Judge Michael Cicconetti has a unique way of dealing with convicted criminals in his town – go to jail, or let the punishment fit the crime. Last August, Alyssa Morrow pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and neglect for leaving her dog in a filthy house with no food, so she was sentenced to working in the stinkiest area of a garbage dump! “I’m gonna vomit … [Read more...] about Woman Who Let Dog Live in Squalor Sentenced to Work at a Landfill
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Woman Saves Dog Shot, Dragged & Hit by Car
After being dragged and hit by a car, shot, and left to die on the road, Belle is now recovering and learning what it means to be loved by people. Julie Jones Horton of Easley, South Carolina was driving down a country road last week when she saw a badly injured animal hobbling across the street. As she drew closer, she saw that it was a dog. The poor … [Read more...] about Woman Saves Dog Shot, Dragged & Hit by Car
Australian Shepherd Puppy Adopts Orphaned Fawn
A week-old fawn who may have been abandoned by his mother likely wouldn’t have survived had he not been found by some farmers in Germany. But because of their help, and his new puppy mom, he is thriving. It is unknown what happened what happened to the baby deer’s mother; she may have been killed, or simply abandoned her young. He was … [Read more...] about Australian Shepherd Puppy Adopts Orphaned Fawn
Letter to the Woman Who Abandoned Her 17-Year-Old Pet
From Canine Haven, a safe haven for rescue dogs from all over the world: You decided that you wanted to move to an apartment that didn't allow pets (and by the way, landlords are forbidden to do this in Toronto). I don't know what lured you. Maybe it was a boyfriend or a girlfriend. Maybe it was a great view. Maybe you liked the woodwork. At any rate, it … [Read more...] about Letter to the Woman Who Abandoned Her 17-Year-Old Pet
Crying Pit Bull Abandoned at UK Train Station
Last week a dog who looked like he was crying was dumped at a railway station in England, but thankfully he has been rescued and will hopefully find a better home. A man tied the Staffy mix up at the Eastbourne Railway Station in East Sussex, left a plastic bin with some water and jumped into a taxi and sped away. The sad and confused dog sat alone for hours, … [Read more...] about Crying Pit Bull Abandoned at UK Train Station