Pet Owner Resources

Left: a gray pit bull dog wearing a red bandana, sitting against a light background. Right: A mugshot photo of a man in a grey sweatshirt.

Police Officer Hears Dog Crying and Finds Owner Allegedly Punching and Kicking Her on the Ground

Joliet dog owner arrested after officer followed the sound of a crying pit bull and allegedly witnessed abuse.

Police Officer Hears Dog Crying and Finds Owner Allegedly Punching and Kicking Her on the Ground

Joliet dog owner arrested after officer followed the sound of a crying pit bull and allegedly witnessed abuse.

On the left, a man with short dark hair and a goatee poses against a gray background; on the right, a Jack Russell Terrier barks outdoors on a red tile.

A Man Told Barking Dogs To Shut Up Then Shot One Dead

San Antonio arrest after a neighbor shoots dog raises community safety and animal cruelty concerns.

A Man Told Barking Dogs To Shut Up Then Shot One Dead

San Antonio arrest after a neighbor shoots dog raises community safety and animal cruelty concerns.

On the left, a large English Mastiff lies on a kennel floor beside a metal gate; on the right, the same Mastiff gently licks a human hand.

Neglected Dog Trembles in the Corner Until Patience Finally Reaches Her

A neglected shelter dog slowly learns to trust through patient volunteers, finding healing and a loving forever family.

Neglected Dog Trembles in the Corner Until Patience Finally Reaches Her

A neglected shelter dog slowly learns to trust through patient volunteers, finding healing and a loving forever family.

On the left, a litter of seven playful kittens of various colors cuddles together on a paw-print blanket; on the right, two gray tabby kittens huddle inside a cardboard box.

Lowe’s Workers Hear Tiny Cries From a Shelf High Above the Store and Discover Seven Kittens

Uplifting rescue: seven hardware store kittens found on a Lowe's shelf now safe and available for adoption.

Lowe’s Workers Hear Tiny Cries From a Shelf High Above the Store and Discover Seven Kittens

Uplifting rescue: seven hardware store kittens found on a Lowe's shelf now safe and available for adoption.

On the left, a young woman in a wheelchair hugs a golden Labrador indoors; on the right, a man with prosthetic legs pets a small white dog on a sofa.

Federal Rollback Leaves Disabled Tenants Fighting To Keep Their Homes And Their Animals

A quiet federal policy shift at HUD is putting disabled renters in an impossible position: give up the assistance animal that is part of their medical care, or give up...

Federal Rollback Leaves Disabled Tenants Fighting To Keep Their Homes And Their Animals

A quiet federal policy shift at HUD is putting disabled renters in an impossible position: give up the assistance animal that is part of their medical care, or give up...

On the left, a Suffolk County SPCA detective cradles three tiny newborn kittens; on the right, SPCA officers in a damaged interior inspect walls using equipment.

Nearly 100 Cats Found in Condemned Home Where Floors Were Saturated With Urine

Somber cat hoarding case in Bohemia exposes neglect of nearly 100 cats and urgent need for community support.

Nearly 100 Cats Found in Condemned Home Where Floors Were Saturated With Urine

Somber cat hoarding case in Bohemia exposes neglect of nearly 100 cats and urgent need for community support.