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UPDATE: Judge Yvette Verastegui Failed Los Angeles in Animal Cruelty Sentencing

Tell California’s judicial commission to review Judge Yvette Verastegui’s sentencing in an animal-cruelty case. File a complaint now.

Helpless Kitten Fed to a Snake by a Teacher in Front of Her Students

Animal advocates are calling for a change in Alvord, Texas, after a teacher allegedly fed a live kitten to a snake in their classroom. Demand that the school district…

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UPDATE: Grayson Survived, But His Violent Abuser Escaped Justice

Grayson survived a brutal rock attack; prosecutors gave probation and a $500 fine. Tell Baltimore County to do better. Write, call, and file a complaint.!!

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MEDIA RELEASE: Los Angeles Man Convicted of Aggravated Animal Cruelty

In Defense of Animals decries the conviction and sentencing of Joeboury Coleman, who was charged with animal cruelty after he was caught on camera dropping a 7-month-old…

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MEDIA RELEASE: $2,000 Reward for Apprehension of Woman Who Drowned Dog in Airport Toilet

In Defense of Animals is matching the $1,000 reward the Clermont Police Department is offering for tips leading to the arrest of Alison Lawrence, who was charged…

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NYC Man Killed & Burned a Relative’s Service Dog

A New York City man is facing multiple charges for killing a service dog he was supposed to be watching for a relative and burning his body. Demand maximum penalties…

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WATCH: Jackson the Dog Survived a Deliberate Burn

Found in a wire crate with a severe scald burn and heartworms, Jackson is recovering with expert care. Your compassion fuels his healing and future adoption.

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UPDATE: No Justice for Rabbit Violently Killed at a Party

Probation for a violent rabbit killing in Westfield, MA. The DA proposed the plea and the court accepted it. Learn facts and how to file complaints.

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UPDATE: Evie Deserved Better: Minnesota Jury Acquits Dog Trainer in Asphyxiation Death

A Minnesota jury acquits a dog trainer in Evie’s awful asphyxiation death.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Minnesota Trainer Who Tortured and Killed Dog Acquitted

In Defense of Animals decries the acquittal of Edward Erickson, trainer and owner of Autumn Breeze Kennel, who faced a felony charge for killing Evie, a dog he asphyxiated…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Paltry Sentence for Man who Killed Rabbit at Party

In Defense of Animals is denouncing the sentencing of Alexey Dimoglo, who was charged with animal cruelty for brutally killing a rabbit who belonged to the host…

Justice for Animals, Massachusetts

No Leniency for Cat Torturer in Massachusetts

A Massachusetts man is facing two counts of animal cruelty after being caught abusing a cat named Sage. Demand justice.

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UPDATE: Judge Denies Justice for Animals Mutilated on YouTube for Likes

Anigar Monsee was convicted of 4 counts of felony aggravated animal cruelty after filming and sharing brutal killings of animals online. Despite the severity of…

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WATCH: Delivering Housing & Care, One Dog at a Time

Watch how In Defense of Animals helped a beloved dog stay with her guardian and delivered shelter to others in need. Every dog deserves care.

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Dog Locked & Spray Foam-Sealed in Closet to Die in New York

Anaiya Harris of Utica has been indicted on aggravated cruelty to animals (felony) and torturing an animal (misdemeanor) after locking a dog in a sealed closet.…

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Cats Lured & Tortured to Death in Atlantic City

An Atlantic City, New Jersey, man is facing multiple charges for torturing and killing neighborhood cats and threatening a teenage neighbor with a knife. Demand…

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UPDATE: Justice for Nova: Abuser Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

A Colorado man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the horrific abuse of a puppy named Nova. Thanks to your collective signatures, justice has been served.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Justice Denied for Animals Slowly Mutilated With Dull Knife

Woman Who Live-Streamed Sadistic Animal Torture Gets Probation

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UPDATE: 300+ Severely Neglected Cats, 13 Dead, — Court Outrageously Gives Probation in Pennsylvania

Kimberly Rose was convicted of 26 felony animal cruelty charges involving 200+ cats — yet received just two years’ supervised probation. Learn about this shocking…

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Dog Viciously Dragged to His Death in San Diego

A San Diego man is facing an animal cruelty charge for dragging his Doberman, Ralph, behind his SUV, ultimately resulting in his death; demand that he be charged…

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Honoring a Passionate Legal Advocate for Animals in Tennessee

There are many people to thank on the road to seeking justice for animal victims of cruelty, but one especially stands out: the late Assistant District Attorney…

UPDATE: Peacebunny Founder Gets a Slap on the Wrist for Extreme Neglect & Deaths of Rabbits

In Defense of Animals is shocked by the lax sentencing of Stephanie Hope Smith, CEO of Peacebunny Foundation, who faced multiple animal cruelty charges for the abject…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Grand Junction Man Gets 6 Years for Abusing Puppy

In Defense of Animals applauds the sentencing of a Colorado man who was charged with animal cruelty for the ongoing extreme abuse of his mother’s 3-month-old puppy,…

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Prosecutor Refuses to Re-File Charges for Men Who Cruelly Killed Cats in a Trash Compactor

Cruelty charges have been dropped against three now-former employees at Jayco RV in Elkhart County, Indiana, who put two cats in a trash compactor to kill them.

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