State lawmakers spent months considering the new legislation before Gov. Ron DeSantis signed them into law.

Authorities Describe Horrific Scene as One of the Worst Cases of Animal Abuse Ever Encountered A Georgia couple is facing ...

Alairic Alec Ramsbott, 23, of Port St. Lucie, faces charges in connection with the deaths of seven kittens and injuries to an ...

More than 100 new laws went into effect July 1. Some change the rules for certain government procedures and others amend ...

Domingo Rodriguez is accused of decapitating his dog, Dexter, just days after adopting him — then dumping the body at Fort De ...

A Pinellas County judge granted bond Wednesday for the man convicted of killing and dumping a rescue dog days after adopting ...

Bhagavan "Doc" Antle faces up to 10 years in prison for trafficking in exotic animals and money laundering after pleading ...

Arizona Arizona governor signs off on stronger animal cruelty law The bill gained significant traction in spring as people rallied to push for its passing.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed "Jerry's Law" into law, strengthening animal cruelty definitions and increasing penalties for offenders.

Florida Python Challenge, July 11-20, 2025, has hunters trying to eliminate invasive Burmese snakes. Do they attack or kill humans? Are they venomous?

They are not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty law and can be humanely killed on private property with landowner permission. However, those new to the challenge might feel fearful about ...