Dogs & Puppies

Mugshot of a woman next to a close-up of a scruffy dog lying on the ground.

A Video Helped Deputies Rescue An Abused Dog

Felony animal cruelty charge follows video-led investigation in New Bern, resulting in a seized dog and an arrest.

A Video Helped Deputies Rescue An Abused Dog

Felony animal cruelty charge follows video-led investigation in New Bern, resulting in a seized dog and an arrest.

Left: Brown dog sitting in a shelter kennel near a metal food bowl, with a person’s hand reaching toward it.  Right: same brown dog sitting outdoors on snow-covered ground, looking toward the camera.

Shelter’s Most Shut Down Dog Finally Starts To Trust

A once shut down dog named Tuna heals through patient shelter care and a devoted adopter, finding joy and safety.

Shelter’s Most Shut Down Dog Finally Starts To Trust

A once shut down dog named Tuna heals through patient shelter care and a devoted adopter, finding joy and safety.

Two dogs standing on wood chips in a park, tongues out, next to a man sitting in a car with a dog in the back seat.

Rescue Brothers See Each Other Again And Everything Changes

Heartwarming rescue dog adoption story: reunited siblings Aspen and Toby find joy and inspire shelter adoptions.

Rescue Brothers See Each Other Again And Everything Changes

Heartwarming rescue dog adoption story: reunited siblings Aspen and Toby find joy and inspire shelter adoptions.

Mugshot of a man next to a close-up of a gray and white pit bull looking to the side.

Cruelty Charge After Dog Left Without Shade Or Water Until It Died

Greenville man charged with animal cruelty after a dog reportedly left tied outside over 24 hours dies.

Cruelty Charge After Dog Left Without Shade Or Water Until It Died

Greenville man charged with animal cruelty after a dog reportedly left tied outside over 24 hours dies.

Two mugshot-style portraits of a woman and a man shown side by side.

A Dog Starved To Death Before A Couple Faced Felony Charges

Somber Ernul case underscores felony animal cruelty risks and the importance of responsible pet ownership and community reporting.

A Dog Starved To Death Before A Couple Faced Felony Charges

Somber Ernul case underscores felony animal cruelty risks and the importance of responsible pet ownership and community reporting.

Small senior dog with cloudy eyes is held by a person indoors, while a second image shows the same dog outside wearing a pink bow.

22-Year-Old Senior Dog Returned to Shelter After 15 Years

Agatha’s rescue highlights the importance of senior dog rescue and hospice fostering to give aging pets dignity and comfort.

22-Year-Old Senior Dog Returned to Shelter After 15 Years

Agatha’s rescue highlights the importance of senior dog rescue and hospice fostering to give aging pets dignity and comfort.