Pet Health

Left: Close-up of a black dog lying on grass, with visible marks and injuries on its face. Right: Close-up of a brown dog being gently held under the chin, looking calm and relaxed.

Deputies Find Starving Animals After Dog Is Found With Mouth Taped Shut

A dog named Cooper was found hiding under a wheelchair ramp with duct tape wrapped around his muzzle. The person who found him cut the tape away. Deputies later traced Cooper...

Deputies Find Starving Animals After Dog Is Found With Mouth Taped Shut

A dog named Cooper was found hiding under a wheelchair ramp with duct tape wrapped around his muzzle. The person who found him cut the tape away. Deputies later traced Cooper...

Mugshot of a man next to an image of three dogs walking away on a dirt trail.

Twenty Hounds Seized After Emaciated Dogs Led To Dozens Of Cruelty Charges

Lenoir County animal cruelty: 20 emaciated hounds seized and suspect charged; community urged to provide information.

Twenty Hounds Seized After Emaciated Dogs Led To Dozens Of Cruelty Charges

Lenoir County animal cruelty: 20 emaciated hounds seized and suspect charged; community urged to provide information.

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.

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.