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MEDIA RELEASE: Mississippi Man Indicted for Dragging Dog to Death, Advocates Demand Justice

In Defense of Animals applauds the indictment of Daniel Berthelette of Copiah County on Aug. 28, 2024, on a charge of aggravated animal cruelty for dragging his…

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Torched Kitten Will Live to Get Justice with Your Help

Support justice for a kitten set on fire by a man. Sign the petition to demand strong court penalties!

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Demand Justice for a Seagull Beheaded at the Jersey Shore

Demand maximum sentencing for a New Jersey man who beheaded a seagull for trying to take a French fry from his daughter.

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UPDATE: Man Escapes Justice for Burning Alive His Elderly Dog in Barrel

The man in New York who burned his elderly dog alive after restraining a guest who objected to his cruelty has received only a reduced charge and probation, no jail…

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Watch: $2,500 Reward Offered for Info on Person(s) Who Glued & Tortured Cat

In Defense of Animals is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who glued a cat’s eyes, nose, and mouth…

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Demand Justice for Ex-Racehorses & Other Animals Killed by Backyard Butcher

Tell officials to shut down backyard butcher killing ex-racehorses and others in Florida!

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MEDIA RELEASE: $2,500 Reward for Info on Person(s) Who Glued & Tortured Cat

In Defense of Animals is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who glued a cat’s eyes, nose, and mouth…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Outcry as Cat Stoner Charged with Misdemeanor Instead of Felony

In Defense of Animals and Animal Victory are urging Baltimore County State Attorney Scott Shellenberger to update the charges against Joseph Olunwa, who was caught…

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Demand Justice for Cat Who Was Stomped, Stabbed, & Eaten by Texas Man

Demand justice for a cat who was brutally stomped on, stabbed, and eaten by a Texas man who was arrested for animal cruelty.

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UPDATE: Charges Dropped For Brutal Vehicular Horse Killing By Pennsylvania State Trooper

The animal cruelty charges against a Pennsylvania state trooper who killed a lost horse with his vehicle have shockingly been dropped. In Defense of Animals is very…

Demand Justice For Cat Stoned Almost To Death By Cruel Neighbor

A man was caught on surveillance footage attempting to stone his neighbor’s 1-year-old cat Grayson to death in Maryland causing severe injuries, but nothing has…

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Demand Justice for Puppy Dropped Down Stairwell in Los Angeles

A Los Angeles man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after being caught on surveillance footage dropping a puppy down a multi-story stairwell, causing…

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WATCH: Reward Jumps to $25,000 for Zip-Tied German Shepherd Abandoned in Malibu Creek Canyon

A reward of $2,500 that In Defense of Animals initially offered for information on the person(s) responsible for abandoning a German Shepherd in Malibu Creek Canyon,…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Reward Jumps to $25,000 for Zip-Tied German Shepherd Abandoned in Malibu

A reward initially offered by In Defense of Animals for information on the person(s) responsible for abandoning a German shepherd in Malibu Creek Canyon with zip…

MEDIA RELEASE: $2,500 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Conviction of Cat Abuser

In Defense of Animals is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual who threw a helpless cat from a 12th-floor…

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Demand Justice for Beloved Pomeranian Killed by Guardian’s Husband

Demand justice for a beloved Pomeranian who was brutally killed by their guardian’s husband during an argument in Texas.

WATCH: Victory! Florida Woman Sentenced for Role in Animal Crush Video Ring

Victory! Nicole Devilbiss was charged with conspiring to create and share crush videos depicting monkeys being tortured and killed. She will serve 4 years and 3…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Reward Jumps to $7,600 for Info About Zip-Tied German Shepherd in Malibu

In Defense of Animals and Peace 4 Animals are offering a $7,600 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for abandoning…

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Victory! North Dakota Man Gets Prison for Lethally Microwaving Kitten & Domestic Violence

Carlos Perez of Fargo, North Dakota was sentenced to years of prison for animal cruelty & domestic violence after his atrocious behavior toward his then-girlfriend…

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A Pair of Dogs Get Punched & Jabbed Repeatedly by Abusive Guardian

Juan Pablo Gaviria Arce was videoed punching a dog & jabbing two dogs in a crate with a broomstick. Sign In Defense of Animals’ alert now for maximum sentencing!

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Victory! New Jersey Man Who Tortured & Killed His Cat Sentenced to 5 Years of Prison

The worst kind of guardian possible, a deeply disturbed, sexually sick New Jersey man is getting more than a slap on the wrist for sadistically abusing his cat Ellie…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hanging & Stabbing of Adopted Dog: All 4 Defendants Found Guilty

In Defense of Animals praises the sentencing of the last of four individuals who pled guilty to brutally hanging and stabbing a dog to death who had been adopted…

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Demand Justice for Dead & Dying Cats Surrendered to Florida Shelter

Demand justice for 7 cats found dead and dying in containers when surrendered at a Florida shelter by a man who was supposed to be caring for them for a friend.

MEDIA RELEASE: Florida Woman Sentenced for Role in Animal Crush Video Ring

In Defense of Animals applauds the sentencing of Nicole Devilbiss, who was charged with conspiring to create and share crush videos depicting monkeys being tortured…

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