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Ellicott Woman Pleads Guilty to Throwing Tobi the Cat to Her Dogs; Deal Seeks No Prison

Ashley Losey pleaded guilty to felony aggravated cruelty to animals for throwing Tobi, a neighbor’s cat, to her dogs. The agreement would drop five of six charges…

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Kittens Thrown From Moving Vehicle — One Dead, Two Survive in Georgia

Demand justice for three kittens allegedly thrown from a moving vehicle in Georgia, leaving one dead and two injured and traumatized.

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Struggling Dog Abandoned in Trash Bag in Front of Child Later Dies

A dog named Boogie was found alive in a trash bag after a child sought help, but later died. Urge Georgia prosecutors to seek strong penalties.

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UPDATE: Judge Makes Strangler of 2 Cats Eligible for Release After Only 3 Months in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Judge Angela Krom could have sentenced a man who strangled two cats to seven to 14 years. Instead, she imposed concurrent terms of three to 23 months.

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UPDATE: 30-Year Prison Sentence Still Fails Animals After 3,248 Charges Are Dropped in Louisiana

Nathan Mann received 27 years in prison, but 3,248 charges involving animal sexual abuse images were dropped.

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Horse Repeatedly Stabbed & Whipped in Front of Child in Florida

A Florida woman faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly stabbing and whipping a horse while other horses were found wounded and underweight.

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UPDATE: Judge Fails Dog Who Was Wrapped in Plastic & Left in Hot Sun in South Carolina

A South Carolina judge let a woman convicted of torturing Lil Richard avoid prison. Speak out against this devastating failure of justice.

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UPDATE: Justice Falls Short After Dog Beating & Strangling Case in North Carolina

A North Carolina woman avoided prison after a plea deal in a brutal dog abuse case. Learn who was responsible and how to speak out.

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WATCH: Tiny Dog Who Was in Such Bad Shape She Was Mistaken for Trash is Now Safe & Loved

Ginny was so neglected she was mistaken for trash. See how one tiny dog went from near death to safe, healing, and deeply loved.

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Kittens Tortured & Killed to Punish Teen Daughter in Florida

Demand justice for kittens allegedly killed and abused in Fort Myers, Florida, including a survivor who required veterinary treatment.

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UPDATE: Man Who Brutally Kicked Rogue the Cat to Death Gets Just One Year in Jail

A man who brutally kicked Rogue the cat to death gets just one year in jail and a one-year animal restriction. Speak up for stronger justice.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Louisiana Man Arrested for Animal and Child Sexual Abuse Material Sentenced

In Defense of Animals condemns the lenient sentencing handed to Nathan Mann, who was arrested for in 2023 for possessing sexual assault material of children and…

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Victory! 20-Year Prison Sentence in Brutal Florida Cat Beheading Case

A Florida man has received the maximum 20-year prison sentence for brutally killing two cats after thousands demanded justice.

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MEDIA RELEASE: North Carolina Woman Given Suspended Sentence for Abusing Her Dog

A Craven County woman convicted of felony animal cruelty after a video showed her beating, kicking and strangling her dog has been sentenced to probation rather…

Justice for Animals, North Carolina

Dogs Allegedly Doused With Accelerant & Set on Fire

A Louisville man is accused of setting two dogs on fire and threatening their guardian. Urge prosecutors to seek justice for Seven and Brooklyn.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Woman Walks Free After Baking Her Dog in Plastic Under the Hot South Carolina Sun

In Defense of Animals is deeply disappointed by the sentencing of Shaneitra Berniq Jeter, who was charged with animal torture for leaving her dog wrapped in a plastic…

Justice for Animals, South Carolina

MEDIA RELEASE: Florida Man Given Maximum Sentence for Depositing Dead Cat Heads on Mailbox

In Defense of Animals applauds the sentencing of Florida man who left the heads of two cats in a mailbox.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Florida Judge Lets Poacher Walk on Probation Despite Role in Killing 13 Alligators

VIERA, Fla. (July 23, 2026) — In Defense of Animals is condemning the lenient sentencing of Luke David Michael Landry, one of four men charged with illegally killing…

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Victory! Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Setting Kitten on Fire

An Ohio man who set kitten Joffrey on fire has been sentenced to two years in prison after more than 12,400 supporters demanded justice.

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Beloved Cat Killed After Neighbor Allegedly Tossed Him to Dogs

Urge Colorado prosecutors to seek maximum charges and penalties for the woman accused of tossing Tobi, a neighbor’s beloved cat, to her dogs.

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MEDIA RELEASE: “Appalling” Sentence for New York Man Who Brutally Kicked Girlfriend’s Cat to Death

In Defense of Animals is strongly condemning the sentencing of Harold Larson, who was charged with aggravated animal cruelty for fatally kicking his girlfriend’s…

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UPDATE: No Jail for Man Who Bagged & Bashed Mister the Cat

More than 12,500 people demanded justice for Mister the cat, but the man charged with brutally abusing him avoided jail time.

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Screaming Pig Dragged Behind ATV by Former Animal Control Officer

A former animal control officer faces felony cruelty charges after allegedly dragging a screaming pig behind an ATV while the animal was still alive.

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UPDATE: Florida Man Sentenced for Abusing Girlfriend’s Cats

Florida man Travis Keith Fehr was sentenced after brutally beating two cats in a case tied to animal cruelty and domestic abuse.

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