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California dog is euthanized even though the case to save it reached the Supreme Court

Bruce, a three-year-old Great Pyrenees and German Shepherd mix, was euthanized over several biting episodes

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Florida woman’s dogs attacked in her neighborhood. Her response? Allegedly, she faked a heart attack

Animal services had already cited her over her dogs in the past.

We Got This Covered · Jun 1

“Repeatedly hit a crying puppy”: Police honored by PETA after viral Twitch clips lead to animal cruelty arrest

Brookhaven Police arrested Twitch streamer Aspen “AspenKartier” Easterling after viral clips allegedly captured her hitting her three month old puppy during a livestream. The dog was rescued and placed with DeKalb County Animal Services. Following the arrest on animal cruelty charges, PETA announced it will honor the department with a…

The Times of India · Feb 5

It's not just dogs: LA shelters struggling with cats and hamsters, volunteers allege

LOS ANGELES — Dogs doubled up in city kennels. Kittens dumped at shelters. Hamsters going overnight with no food or water.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2022

‘Horrified’: LA City Council members call for action on overcrowded animal shelters

LOS ANGELES — Two L.A. city councilmen called Friday for more resources for the city’s struggling animal shelters following a Los Angeles Times article about crowded kennels, shelter dogs that go for weeks without walks and staffing shortages.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2022

Chihuahua found in Southern California with arrow through its neck is expected to survive

LOS ANGELES — A 4-month-old Chihuahua shot with an arrow as nearly long as its body is expected to survive after Riverside County veterinarians removed the arrow from its neck. Veterinarians say the dog is barking and wagging its tail less than two days after having the arrow removed from…

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2022

Missing dog reunited with owner after 12 years - despite being listed as dead

Zoey was reported missing in 2010 after vanishing from her family home - but has been reunited with her owner after being picked up by animal services 12 years later

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2022