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Oklahoma Grandmother Charged with Abusing Grandchildren, Including Confinement in Dog Cage and Drugging

Oklahoma City, OK — In a disturbing case out of Oklahoma City, 53-year-old Davena Dian Marx is facing serious charges after being accused of mistreating her two young grandchildren in alarming ways. Arrested last month, the allegations against Marx include dosing the children with drugs and confining them in a dog cage. The investigation began last year when the Warr Acres Police Department, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Department of Health Services, received a distressing …

Tragic: Dolores Plane Crash Claims Lives of Couple Known for Dog Breeding Business

DOLORES, Colorado (AP) — The recent tragic plane crash near Dolores, Colorado, claimed the lives of Jared and Karen Hansen on January 5. The couple, who lived in Dolores with their seven children, ran a dog breeding business called Rocky Mountain Biewer Terriers. According to a statement from Jared Hansen’s sister, Jamie Rothe, the couple’s untimely death compounded the family’s grief, as Jared was her third sibling to die in the past three years. The …

Injured Dog Found in Dumfries Prompts Police Investigation and Public Appeal for Information

Dumfries, VA – On Saturday morning, the Prince William County Police Department responded to a call regarding a dog found with an injury consistent with being struck by a projectile. The incident took place in the 1500 block of Cherry Hill Road. A resident discovered the injured dog and promptly alerted the authorities, prompting an investigation into the matter. The dog, identified as an American Bully between 1 and 3 years old, with red/tan and …

Miraculous Recovery: Dog Survives 17 Stab Wounds, DA Offers Reward

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly hosted a press conference on Dec. 28 to address the case of Cornell, a dog believed to be a terrier mix about 2 years old, who survived being stabbed 17 times over a month ago. The attacker has yet to be identified. Cornell, who was found by a woman in Freeport, made a remarkable recovery from his injuries and was brought to the news conference. …

Cherokee County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Dog Fighting and Animal Cruelty

CANTON, Ga. – A 59-year-old man from Cherokee County has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in dog fighting and animal cruelty. The judge ruled that the first five years of his sentence must be served behind bars. The sentencing came after authorities conducted a welfare check in Canton and discovered evidence of dog fighting both inside and outside the man’s home. Randall Thaxton was charged with nine counts of dog …

Dog Trainer in Missouri Cited for Animal Abuse After Viral Video Shows Mistreatment of German Shepherd

PLEASANT HILL, Mo. – A dog trainer in Missouri is facing multiple citations, including animal abuse and operating without a license, after a viral video captured him mistreating a German Shepherd. Matt Fiala, who runs a dog training service called Advanced Canine Training, was seen on video throwing water on the dog, kicking the crate, and turning it upside down, causing the frightened canine to try to escape. Pleasant Hill Police Chief Tommy Wright called …

Chandler Woman Facing 24 New Charges in Shocking Dog Abuse Case Sparks Push for Stricter Animal Protection Laws

CHANDLER, Ariz. – A Chandler woman is facing 24 new charges in a case of alleged dog abuse. April McLaughlin, also known as Sydney McKinley, has been arrested for the second time and is now confronted with eight felony counts and 16 class one misdemeanor charges linked to the neglect and abuse of 55 dogs. This adds to the 77 misdemeanors she was already facing in Chandler City Court, painting a grim picture of the …

Kansas City Dog Trainer Faces Animal Abuse Citations After Video Goes Viral on Social Media

PLEASANT HILL, Mo. – A dog trainer in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, has been cited for animal abuse after a disturbing video of him mistreating a dog went viral on social media. The man, identified as Matt Fiala, is also facing charges for operating a business without a license. This incident has sparked outrage and concern among the local community. Pleasant Hill police are investigating several complaints of animal abuse against Fiala, who runs a business …

Owner of Neglected Dog Charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty: Faces Up to Seven Years in Prison

ERIE, Pennsylvania – The owner of a neglected dog that resorted to gnawing off its own paw has been charged with third-degree aggravated cruelty to animals causing serious bodily injury or death. The owner, Jatahyia Sherri Stevens, is set to appear for a preliminary hearing on March 11 in front of District Judge Timothy Beveridge. The poor animal’s case was brought to light by Ruth Thompson, the director of the ANNA Shelter, who highlighted the …

South Korea Parliament Passes Bill to Ban Eating and Selling of Dog Meat

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s parliament made a historic move on Tuesday by passing a bill to ban the consumption and sale of dog meat, putting an end to a centuries-old practice. The decision comes amid a growing public support for animal welfare. The controversial practice of eating dog meat was once believed to improve stamina in the hot and humid Korean summers. However, the tradition has become uncommon, mainly limited to older generations, …