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We have a shelter in China that houses dogs and other animals rescued from the DCMT + slaughterhouses throughout China.

03/20/2025

This woman in Florida couldn’t take her dog on board her flight, so she drowned him in the airport bathroom.

On December 16, 2024, Alison Agatha Lawrence, 57, was denied boarding at Orlando International Airport because she lacked proper documentation for her 9-year-old miniature schnauzer, Tywinn. Instead of making other arrangements, she drowned Tywinn in a restroom stall and threw his dead body in the trash. Then boarded that flight to Colombia.

An airport employee discovered Tywinn’s body in the trash, still wet and warm, along with his collar and belongings. Orlando Police launched an investigation, leading to Lawrence’s arrest on March 18, 2025. She was charged with aggravated animal cruelty—a third-degree felony—and released on a $5,000 bond.

The Orlando Police Department is handling the investigation. You can demand justice by contacting them at 321.235.5300 or [email protected].

The Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting this case. They represent Orange County, where this crime occurred. Contact them at 407.836.2400 or [email protected] to ensure justice is served.

Has everyone reached their sicko psycho quota for the week yet like we have? Please, just ☠️ lady.

03/20/2025

Of all the cases we’ve ever reported on, this sicko needed to be in jail the most.

Gabriel Caswell, a 23-year-old former employee of the Weatherford Animal Shelter in Texas, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the brutal torture and killing of at least 15 kittens. During the same period, 41 kittens died under suspicious circumstances.

Video evidence showed Caswell stomping on kittens, smashing their heads and necks in cages, kicking and throwing them across the room—then dumping them in the trash.

The abuse came to light after a coworker caught him in the act, leading to a review of security footage that uncovered dozens more sickening attacks.

Jurors were so disturbed by the evidence that many cried during trial.

How did no one notice so many missing or dead kittens? What kind of system let this go on for so long?

The Parker County DA is urging people to write letters to the parole board to make sure Caswell serves his full sentence. He could apply for parole as early as 2034.

Send letters to:
Parker County District Attorney’s Office
117 Fort Worth Highway, 2nd Floor
Weatherford, TX 76086

For more info, call (817) 598-6124.

03/19/2025

This man is no different than the abusers that we report on.

Steffen Baldwin, former director of Union County Humane Society, was trusted to save animals but betrayed that trust. He took money from pet owners and rescues, promising to rehabilitate or rehome their dogs—then secretly euthanized them. For months, he lied, claiming the dogs were alive and well. He’s now sentenced to over 15 years in prison for animal cruelty, theft, and fraud.

Remi, a pit bull labeled a “dangerous dog,” was promised a second chance after his rescue paid Baldwin $1,000. Instead, Baldwin euthanized him and made up a story about a fatal dog fight. Gucci, a young Staffordshire Terrier, was euthanized soon after surrender, but Baldwin lied for months, claiming he was safe in a forever home. These are just two of at least 18 dogs he killed.

It’s hard to report on this. Baldwin’s actions are a complete betrayal of the trust pet owners and rescues placed in him. His lies undermine the public’s trust in the animal welfare world, leaving people hesitant to help at all.

This person took advantage of vulnerable animals and their caretakers. Before donating or surrendering, verify who you’re trusting. Demand vet records, adoption updates, and proof of care. If something feels off, speak up. We need stronger oversight to prevent people like Baldwin from operating unchecked.

03/18/2025

In Liverpool, England, this is how police responded to a stray dog.

Police responded to reports of a stray dog on Smithdown Road in Liverpool. Eyewitnesses reported around seven police vehicles arriving, including six patrol cars and one van. For just one dog. One officer was pictured carrying a dog catcher pole. However, there was no indication that the dog was aggressive or dangerous.

The police response here seemed heavy-handed, more in line with reinforcing breed-based prejudice than assessing the actual behavior of the dog. This incident highlights the reality of Breed-Specific Legislation (BSL) in England, which unfairly targets breeds like pit bulls and Staffordshire Terriers based on appearance. England’s Dangerous Dogs Act focuses on looks, not behavior.

At the Foundation, we’ve successfully adopted out a fair number of bully breeds without issues. This outdated legislation punishes innocent dogs and responsible owners. It’s time for policies that focus on behavior and responsible ownership instead of stereotypes. Every dog deserves a chance—regardless of breed.

This legislation has adversely affected many families with bully breeds who consider them not only beloved pets, but family members. We urge lawmakers in England to revisit this legislation, which unfairly targets them.

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03/16/2025

He killed his dog just for getting into the trash.

James Echols, a French Bulldog breeder in Georgia, didn’t act in panic or by accident—he deliberately took a life over a mess on the floor.

And what kind of sick f*ck kills their own dog—then jokes about it on social media? A sick f*ck that needs to be locked up, that’s what kind.

The audio in the video says it all: Echols is a low-vibration, emotionally reactive piece of trash who can’t even string together a coherent sentence.

Echols is on the run. His last known location was East Point, Georgia, but police confirm he’s no longer at his previous address. They say that they are actively working to track him down.

If you’re as enraged as we are, please take action. Call and email the local PD and demand justice. We won’t be satisfied until he’s behind bars and brought to trial.

East Point Police Department: (404) 761-2177
Email: [email protected]

And please—stop fueling this cruelty. Adopt, don’t buy from dirty backyard breeders like this scumbag.

03/14/2025

These dogs in Bakersfield are being tortured and abused daily and authorities are ignoring it

Multiple dogs are being tortured, starved, and forced to fight—and despite repeated calls, authorities have done nothing to stop it.

Reports from neighbors describe dogs being shot with pellet guns, tied up in the rain with no shelter, and brutally beaten—one was hit with a belt over 30 times. The abusers get drunk and force the dogs to fight for entertainment.

We need people to make calls. Let them know Animal Control has been there multiple times but has failed to take action. They’ve spoken to the abusers and left the dogs to suffer. These people are supposed to protect animals, not ignore their suffering.

The address is: 1023 33rd Street, Bakersfield, CA. Please call:

Bakersfield Police Department : 661) 327-7111
(661) 852-7850 (661) 397-0647

The Kern Animal Shelter: (661) 868-7100

The Bakersfield Animal Shelter: (661) 326-3436

The local SPCA: (661) 323-8353

03/13/2025

Once again, people really suck—just leave the animals alone!

U.S. hunter Sam Jones () posted a now-deleted video showing her capturing a wild baby wombat in Australia. She forcibly removed the joey from its distressed mother on the side of the road, with a man filming and laughing in the background.

Jones, claiming to be a “wildlife biologist,” should know better than to treat wildlife this way. Although she claims the baby was returned, disturbing wildlife is illegal in Australia.Jones faces possible deportation and future visa refusals as Australian officials review her immigration status.

Politicians, including Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, have condemned her actions, calling her behavior “stupid” and “irresponsible.

When visiting another country, people should respect local laws and culture—especially when it comes to wildlife. We hope Australian authorities to hold both Jones and whoever the man is filming accountable.

03/12/2025

Some people just don’t deserve to breathe. This man from the Bronx set a pit bull on fire inside a crate, killing her.

According to Albany police, 34-year-old Christopher Maxwell left a 1-year-old female pitbull dog inside a crate at his home for several days without food or water. When he returned, Maxwell took the dog, still in the crate, to a parking lot and doused the crate and the dog with lighter fluid and set her on fire.

The dog’s lifeless body was found in the crate on February 24. Maxwell has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty, arson, and criminal mischief. He is set to appear in Albany City Criminal Court on Friday, March 21.

Here’s what you can do to help get this poor dog justice. Demand that they all push for maximum charges:

Contact the Albany District Attorney’s Office, DA David Soares: (518) 487-5460 Email: [email protected]

Call the Albany Police Department –
Albany PD (Animal Cruelty Unit): (518) 462-8013

This is evil, this is just pure evil and something we will never understand. We hope someone like this never sees the light of day ever again.

03/11/2025

UPDATE: ARREST MADE IN DOG KILLING CASE – MEMPHIS, TN

Christopher Triplett, 18, has been arrested for aggravated animal cruelty after being caught on surveillance video beating, dragging, and repeatedly throwing a dog off a pedestrian bridge near Crump Boulevard in South Memphis. The dog was still alive after the first fall—but this monster picked it up, dragged it back up the stairs, and threw it off again, killing it.

A local business owner discovered the dog’s body and reviewed his security footage, capturing the entire horrific act. He reported it to Memphis Police, leading to the arrest.

Triplett has been taken into custody and is awaiting his court appearance. It’s not over yet—Demand the Maximum Penalty – Contact the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office at (901) 222-1300 and urge them to prosecute Triplett to the fullest extent of the law. Aggravated animal cruelty is a Class E felony in Tennessee—let’s make sure it’s treated like one.

Memphis Police Department WREG News Channel 3

03/09/2025

shortly after this Facebook post, this 27-year-old tragically took her own life.

we never met her or had any idea who she was, but can’t even imagine what what’s was going on in her life to go through with this. from what we can tell, she had been dealing with mental illness issues for quite some time.

please hang in there everyone and if you see the signs someone is at rock bottom, please speak up for them. if you’re reading this and going through some stuff yourself please hold on and try to talk it out with someone.

all her friends posting to her Facebook wall are understandably very regretful that they couldn’t be there for her, but unfortunately they just weren’t in time. It showed on her Facebook profile that she loved animals very much and that breaks our hearts that much more. you all matter and so did Zoey 💔

03/07/2025

HELP IDENTIFY THIS KILLER – MEMPHIS, TN

A man was caught on surveillance video beating, dragging, and repeatedly throwing a dog off a pedestrian bridge near Crump Boulevard in South Memphis. The dog was still alive after the first fall—but this monster picked it up, dragged it back up the stairs, and threw it off again, killing it.

This happened Friday, and as of Wednesday, the dog’s body was still lying there, ignored by the city. Memphis Police filed a report but have not made any arrests.

A local business owner discovered the dog’s body in his parking lot and checked his security footage, capturing the entire horrific act. He reported it to Memphis Police, but no action has been taken.

This violent, dangerous individual is still out there. Someone knows who he is. Help us bring him to justice.

HOW TO HELP: Share this post—get his face everywhere. Report tips to Memphis Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH or Memphis Animal Services at (901) 636-1416. Demand action from Memphis Police Department at (901) 545-2677—ask why no arrest has been made.

02/28/2025

UPDATE: Gigi Is Safe & Suspects Arrested!

Thanks to the relentless work of the and their Special Investigations Unit, the two suspects responsible for kicking and injuring Gigi have been successfully identified and arrested in Oakland.

Gigi is safe and recovering at home. The suspects, Lagashia Williams and Graciela Amar, were arrested on Thursday, according to police are currently in County Jail.

We want to thank everyone who supported Gigi throughout this process. Your calls, shares, and vigilance always make a difference and helped make this possible. This case shows how powerful the animal welfare community is when we unite.

We wish every case of abuse were pursued with this sense of urgency.

02/26/2025

This is low. This is really low.

Because of some kind of dispute that these women were having with this man, one of the women out of pure spite kicked this poor little 3 pound dog, which sent her flying.

We don’t care what the argument was about, this is something only a complete lowlife would do. The tiny dog, Gigi, we’re told now has severe liver damage and may not survive.

We don’t know the name of the lowlife abuser, but it appears to be the daughter of a 46 year old Shante Williams of Emeryville, CA. She was previously involved in a domestic violence lawsuit (Lagashia Williams vs. Sharon Williams).

So why is she still free? Why hasn’t she been arrested? The police claim it’s “under investigation,” but we’ve seen how that goes before—another abuser walking away with no consequences.

We are hoping that someone can come forward with the daughter’s name.

Please call the Pittsburg, CA Police Department and demand action at: (925) 252-4040.

02/23/2025

A volunteer at San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) witnessed shelter worker Saven Camacho violently dragging a terrified husky, Hilo, by her neck while removing her from a kennel. When handling dogs in a stressful environment, staff should take the appropriate time to help them feel safe—not simply leash them and drag them if they resist. Hilo was visibly scared, and instead of patience or care, she was forcibly pulled forward.

Working with animals requires the right temperament and bedside manner. Don’t be fooled into thinking that everyone in animal welfare is humane. Some people are just there for a paycheck, not to protect and care for these animals. This same worker has been said to be seen repeatedly hitting cages, screaming at dogs, and was cursing at a mother separated from her puppies. Someone like this has no place in a shelter.

Demand immediate action to remove this worker by contacting ACS at (210) 207-4738 or email; [email protected]

02/22/2025

Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office deputies rescued 39 dogs from a breeder’s property in Turley, Oklahoma. The dogs were found in outdoor kennels with no shelter from freezing temperatures, their water bowls were frozen, and more dogs were kept inside in filthy, cramped kennels. Five dogs were unfortunately recovered dead.

Marshall Favors (61), Joseph Lutz (45), and Joseph Vipperman (29) were arrested and face multiple felony animal cruelty charges.

The rescued dogs are now in the care of Tulsa Animal Services. Unfortunately, this is just one of many breeding operations operating under similar conditions. Cases like this highlight why adoption is always the best choice. Take a long, hard look at these photos. Please, save a life—Adopt, don’t shop.

02/09/2025

This poor pup was seen being abused on a walk in Miami, Florida by an unidentified man—who is now being sought after.

The video shows the dog sat down before being hit, making the aggression completely unwarranted. The man allegedly adopted the dog from Miami-Dade Animal Services, who stated that animal services are investigating and for anyone with information to call 311. It’s unclear how seriously this search is being taken by them, but we hope they are actively investigating.

People like this must be held accountable. While shelters can’t always predict an adopter’s behavior, this man lacks the patience and care an animal deserves.

If you have any information, please contact Miami Dade Animal Services and ensure they follow through on legitimate leads.

ONLY in DADE Miami-Dade County Government Vincent Sena

01/23/2025

Another reason why some humans shouldn’t be among us.

A $5,000 reward is being offered by Desmond’s Army Animal for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who dumped three newborn puppies in a plastic bag near Newfield and Orange Streets in Bridgeport, Connecticut on 1/22/25.

If you know anything about this case, please contact Bridgeport Animal Control at (203) 576-7727 or email: [email protected].

Please share for maximum exposure.

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Once again, people really suck—just leave the animals alone! U.S. hunter Sam Jones (@samstrays_somewhere) posted a now-deleted video showing her capturing a wild baby wombat in Australia. She forcibly removed the joey from its distressed mother on the side of the road, with a man filming and laughing in the background. Jones, claiming to be a “wildlife biologist,” should know better than to treat wildlife this way. Although she claims the baby was returned, disturbing wildlife is illegal in Australia.Jones faces possible deportation and future visa refusals as Australian officials review her immigration status. Politicians, including Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, have condemned her actions, calling her behavior “stupid” and “irresponsible. When visiting another country, people should respect local laws and culture—especially when it comes to wildlife. We hope Australian authorities to hold both Jones and whoever the man is filming accountable. #animalhopeandwellness @iamvince007 @wombat_rescue @envirogovau @WildlifeRescueAus @RSPCA_Australia @NSWNationalParks @QLDNationalParks @Victoria_NPS @AusWildlife @AustraliaZoo #wombatrescue

This poor pup was seen being abused on a walk in Miami, Florida by an unidentified man—who is now being sought after. The video shows the dog sat down before being hit, making the aggression completely unwarranted. The man allegedly adopted the dog from Miami-Dade Animal Services, who stated that animal services are investigating and for anyone with information to call 311. It’s unclear how seriously this search is being taken by them, but we hope they are actively investigating. People like this must be held accountable. While shelters can’t always predict an adopter’s behavior, this man lacks the patience and care an animal deserves. If you have any information, please contact Miami Dade Animal Services and ensure they follow through on legitimate leads. #animalhopeandwellness #miamiflorida ONLY in DADE Miami-Dade County Government Vincent Sena

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