Animal cruelty reports in Massachusetts up more than 25% in 2 years
Animal cruelty reports are on the rise in Massachusetts, but authorities said it's not clear if there is more abuse or if more people are speaking up.
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Animal cruelty reports are on the rise in Massachusetts, but authorities said it's not clear if there is more abuse or if more people are speaking up.
The Attleboro Police Department is looking for the owner of a dog that was reportedly found abandoned on the side of the road with a "free" sign attached to its cage. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Golden retriever puppies are up for adoption through a Massachusetts animal rescue after they and their mothers were rescued from an alleged backyard breeder.
The 15-year-old called for help after finding the 500-pound young bull moose trapped in a hole on his family's property.
The MSPCA said some of the dogs are blind and another has stomach issues. They believe the expense of addressing their medical care may be why they were surrendered.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston will soon have 10 beagles up for adoption, and they all share a delicious trait: they are named after bagels.
Darius Brown began designing bow ties for pets living in shelters. Then he heard that all of the animals wearing his ties got adopted.
Barnstable Animal Control helped a raccoon that had gotten its head stuck in a peanut butter jar while looking for a snack.
The story of an 8-week-old kitten found inside a car engine compartment in Belmont is now being used as a reminder to check your engine for animals before starting your car.
Two puppies were found tied to a tree outside the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham campus earlier this month.
Dozens of ducks and geese that were left covered in oil from a spill in the Muddy River were released back into the wild.
Dozens of birds rescued from an oil spill in Brookline's Muddy River last month have returned home. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Otto the dog fell through the ice on Long Pond in Little Compton while trying to chase a bird. Firefighters came to the rescue when he was about 50 yards from shore and got Otto warmed up.
Staff at the New England Wildlife Center are hard at work cleaning dozens of birds after 100 gallons of oil spilled into Boston's Muddy River earlier this week.
Staff at the New England Wildlife Center are hard at work cleaning dozens of birds after 100 gallons of oil spilled into Boston's Muddy River earlier this week. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
A red-tailed hawk is fighting for its life in Massachusetts, the latest predatory bird to fall victim to ingesting a controversial rodenticide.
The waters off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts are teeming with life, especially dolphins. More than ever, these animals are getting stranded on the shore, with the number spiking this year.
The MSPCA will send veterinarians to North Carolina to help animals impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey paid a visit to Nibi the beaver Friday, who will now stay at a wildlife rescue thanks to the governor's intervention. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey paid a visit to Nibi the beaver Friday, who will now stay at a wildlife rescue thanks to the governor's intervention.
Even before Kenny Chesney filled Gillette Stadium three nights in a row last month, several Massachusetts charities were already cheering his quiet generosity.
Two dozen dogs arrived in Massachusetts early Wednesday from Charleston, South Carolina, just hours before Tropical Storm Debby hit.
Dracut Police are searching for the person who dumped dozens of guinea pigs in a wooded area behind a Dracut restaurant.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston said the 9-week-old kitten is now in foster care and will be available for adoption some time next week.
A firefighter went into the storm drain and removed all 12 ducklings, getting them into a bucket and bringing them to safety.
