Crime ❯ Animal Cruelty

Legal Consequences

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L.A. Man Sentenced After Video Showed Alcohol Poured Into Protected Hawk

Public tips triggered a CDFW probe with five search warrants that produced a misdemeanor animal-cruelty conviction.

U.S. Marshals Defend Deputy After Video Shows Small Dog Kicked During Memphis Arrest

Samoyed Dies After Boys Throw Firework Into Locked Cage in Jiangsu

Brisbane Man Sentenced to Community Service Over Dog’s Death After False Theft Claim

Tyneside 'Cat Fosterer' Given Suspended Term and 10-Year Ban for Killing Pet Within a Day

Two Small Dogs Die After Pet-Shop Transport in Barbacena as Owner Faces Charge

Twitch Streamer Aspen Kartier Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charge After Viral Clip

14-Year-Old Arrested in Florida 'Door-Kick' Prank That Led to Dog’s Death

RSPCA Rescue of Starved Spaniel Fuels Appeal After 28% Rise in Neglect Reports

San Juan de Lurigancho Pulls Garbage Crew After Video Shows Dog Run Over and Tossed Into Compactor

Three Remanded in Sri Lanka After Video Shows Wild Elephant Set on Fire

Brandenburg Poultry Plant Probed Over Alleged Abuse of Geese and Ducks

Upper West Side Dog Owner Jailed for Contempt After Failing to Surrender Pit Bulls

UK Rules Out Law Requiring Drivers to Report Cat Collisions

Gurugram Creator Arrested Over Video Feeding Chicken Momos to Cow as Police Probe Paid-Stunt Claim

Owner Convicted in Lecce Over Dog's Balcony Death With €5,000 Fine

Argentina Dog Attacks Leave Two Children Injured as La Plata Owner Detained

Police Detail Parla Sheep-Neglect Case After 50 Carcasses Found

Vance Condemns Dog Mistreatment in Interview, Drawing Fire Over Noem’s Puppy Shooting

Aurora Man Gets 40 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation After Guilty Plea