
Multiple incidents of animal cruelty and abandonment have been reported in various locations, including California, South Florida, Las Vegas, and Washington state. Dogs, including puppies, have been shot, stolen, and abandoned, leading to a surge in animals needing urgent care at local shelters. Surveillance footage has captured thieves stealing dogs from kennels and pet stores.













The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County said it received 10 dogs "in crisis" and "in need of urgent care" between Saturday and Monday. Some of the abandoned dogs had multiple gunshot wounds and other severe wounds, the shelter said: https://t.co/JZH04L52FN
Ten dogs, including eight puppies and an English bulldog that was shot in the face, were rescued from homes within three days in Pierce County. More here: https://t.co/GR4R9EA9Vt
Deputies in Pierce County are searching for two people caught on camera stealing a puppy from a pet store in Puyallup Saturday. https://t.co/skZ2oSSwxX