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EPD looking for suspect who abandoned dogs in freezing weather
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (140+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police Department officials say they are looking for a suspect who abandoned two dogs in a cage in 25-degree weather. According to a police report, officers were around Bellemeade Avenue on Monday checking on community cats…...
Dog left behind by owners in single digit temperatures, police say
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (81+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police are investigating a case of animal cruelty. This one was reported Sunday morning in the 400 block of East Iowa Street. Officers say they were called there because a window was left open, and the home…...
Henderson County animal control officers check on pets during bitter cold
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (259+ words) HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Animal control officers are making rounds this week to check on pets and animals as bitter cold temperatures grip the region. Officer John Moore with Henderson County Animal Control said the department received multiple calls about animals…...
Evansville man arrested after dog left without food or water for several days, police say
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (212+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An arrest has been made in an animal neglect investigation. The Evansville Police Department says that investigation began last July after receiving a call about a dog abandoned inside a home. Police spoke with neighbors of the…...
Skip the flowers, send puppy cuddles this Valentine’s Day
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (108+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh Humane Society has the perfect gift for animal lovers this Valentine's Day. The organization is selling "Cuddlegrams" again for the seventh year. For $100, a special Valentine's Day gift will be delivered to the recipient's workplace…...
Dogs rescued from 2 more neglect cases in Evansville, police say
2+ week, 5+ day ago (147+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police are investigating more new cases of animal neglect. Wednesday afternoon, they were called to the 700 block of Cherry Street. Officers say emaciated dogs were found inside kennels in an apartment. They were described at "severely…...
Deaf Great Dane rescue in the running for world’s tallest living dog
2+ week, 5+ day ago (326+ words) CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A Great Dane in Iowa is in the running to be the tallest living dog in the world. Jayna Johnson rescued Samsyhn when he was 4 months old. The Great Dane is deaf and knows…...
Vanderburgh Humane Society makes debut on hit TLC show
3+ week, 3+ day ago (80+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh Humane Society was featured in the season premiere of one of TLC's hit shows. As we've previously reported, VHS was a filming location for the reality show "1,000 Lb. Sisters" during the premiere of season eight,…...
10 dogs found to be victims of neglect in span of 24 hours in Evansville, police say
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (294+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Several cases of animal cruelty have been investigated in the last few days in Evansville. Police say Monday afternoon, three dogs were found alone inside a freezing home, and they had no food or water. They say…...
Newlife Rescue & Adoption thanks community for donations
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (143+ words) Newlife Rescue & Adoption thanks community for donations'WFIE | 14 News POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - A Posey County animal rescue group is thanking the community for helping out during the holidays. The storage room in its new building filled up to the ceiling…...