Animal rescue groups say Putnam County adopted dogs out too fast

35 dogs were put up for adoption right after they were pulled from the hoarder’s home. Putnam County says it provided a veterinarian to assist adopting families. PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla….

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Nearly 200 dogs found at Putnam County residence; Animal Control asks rescues to help with adoptions

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – Nearly 200 small mix-breed dogs were found at an Interlachen residence on Wednesday by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Putnam County Animal Control. Officials said…

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56 dogs rescued from animal cruelty case preparing for adoption

A woman from Jacksonville’s Westside is behind bars for animal cruelty after 56 dogs were seized from two properties that she owns. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s a jarring case of…

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Northside, Westside homes raided in connection with animal cruelty investigation; dozens of dogs removed

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville police and animal control officers raided two homes Thursday in connection to an ongoing investigation into animal cruelty. Now, Animal Care and Protective Services has issued…

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Jacksonville woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to create and distribute ‘animal crush’ videos

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nicole Devilbiss, 35, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to create and distribute animal-crushing videos, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to the press release, animal crushing is…

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Clay County Animal Services asks for volunteers, donations after 70 dogs, cats removed from Middleburg home

MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – Clay County Animal Services had 70 dogs and cats turned over to them on Tuesday after the owner said they could no longer care for the animals….

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70 dogs, cats removed during mass animal surrender at Middleburg home

MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a mass animal surrender in Middleburg. Officials said this comes after the owners handed over 70 dogs, puppies and cats…

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Tampa woman throws puppies in dumpster, charged with animal abuse

The woman faces animal cruelty charges. TAMPA, Fla. — A woman who reportedly threw newborn puppies away in a dumpster after putting them in plastic bags now faces animal cruelty…

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Man, woman accused of animal cruelty after police find 1 of 10 puppies believed to be buried in front yard of home

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – A man and woman were arrested and are facing animal cruelty charges after police found several unhealthy dogs inside their home and at least one of…

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Orange Park man under investigation after cyber tip leads to discovery of child, animal sexual abuse material

ORANGE PARK, Fla. – A year’s long investigation into child sexual abuse material led detectives to the discovery of animal sexual abuse material. Richard Swain Jr, 43, of Orange Park,…

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