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Dogs confined in small outdoor enclosures in a sparse rural yard; Right: Dog inside a wire kennel with a tipped plastic crate and minimal shelter.

Federal Prosecutors Say Starvation And Fraud Were Hidden Behind A Breeder's Business

Federal indictment alleges an unlicensed German Shepherd breeding facility sold sick, misrepresented dogs and prompted rescue of nearly 90 animals

Federal Prosecutors Say Starvation And Fraud Were Hidden Behind A Breeder's Business

Federal indictment alleges an unlicensed German Shepherd breeding facility sold sick, misrepresented dogs and prompted rescue of nearly 90 animals

A scruffy dog sits outdoors on dirt, looking wary and slightly turned away from the camera.

Rescue Dog Who Only Hid Finally Comes Out Of His Shell

This uplifting rescue dog transformation shows how patience and meeting fear with empathy helps a traumatized dog learn to trust.

Rescue Dog Who Only Hid Finally Comes Out Of His Shell

This uplifting rescue dog transformation shows how patience and meeting fear with empathy helps a traumatized dog learn to trust.

A mugshot of a man with short dark hair appears beside a photo of a dog on a leash being held by a handler outdoors.

A Dog Trainer’s Business Became A 181-Count Criminal Case

Somber reminder to vet trainers after the Dayton Dog Trainer LLC dog training scam left pets harmed and clients defrauded.

A Dog Trainer’s Business Became A 181-Count Criminal Case

Somber reminder to vet trainers after the Dayton Dog Trainer LLC dog training scam left pets harmed and clients defrauded.

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A Dog Died After Allegedly Being Denied Food Water And Care

Sneads Ferry man faces felony animal cruelty charges after a dog died and four puppies were reportedly neglected.

A Dog Died After Allegedly Being Denied Food Water And Care

Sneads Ferry man faces felony animal cruelty charges after a dog died and four puppies were reportedly neglected.

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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.

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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.