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Beloved Dog Thrown From 14th Floor Balcony

Demand justice for a beloved dog who was thrown to his death from a 14th floor balcony in New York City.

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Victory! Pentagon Official Sentenced to Prison for His Role in Dogfighting Ring

Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr. pleaded guilty last summer to federal animal fighting charges and will finally serve time after 20 years of extreme animal abuse.

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Animals Tortured To Death in Mississippi Bestiality Case Cry For Justice

Demand justice for animals tortured and killed in Mississippi bestiality case.

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Victory! Babysitter Who Killed Family Dog To Spend 9 Months In Jail

In Defense of Animals celebrates a victory in the sentencing of Kielee Sonnemann, who was charged with animal cruelty for killing Batman, a dog belonging to a family…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Pentagon Official Sentenced for Role in Dogfighting Ring

In Defense of Animals applauds the sentencing of Frederick Douglas Moorefield, Jr., who pleaded guilty last summer to federal animal fighting charges and interstate…

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Victory! Rabbit Torturer Sentenced to Six Months Prison

Donald Klawes, who was charged with 3 felony counts of animal cruelty for torturing and killing 3 rescued rabbits he adopted, was sentenced to 6 months in jail.

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UPDATE: Florida Cat Torturer Walks Free

The prosecution of a case against Dean T. Bell, who was arrested in Daytona Beach, Florida for torturing and likely killing a cat, has been deferred. This means…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Babysitter Who Killed Family Dog Sentenced

In Defense of Animals applauds the sentencing of Kielee Sonnemann, who was charged with animal cruelty for killing Batman, a dog belonging to a family she was babysitting…

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San Diego County: Insist on the Removal of Sick & Neglected Dogs & Horses

Urge San Diego County authorities to remove the suffering, neglected horses and dogs on Artesian Rd., send them to sanctuary, and submit a criminal animal cruelty…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Rabbit Torturer Sentenced

In Defense of Animals applauds the adjudication of a Wisconsin man, who was charged with three felony counts of animal cruelty for torturing and killing three rescued…

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Unjust & Cruel Killing of P’Nut & Fred Demands Justice

Demand accountability for the NY DEC’s cruel killing of P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon. Speak out now to protect rescued wild animals!

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UPDATE: Texas Nurse Barely Punished for Sexual Abuse of Her Dog

Joely Keen was arrested on a charge of bestiality in Texas following an investigation into her husband and his subsequent arrest. She sexually abused her Great Dane.…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Florida Cat Torturer Walks Free

In Defense of Animals is sorely disappointed that the prosecution of a case against Dean Bell, who was arrested for torturing a cat, has been deferred.

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Demand Justice for Puppy Who Suffered Ongoing Abuse in Colorado!

A Colorado man has been arrested and charged for the ongoing abuse of his mother’s 3-month-old puppy. Demand maximum sentencing!

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UPDATE: Goose Denied Justice After Brutal Attack by Man Wielding a Golf Club

When a Canada goose was beaten to death on a golf course in Putnam County, New York in August 2023, it looked like Enrico Sarli would be held accountable for his…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Texas Nurse Sentenced for Bestiality

In Defense of Animals applauds the conviction of Joely Keen who was arrested on a charge of bestiality following an investigation into her husband, but encourages…

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Dead & Dying Cats Seized From Failed Rescue Facility in Pennsylvania

Support maximum sentencing for the two women responsible for over 200 cats suffering severe neglect, torture, and aggravated cruelty at supposed “rescue.”

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Dozens of Dead & Starving Dogs in Mississippi Cry For Justice

Demand justice for dead and dying dogs discovered at a property in Lafayette County, Mississippi!

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Cat Knifed, Hit With Brass Knuckles, & Smashed With Bowling Ball

In Defense of Animals is calling for maximum sentencing for Carmello Roberts, 18, of Meriden, Connecticut, for viciously murdering a kitten with a knife, brass knuckles,…

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80-Year-Old Dog Walker & Her Dog Killed by Carjacker

Demand justice for a beloved dogwalker & her dog who were killed in broad daylight by a carjacker in Seattle.

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UPDATE: Brutal Swan Killers Escape Justice in New York

Last year, a group of three teens brutally killed a beloved swan named Faye in Syracuse, New York. The court outcome was extremely disappointing & inadequate.

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UPDATE: Outrageous! Dog Starving Official Gets Plea Deal & Avoids Jail in Pennsylvania

April Sloane will avoid jail time after being charged with animal cruelty for starving her dog Thor to death after using him as a photo prop to win her election…

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Cat Brutally Shot by Kern County Deputies in California

Call for legal repercussions against Kern County, California deputies for cruelly using a cat as target practice.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Violent Cat Attacker Caught on Camera Walks Free

In Defense of Animals condemns the outcome of the trial involving Joseph Olunwa, who was caught on surveillance footage viciously stoning his neighbor’s 1-year-old…

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