Illinois State

Champaign, IL

It was an ordinary day in the bustling city when a passerby stumbled upon a truly heartbreaking scene. There, under the scorching sun, a poor mama cat was chained to a pole on the sidewalk, suffering and helpless, with her kittens by her side. The sight was enough to make...

Cat Chained To A Sidewalk Pole In Scorching Heat With Two Kittens By Her Side

A-Z-Animals

Dogs are known for becoming very attached to their owners. Some breeds are very outgoing, friendly, and loving to family, strangers, and other dogs. These happy, sweet pups occur in every breed. Others, however, are those you don’t want to mess with, especially if they haven’t had proper socialization and training. Here are the top […]

Top 10 Meanest Dogs

Knewz

A woman was traveling through a rural area to feed her horses when she came across 25 dead cows.  Knewz.com has learned that one of the animals lying on a pile of wood had been dead for three days—and according to individuals living on the property, the entire fold succumbed to a viral case of […]

Twenty-Five Cows Drop Dead in Farmer's Field, Triggering Urgent Animal Anti-Cruelty Investigation

Walking down the street, a woman encountered a devastating scene – a sick stray cat, soaked and covered in leaves, lying helplessly on the road. The poor animal crawled from the bushes in a desperate attempt to seek help. Clearly deprived of food, it was too weak to even stand up. Its dire condition was utterly heart-wrenching.

Sick Cat Crawls From The Bushes, Soaked And Covered In Leaves, And Collapses On The Road

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Pit Bull Scurries with Excitement Over Meeting Mom's New Foster Puppies

Meet Brutus; this sweet but naive pup thought he could eat a porcupine, but the porcupine had other ideas. Brutus was found by the Edmonton, Canada rescue organization Paws Up Program (PUP) on August 7 with more than 1,500 quills in his face, eyes, nose and mouth. The two-year-old Staffordshire...

Abandoned pup fought the porcupine and the porcupine won leaving dog with 1500 quills in face

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Whether human or animal, caring for their babies is a tough job; it's a 24/7 job that never ends, leaving all of us moms very tired. We don't get vacations, holidays, or weekends off; somebody always wants something from us. Now imagine being a new mom with nine babies! 5-year-old Bernese Mountain ...Continue reading

Bernese Mountain Dog Takes Her Puppies Out to Play and Full of Pure Sweetness

If you keep hearing the pitter-patter of tiny feet coming from above, you might have some uninvited guests squatting in your attic. Squirrels might seem like charming little critters when they're scampering around in trees, but they become a major nuisance when they’re in your attic. These furry intruders can wreak havoc on your home, damaging electrical wires, shingles, and soffits, creating unsightly messes, and sometimes even spreading harmful diseases and parasites.

How to Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Attic

Scottsdale, AZ

Maricopa, AZ

Sebastian, a 2-year-old Pit Bull mix, was abandoned by his owner at a time when the dog needed his human the most. He was found alone in an apartment a few months ago, suffering from valley fever. When he arrived at Maricopa Animal Care And Control (MCACC) shelter, Sebastian was...

Dumped When He Needed Love Most—See How a Pitbull Fought Back Against a Deadly Disease Called Valley Fever in Dogs

San Marcos, TX

While a teacher named Yolanda was approaching her workplace at San Marcos High School in Texas, she didn’t imagine the surprise that was waiting for her. She was about to enter the school when five little fur babies showed up all of a sudden and started running toward her.

Five Adorable Fur Babies Dumped Outside High School Ran Up To A Teacher, Pleading For Help

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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Emily Standley Allard

Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

Chihuahua vs. shih tzu…now that’s a difficult decision! Both are lap dogs with royal ancestry. They’re clingy, loving, and playful. Chihuahuas have easy to groom coats, large upright ears, and a ton of bravery. Shih tzus have beautiful silky fur, floppy ears, and are very outgoing. Both breeds have round heads, large eyes, and tiny […]

Cutest Dogs in the World: Chihuahua vs. Shih Tzu

By keeping dogs healthy and owners educated, veterinarians can block the spread of canine zoonoses to people. Dogs offer up their hearts to their humans, along with their germs. Many canine maladies, whether bacterial, viral, or parasitic, can jump from dog to person. When we think about zoonotic risk, some animal villains may come to mind: The cat, whose single swipe might sicken its human victim with the Bartonella henselae organisms that cause cat scratch fever; the lizard, who may leave diarrhea-inducing Salmonella on human hands; and any wild mammal whose bite could make one rabid. However, the “whodunit” label rarely goes to man’s best friend: the dog.

Veterinarian to Veterinarian®: Lovesick for dogs? Unfortunately, yes

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Baby Goat Annoying Big Anatolian Shepherd Is a Perfect Lesson in Patience

Life truly is unpredictable. A single event could turn your whole life around, and it may not always be for the better. In such situations, the most important thing is the way we handle it. When a pup named Scooty was involved in a car accident when she was just...

Adorable Senior Dog Leaves Other Pups In The Dust When She Zooms By Them In Her Wheelchair

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Rabbit Fever on the rise in rabbits, ticks, squirrels across central Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — A rare disease has been found in central Illinois. University of Illinois' Wildlife Medical Clinic is warning people of tularemia — also...

Rabbit Fever on the rise in rabbits, ticks, squirrels across central Illinois

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