cruelty," a shelter staffer said.
Watch gravely injured dog an inch from death make miracle recovery
A thin layer of skin was all that separated Isha from a potentially grisly fate, but thankfully she's doing much better.
"Disturbing" porpoise beheading triggers investigation
The porpoise was found washed up on a beach with its head missing, with a "bloody saw" being present in a garbage can nearby.
Dog left in such a bad state of neglect nearly all her fur has fallen out
Peggy is suffering with a severe case of mange and is underweight, while her nails are overgrown, she has dental disease, severe conjunctivitis and cherry eye.
One-year-oId rescue dog "looks like an old man" due to alarming neglect
Shelter staff suspect Grommett was subjected to "long-term abuse" and lived in a cage for much of his young life.
55 starving dogs rescued, 15 found dead at Missouri property: Sheriff
Two people have been arrested after authorities rescued 55 "starving and freezing" dogs and puppies from a property where 15 dogs died, officials said.
Woman tortured animals on YouTube where she had over 20K subscribers: Cops
Anigar Monsee is facing charges after police were tipped off by PETA over the torturing and killing of animals on her YouTube channel, court documents allege.
Senior dog surrendered by owner of 13 years because "she was moving"
The shelter's owner told Newsweek he received a call from Jake's owner telling him "she was moving and going to euthanize him if she couldn't find a home."
Pit bull survives after woman abandons rescue where 14 dogs died: police
A Georgia woman who was charged told police that she was running the animal rescue and adoption service and became "overwhelmed."
People encouraged to freeze toads to death in national cull
Invasive toads have spread across Australia, outcompeting native wildlife for food and producing toxins that can kill predators.
Elephant bought from tourist hot spot to be freed into 4,500-acre sanctuary
"I will never understand why tourists enjoy visiting these horrible places," said Aaron Jackson.
Florida man faces torture charge over hitting deer for TikTok clip: Sheriff
The video, which the suspect shared on TikTok, shows him attempting to run over multiple deer before hitting one, according to local authorities.
Box of "scared and hungry" puppies dumped outside shelter after Christmas
Puppies this young require feeding every two hours and, sadly, this litter was struggling after being separated from their mom.
Terrified puppy abandoned by side of freeway: "Unwanted Christmas present"
Finley the German shepherd puppy was dumped at the side of the road in the cold and dark on Christmas Eve.
Florida "hoarder" kept over 300 animals in home filled with toxic gas
The Polk County Sheriff's Office charged a 48-year old "overwhelmed cat lady" with animal cruelty.
Dog rescued covered in bite wounds and unable to walk finds forever home
"Tina broke our hearts when she came in," the shelter's marketing director told Newsweek.