More dead wild elephants discovered at Thai waterfall; toll at 11
Wildlife officials in Thailand said Tuesday they have discovered the carcasses of five more wild elephants downstream from a waterfall where the bodies of six other elephants were found last weekend.
Woman reportedly tries to euthanize dogs with insulin, claims she didn’t have money for veterinarian
An Ohio woman faces charges after she tried to euthanize her two dogs with insulin, killing one of them, claiming she didn’t have money to pay for a veterinarian to do it, according to reports.
Pet Project: Vixen from Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats
Vixen is a 2-month-old Tabby cat from Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats. She is blind and will need corrective surgery to close her eyelids. She is very interested in exploring her surroundings and loves people. She is quick to purr and will do best in a quiet home. Visit www.kittybungalow.org for more.
Emaciated dog found alive under debris 3 weeks after Hurricane Dorian
A search and rescue team found a dog buried under debris in the Bahamas, over three weeks after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the islands.
Pet Project: Pappy from Best Friends Animal Society
Pappy is an 8-year-old mini lab looking for his forever home! He is super sweet and great with people and other dogs. He is visually impaired and diabetic, so he will need an extra loving home. He would make a great cuddle buddy! For more information, visit www.bestfriendsla.org or call 818-643-3989.
$8K reward offered for information in ‘heinous’ case of beagle found skinned alive
An $8,000 reward is being offered for information leading to arrest in what the Humane Society of the U.S. called a “heinous” case involving a female beagle being skinned alive in southwest Missouri.
Pet Project: Fred and Ethel from Boxer Rescue LA
Fred and Ethel are 2-year-old Boxers. They were found running the streets of Perris and are now at Boxer Rescue LA looking for a home. They were likely backyard dogs used for breeding and are ready to start a new chapter of their life. Contact Vince and Rachel at Boxer Rescue LA by calling 310-862-0044.
Pet Project: Rocky from LA Animal Services
Rocky is a one-and-a-half-year-old Yorkie Mix. His owners were forced to surrender him because they did not have the time to keep a dog. Find Rocky at LA Animal Services at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter or by calling Arlene at 213-485-0214.
Pet Project: Kenya from Doggie Tahiti
Kanya is an 8-week-old Boxer and Lab mix. She comes from a little of 8. She's a sweet dog who loves belly rubs. Find Kenya and her siblings at Doggie Tahiti. Call Lisa at 323-205-0658.
CHP officers rescue miniature horse stranded on 91 Freeway
California Highway Patrol was investigating a hit-and-run after they found a pony stranded on the 91 Freeway with scratches and abrasions Sunday morning.
Pet Project: Hestia from Paw Works
Hestia is a 5-year-old Shih Tzu mix. She was pulled from a Central Valley shelter, along with 20 other animals. She was severely matted and was clearly not taken care of. She is now groomed, loved, and ready for an amazing home! Call Krystine at Paw Works 805-852-1744.
Rare albino hedgehog rescued in Riverside County
A rare albino hedgehog found in a Riverside County backyard now has a home.
Dog rescued in Malibu after falling 30-feet down abandoned well
(CNS) - A dog was rescued today after it fell 30 feet down an abandoned well in Malibu.
Pet Project: Hammock from NKLA Pet Adoption Center
Hammock is a 2-month-old kitten. She is looking for a forever home where she can grow, play and thrive! City shelters are overflowing with kittens, so now is the perfect time to adopt. Call Lauren at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center by calling 424-208-8840.
Woman says she was stopped by squirrel, who tugged on her leg and led her to help its injured baby
Police in Virginia had high praise for a local animal whisperer who said a squirrel led her down a trail, even going so far as to tug at her leg to help its injured baby.
Pit bull dies after protecting young children from snake bite
The Richardson family said goodbye to their hero this week.
Pet Project: Tito from Muttmatch LA
Tito is a 6-year-old Yorkie. He was hit by a car and left paralyzed. He has been with a foster home for over a year. He is energetic and happy. Call Alanna at Muttmatch LA at 323-839-2980.
LA Animal Services offering free adoptions after being 'flooded' by kittens, cats
Los Angeles animal shelters are being flooded with kittens.
‘I came out in tears’: Professional violinist performs for abused shelter dogs to calm them
Violinist Martin Agee has performed with some pretty big names like Madonna and Metallica, but nothing compares to the performance that he gives every few weeks to the shelter dogs at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (ASPCA) in New York City.
Pet Project: Theon from spcaLA gets adopted
Theon from spcaLA was adopted! The 3-month-old Domestic short-haired kitten with a heart of gold found his forever home. Find more cats available for adoption at the newly opened spcaLA Pet Adoption Center on Jefferson Boulevard, or by calling 323-730-5300.