Thirty dogs were taken from a property in Louisiana suspected of housing a dog fighting ring. Seventeen of the dogs were found to be malnourished, and tethered to the ground by heavy logging chains. Three men are now facing felony animal cruelty charges and possibly much more. Seventeen starving dogs rescued from Holoman Loop in Dubberly, some tethered … [Read more...] about Thirty Dogs Are Rescued and Three Men Are Facing Animal Cruelty Changes and More in Fighting Bust
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Mangy, Skeletal Dog Makes a Complete Transformation Because of Love
When Jude was found at an intersection in a small town in Louisiana, rescuers were shocked at his condition. Parasites had destroyed his coat, allowing his emaciated frame to become scorched under the blistering summer sun. But after three months of love and nourishment, Jude is practically a new dog. He weighed only 19 pounds, little more than a third … [Read more...] about Mangy, Skeletal Dog Makes a Complete Transformation Because of Love
UPDATE: Happy Ending For The Boy Who “Stole Hugs” from Neighbor’s Dog
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not long ago, Louisiana resident Hollie Mallet sent the Internet into a frenzy when she uploaded footage from her garage surveillance camera. Caught on tape: an adorable neighborhood boy who was sneaking up her … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Happy Ending For The Boy Who “Stole Hugs” from Neighbor’s Dog
Tethered and Abandoned Dogs Left to Die in Louisiana Floods Are Now Forever Safe
It’s now been a month since 20 parishes saw devastation in the floods that swept through Louisiana, which some say is the worst in the state’s recorded history. Many pets were left behind, or were already living outdoors on their own. Though they are based in New York City, Guardians of Rescue volunteers rushed down there as soon as it was safe, and saved many … [Read more...] about Tethered and Abandoned Dogs Left to Die in Louisiana Floods Are Now Forever Safe
PAWS Chicago Takes in 26 Rescues from Louisiana to Prevent Euthanizing Them
PAWS Chicago has taken in 26 pets that were abandoned due to flooding in Louisiana to prevent them from being put down needlessly. Each one has been named after a famous Louisiana landmark or theme, and all will be available for adoption. One of the dogs brought in goes by the name of Bubba. You can see in the video just how excited he is knowing that he’s going … [Read more...] about PAWS Chicago Takes in 26 Rescues from Louisiana to Prevent Euthanizing Them