Domestic Animals

Coverage of companion animals, cruelty prevention, rescue, adoption, and responsible care.

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South Jersey Dog Rescue Operators Charged With Animal Cruelty; 12 Dogs Removed

Mike-DefendAnimals November 5, 2026 0

Two operators of a Burlington County, New Jersey, dog rescue have been charged following an investigation involving the alleged shooting...

dog sitting on a blanket with a garden in the background

Georgia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Case That Rescued 40 Dogs

Mike-DefendAnimals November 5, 2026 0

A Georgia man received a 37-month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to 40 counts of possessing dogs for an...

A chestnut horse and cream-colored goat stand in a peaceful paddock beside a wooden shelter in warm evening light.

Missouri Judge Awards Humane Society Custody of 170 Rescued Animals

Mike-DefendAnimals November 3, 2026 0

A judge awarded custody of 170 animals removed from a Lawrence County property to the Humane Society of Missouri at...

AI-generated painterly editorial illustration of four generic healthy, expressive dogs resting on quilts in a warmly lit room; not the actual animals involved in the Georgia investigation.

Georgia Authorities Arrest 26 in Major Dogfighting Investigation Involving Multiple States

Mike-DefendAnimals November 3, 2026 0

Authorities in Hart County, Georgia, arrested 26 people following the discovery of what investigators describe as a large dogfighting operation...

AI-generated editorial illustration of a healthy beagle, fluffy cat and bearded dragon resting in a warm, sunlit home; these are generic animals and do not depict animals involved in the Hoke County investigation.

North Carolina woman faces 44 animal-cruelty charges involving animals and reptiles

Mike-DefendAnimals November 3, 2026 0

A North Carolina woman faces 44 criminal animal-cruelty charges after a Hoke County investigation uncovered deceased and malnourished animals, including...

two dogs rescued from a Georgia Dog fighting ring

Georgia Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Dogfighting Case

Mike-DefendAnimals November 3, 2026 0

A Georgia man has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to 40 counts of possessing...

AI-generated painterly editorial illustration of four generic healthy cats — orange tabby, striped tabby, black cat and cream-and-ginger cat — resting together on a colorful quilt in a warm autumn room; not the cats or location involved in the Asbury Park case.

New Jersey — Four cats rescued in Asbury Park

Mike-DefendAnimals November 3, 2026 0

Four cats rescued from an outdoor mesh enclosure during rainy weather in Asbury Park, New Jersey, have received veterinary care,...

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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to House Arrest and Probation in Neglected Dog Case

Mike-DefendAnimals November 2, 2026 0

A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to one year of probation, including 30 days of electronically monitored house arrest, after...

Los Angeles Sues Wagmor Pets Over Alleged Puppy Laundering

Mike-DefendAnimals October 31, 2026 0

Los Angeles has brought a civil enforcement action accusing Wagmor Pets and related businesses of selling commercially bred dogs as...

A happy golden retriever and gray tabby cat together, representing pet adoption and finding a loving home.

Pet Adoption Is Now Live on Defendanimals.net-Find Your New Best Friend

Mike-DefendAnimals October 28, 2026 0

A loving home can change an animal's life. And finding your next companion just got easier. DefendAnimals.net is excited to...

Domestic Animals

South Jersey Dog Rescue Operators Charged With Animal Cruelty; 12 Dogs Removed

Georgia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Case That Rescued 40 Dogs

Missouri Judge Awards Humane Society Custody of 170 Rescued Animals

Georgia Authorities Arrest 26 in Major Dogfighting Investigation Involving Multiple States

North Carolina woman faces 44 animal-cruelty charges involving animals and reptiles

Georgia Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Dogfighting Case

New Jersey — Four cats rescued in Asbury Park

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to House Arrest and Probation in Neglected Dog Case

Los Angeles Sues Wagmor Pets Over Alleged Puppy Laundering

Pet Adoption Is Now Live on Defendanimals.net-Find Your New Best Friend

South Jersey Dog Rescue Operators Charged With Animal Cruelty; 12 Dogs Removed

D.C. Foie Gras Ban Wins Strong Support in Early Returns, With Congressional Review Still Ahead

El Paso County Transfers 72 Animals to Care After Interstate Traffic Stop

Georgia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Case That Rescued 40 Dogs

North Carolina’s Top Court Leaves Fairytale Farm Sanctuary Zoning Restrictions in Place

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