animal cruelty

Nearly 200 years ago seeing an elephant in real life was practically unheard of in North America. One of the first brought here met a tragic end in Rhode Island.

Hanson, Massachusetts resident John Murphy has been arrested after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to dogfighting.

These dogs range from three to six years old and were among a total of 240 dogs found living in filthy conditions.

A fire broke out Sunday at a New Bedford residence that had 60 cats living in it. Was this a case of animal hoarding?

Police say they found an emaciated dog being kept inside a cage.

In 2019 authorities found dozens of dead and starving animals at Lauren Fisher's Front Street home.

A Brockton man went on a rampage inside a Taunton woman's home, according to the Bristol County DA.

The AG's Office said retired Lt. Jeff Majewski, accused in a separate matter, can no longer be considered a valuable witness in the case.

The suspected allegedly kicked a chihuahua and dragged it into the water before leaving the beach with the dog's body.

Three dead dogs were found on the property, and nine dogs and 18 goats were removed by the MSPCA.