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Federal Complaint Seeks Sanctuary Placement for Missouri Chimpanzee

Mike-DefendAnimals October 20, 2026 0

The Animal Legal Defense Fund announced October 20 that it has submitted a federal complaint seeking intervention for Bow, a...

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South Carolina Man Charged in Suspected Dogfighting Case; 11 Dogs Rescued

Mike-DefendAnimals November 9, 2026 0

five healthy, calm cats and one dog in a softly lit indoor setting. The animals are fictional and do not depict the 122 cats and one dog rescued in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Woman Sentenced as SPCA Reports 122 Rescued Cats Recovering

Mike-DefendAnimals November 9, 2026 0

AI-generated painterly illustration of one healthy brown dog resting quietly in an autumn garden. The dog is fictional and does not depict the animal involved in the East Goshen Township incident.

Pennsylvania Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Video Shows Alleged Dog Abuse

Mike-DefendAnimals November 9, 2026 0

A black-and-tan shepherd-type dog rests on a woven rug on a sunlit wooden porch beside potted flowers.

Cincinnati shelter takes in 112 dogs in a week, including 38 held in welfare investigations

Mike-DefendAnimals November 9, 2026 0

A brown owl with white spots and dark eyes perches on a moss-covered branch in a sunlit conifer forest.

Federal Court Sets April Deadline for California Spotted Owl Protection Decision

Mike-DefendAnimals November 7, 2026 0