A shocking surge in shootings is targeting Southern California’s vibrant green parrot population, leaving dozens dead and prompting outrage and a call for action. Wildlife rescuers are overwhelmed, and authorities are investigating potential animal cruelty charges.
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A shocking surge in shootings is targeting Southern California’s vibrant green parrot population, leaving dozens dead and prompting outrage and a call for action. Wildlife rescuers are overwhelmed, and authorities are investigating potential animal cruelty charges.
An Arleta man has apologized for kicking his dog after a video of the incident went viral. The man, identified only as Abraham, claims the dog attacked his pet pig, leading him to act impulsively. Los Angeles Animal Services is investigating the incident.
A baby bald eagle, found shot multiple times in Pennsylvania, is now receiving treatment at a wildlife rescue. The incident is under investigation, as harming bald eagles is a federal offense.
Riverside County authorities executed a search warrant at a Cabazon ranch, rescuing over 60 neglected animals and arresting the owners on suspicion of felony animal cruelty. The animals, including horses, dogs, and chickens, lacked access to proper food and water, particularly concerning during the recent heatwave. This incident follows a similar rescue of over 100 animals in Aguanga last week.
An Indian social media influencer, Kodam Pranay Kumar, has been arrested and jailed for cooking and eating a protected peacock for a viral video. The incident sparked outrage online, leading to Kumar’s arrest and raising concerns about wildlife conservation in India.
A suspect has been arrested in Santa Ana after video surfaced of them running over a 2-month-old Rottweiler. The puppy is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing emergency surgery.
The Nixon Fire in Aguanga, California, led to the discovery of a home filled with over 100 animals in various states of neglect. The animals, ranging from livestock and dogs to reptiles and rodents, were found without food or water. Animal services officers seized the animals, which were all underweight and in need of medical care. The animals are now being cared for at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Shelter.
A viral video showing a crocodile walking through the streets of Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh has sparked outrage after a man was seen kicking the reptile. The incident, which occurred amid heavy rainfall and increased crocodile activity across India, has prompted calls for action against the man and concern for the crocodile’s safety.
A FedEx driver in North Carolina has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly stealing a French Bulldog during a delivery and leaving it to die in his truck due to heat-related issues. The driver, Kimani Joehon Marshall, was arrested and is currently being held on a $50,000 bond.