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House Fire Leaves Dog Burned, Man Arrested In Connection To Fire

After a house fire leaves a dog burned, a man was arrested in connection to the fire that happened in Riverside, Brooklyn on Sunday, November 17.

According to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD), when they responded to the home at around 3:00 AM, no one lived in the home, so no one was hospitalized due to the fire.

While they are still looking into the cause of the house fire, a JFRD spokesperson reveals that it’s being investigated as an arson case and a suspect is already in custody.

Maris Johnson, who lives at the apartments across the street from the home, tells First Coast News, “This morning when you came through, all you see is smoke all throughout the area.”

She also said that she’s relieved that the fire didn’t seem to impact any of their neighboring units.

While there were no hooman casualties, the JFRD spokesperson told First Coast News that they pulled a dog from the fire and was, thankfully, able to revive it.

The spokesperson says that the Department believes that the dog belonged to the suspect, so he could also be facing animal cruelty charges.

“As a pet owner, dogs can’t fend for themselves, so it’s like, ‘Dang, did you really leave a dog there next to a fire?’ So, it’s definitely good someone found the dog.”

The dog had visible burns on the side of its mouth and also had plastic burns on its body.

According to News4Jax, a woman who lives near the house that went on fire, Tracy Russell, tended to the dog, along with two other women.

The news outlet also reveals that the dog has been taken to animal control to be taken care of.

First Coast News also reports that while their crew was at the scene, a man stopped by, claiming he maintains the property for the owner.

The man said the homeowner hasn’t lived their in a few years.

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PETA Offers $16K Reward Tips To Help Georgia Officials Identify Man Who Dragged Dogs Behind His Car

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is offering a total of $16,000 to help officials in Georgia identify a man who dragged two dogs he tied to the back of a car, which resulted to the death of one.

In a press release on Wednesday, October 30, the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office have asked the public’s help to help identify the man.

The press release reveals more information about the man and the incident that happened on Friday, September 13.

Man drags two dogs behind his car and leaves them in a parking lot (1)
Photo credit: Office of the DeKalb County District Attorney

“Surveillance camera video showed a man pull into the parking lot of the Redan Recreation Center on Phillips Road in Lithonia dragging two dogs behind his vehicle,” investigators reveal.

“The man got out of the car, untied the dogs from the bumper and then left them for dead.”

A witness called the police after seeing the dogs in the parking lot. The officer who responded to the scene discovered the two dogs with ropes tied around their necks.

The press release reveals, “One of the dogs—a medium-sized, black, mixed breed male between one and seven years old—was deceased.” 

“The other dog—a medium-sized, brindle, mixed breed male around nine months old—was treated for severe injuries and is currently in the care of DeKalb County Animal Services/Lifeline Animal Project.”

The man hasn’t been identified yet as they have appeared to back out of the parking lot to avoid surveillance cameras from recording their car’s license plate number.

Man drags two dogs behind his car and leaves them in a parking lot (2)
Photo credit: Office of the DeKalb County District Attorney

However, investigators believe that the car used to drag the dogs is a 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu.

And that the driver is wearing dark pants, a white baseball cap, and a dark gray top with a white logo on the chest and white writing across the back.

PETA has now stepped in to help investigators by offering a reward of up to $10,000 and an additional $6,000 from local animal protection groups.

According to PETA’s statement, “animal abusers are often repeat offenders who represent a threat to the entire community“, hence the reward they have put out.

PETA President Ingrid Newkirk also said, “The agony and terror that these two dogs must have endured as a cruel person bound them to a car, sped down the road, and left them to die in a parking lot is unimaginable.”

PETA and the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office are asking anyone with information regarding the animal abuse to call the DeKalb County Animal Enforcement tip line at 404-294-2939.

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‘A Heartbreaking Sight’: Animal Shelter Finds Bait Dog Covered In Wounds Dumped In Rock Pit

A Miami-based animal shelter’s volunteers find a “heartbreaking sight” after coming across a bait dog covered in wounds dumped in the middle of nowhere on Sunday, October 20.

The Sunshine Animal Rescue shared the heartbreaking story on TikTok which has since garnered 2.3 million likes and over 10 million views.

According to the animal shelter, they found the bait dog at the Rock Pit, an area known for dumped pets.

“Our hearts shattered as we realized just how alive and thriving dog fighting still is here in South Florida,” they wrote in the caption.

They explained that they routinely come in the area to check for any abandoned animals. In their TikTok post, the animal shelter wrote, “nothing could have prepared us for the horror that we found today”.

“At first, we thought he might be another stray, but then reality hit us hard—he had been used in dog fighting, chewed up from head to toe, his belly and the insides of his legs torn up.”

In the video, the dog can be seen approaching the volunteer’s car, asking for help.

“Despite everything he’s been through, this sweet boy came right up to our car, looking for help—trusting, hoping. It’s unimaginable how after so much abuse, he still believes in kindness,” the animal shelter wrote.

And despite being abandoned with all the wounds in his body, the black dog was still wagging his tail and was as sweet as one can be.

“His body tells a story of pain and cruelty, but his spirit? Still so kind, so gentle.”

@sunshineanimalrescue Today at the rock pit, our volunteers came across a heartbreaking sight. A male pup was wandering, looking lost and broken. At first, we thought he might be another stray, but then reality hit us hard—he had been used in dog fighting, chewed up from head to toe, his belly and the insides of his legs torn up. His body tells a story of pain and cruelty, but his spirit? Still so kind, so gentle. Despite everything he’s been through, this sweet boy came right up to our car, looking for help—trusting, hoping. It’s unimaginable how after so much abuse, he still believes in kindness. We’ve been rescuing animals from this area, a place where unwanted pets are dumped, trying to TNR cats and provide supplies for businesses to care for these forgotten souls. But nothing could have prepared us for this moment. Our hearts shattered as we realized just how alive and thriving dog fighting still is here in South Florida. We are bursting at the seams with rescues, running out of space and resources, but we couldn’t just drive away. Not from him. We need your help more than ever. Please, if this post does anything, let it remind you to never give animals to just anyone. Vet them. Otherwise, this is what happens. He’s suffered so much, but he still has hope. Let’s show him that kindness wins. We can’t do it without you. Donate now to help save him and so many others like him. Link in bio💔😞 #animals #petsofinstagram #rescuedogs #dog #dogsoftiktok #puppies #puppiesofig #adoptdontshop #shelterpets #rescuedanimals #doglover #animalrescue #animallovers #animalcare #doglife #petstagram #animalshelter #adoptme ♬ original sound – xavier

They also shared that the dog was so hungry but so happy to see the volunteers, despite all of the underlying medical issues he had.

“To be failed by humans… but still so sweet and trusting, we don’t deserve dogs,” Sunshine Animal Rescue wrote.

The animal shelter reveals that their volunteers immediately brought the dog to the Town and Country Animal Hospital to get checked and receive treatment.

“Our rescue is small and very over capacity right now, but we were not going to be more humans to fail this sweet boy,” the animal rescue said.

Volunteers decided to name him Hersh, but the Sunshine Animal Rescue wrote, “We think Trooper might be a better final name for this sweet and tough baby.”

After getting checked at the vet, Sunshine Animal Rescue reveals that Trooper is positive for leptospirosis and heartworm. He is also anemic, has hookworm, roundworm, tapeworm, and whipworm.

Furthermore, the animal rescue also reveals that the dog is currently hospitalized and “his life is on the line right now.”

And because of his critical condition, the animal shelter is asking for donations to help him recover and heal.

The animal shelter wrote, “The journey ahead will be difficult, but with your help, we can ensure he gets the care he needs to heal, both physically and emotionally.”

You can help Trooper in his healing journey and other animals at the Sunshine Animal Rescue by making your donation here.