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A 44-year-old woman in Brazil was detained and fined R$ 3,000 for leaving her dog in an abusive situation without food for three days.

A 74-year-old woman and ten animals were rescued from a house in poor hygienic conditions in Parnaíba, Piauí, during an operation following complaints of neglect.

A bedridden woman was rescued in Botucatu, Brazil, after being found living in unsanitary conditions and suffering from possible abuse by her children.

A woman in Uberlândia was arrested for keeping 22 dogs in abusive conditions, demonstrating severe neglect and mistreatment of the animals.

A woman in Norway was sentenced for neglecting her five cats by failing to provide adequate food, water, and care over three months in fall 2024.

A woman in Norway has been convicted for neglecting to provide sufficient food, water, and care for her five cats over a period of three months.

A gentle giant named Vaitas, who has been recovering in a shelter after living in neglect, is seeking a patient owner to earn his trust and share his life.

Two women were sentenced for animal neglect on a County Durham farm where over 40 animals, including horses and dogs, were found in horrific conditions.

An abandoned goldfish has been taken into care by the County Administrative Board after its owner was evicted and imprisoned, marking a troubling pattern of neglect.

A reptile keeper in Lower Franconia was found to have neglected 96 geckos, leading to the death of 32 due to starvation and dehydration.

A dog named Teitė, who weighs approximately 7 kg and has been rescued from a life of neglect, is in search of a loving permanent home.

A three-year-old dog named Maine faces euthanasia unless he finds a new home within 24 hours after being rescued from neglect.

A woman’s adult dachshunds severely injured her puppy, and she delayed taking it for help for over six hours, resulting in possible loss of all her dogs to the state.

A criminal investigation has been initiated regarding the abuse of a large number of dogs and cats in Kuflew, revealing neglect and criticism towards animal welfare interventions in Poland.

Several cats died after their owner left them unattended during a weeks-long trip abroad, leading to penalties and animal welfare interventions in Iceland.

The article discusses the neglect of pets left behind by their owner who went on a multi-week trip, leading to the death of some cats and the intervention of authorities.

A 56-year-old man was arrested in Avaré, SP, for allegedly keeping dogs in abusive conditions, facing severe neglect and unsanitary living conditions.

The Warsaw Police Department released a statement addressing allegations of neglect towards a service dog named Tasman following the circulation of a graphic photo on social media.

A woman was convicted of gross animal cruelty after two severely malnourished horses were found dead, having starved and displayed signs of distress before dying.

A racehorse owner has been charged after a gelding was found dead on a Victorian property, following previous reports of neglect by a nearby resident.

A dog in serious distress was found abandoned on the street in Cerqueira César, SP, and ultimately died after its owner refused to provide assistance.

In 2025, Guayaquil saw a record 388 cases of animal abuse, leading to a municipal investigation into reported instances of mistreatment and death of dogs at a shrimp farm.

Animal protectors discovered severely neglected cattle on a Viljandi county farm, shocking even a seasoned veterinarian due to the appalling conditions and wounds present.

A group of men in Sweden has received a total ban on keeping animals after mistreating a dog and previously neglecting cattle.

Jimmy and Hector, two German shepherds, have been waiting over two years in kennels for adoption without any successful applications, highlighting the neglect faced by so-called 'unwanted' dogs.

Pocholo, an eight-year-old dog who overcame leishmaniasis and seeks a loving home, displays remarkable resilience despite a history of neglect and abandonment.

A farmer received a suspended prison sentence for animal neglect, as the court stated he was in a state of great spiritual imbalance at the time of the offenses.

A 14-year-old girl was found living in squalor with seven dogs, along with one dead dog, leading to the arrest of her parents for child neglect and animal cruelty charges.

Recent accusations have emerged regarding the treatment of dogs in a private animal shelter in Sibenik, following the release of photographs showing malnourished animals with visible wounds, prompting public outcry and accusations of neglect.

Lobo, a one-year-old English setter used for hunting, arrives at a shelter with limited vision after suffering exploitation and neglect, highlighting the plight of many dogs in similar situations.