In a heartbreaking and harrowing incident, four newborn kittens were discovered zip-tied together beneath a shopping cart in a Rancho Santa Fe, California shopping center parking lot. The kittens were …
When Jake stepped out for a morning walk along a canyon road in Mission Viejo, California, he expected nothing more than peace and fresh air. As a volunteer dog walker …
DD Animal News: 7 July, 2025: In a landmark move to enhance animal welfare and empower consumer choices, Switzerland is implementing a new set of ordinances requiring transparency around animal suffering …
In June 2025, a haunting video surfaced showing Australian Olympic dressage rider Heath Ryan relentlessly whipping a horse during a training session—more than 40 strikes in a matter of moments. …
When Peggy and Al were handed over to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., there was no backstory, no goodbye—just two frail dogs passed off in silence. The volunteers didn’t need an …
In April 2021, a heartbreaking story emerged from Mississippi that would rally animal lovers across the world. Buddy, a happy-go-lucky dog known for his sweet nature, was discovered with his …
On New Year’s Day, as the world celebrated new beginnings, one dog was barely hanging on to life in a cold ditch somewhere in the U.K. The 3-year-old dog, now …
It was just another day in Austin, Texas—until a passerby heard something unusual: a soft whimper coming from a trash can. Curious and concerned, they lifted the lid and were …
DD Animal News: May 28, 2025 Two Florida dogs—one left to drown, another violently killed—have inspired new legislation aimed at cracking down on animal cruelty in the state. Governor Ron …
Thanks to the courage of one concerned citizen, a young puppy who suffered a horrific attack in Long Beach is now safe, healing—and thriving in foster care. This week, People …