Gerber Animal Law Center

12/29/2025

https://abc7news.com/amp/post/dog-deaths-reports-abuse-prompt-san-francisco-police-investigation-pet-sitter-popular-rover-app/18326040/

"This is a pet owner's worst nightmare come true." Several Bay Area dog owners are in shock, angry and, in some cases, grieving. They're trying to make sense of a case that started with the hiring of a dog sitter from one of the most trusted service apps, Rover. One of its approved dog sitters is at...

12/23/2025

https://wcti12.com/news/local/dog-trainer-charged-with-felony-animal-cruelty-after-investigation

A New Bern man has been charged with felony animal cruelty following an investigation by the Craven County Sheriff’s Office.According to the sheriff’s office, d

12/23/2025

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/raleigh/north-carolina-nonprofit-owner-convicted-on-50-counts-of-selling-improperly-trained-service-dogs/

The owner of a nonprofit in Wake County was found guilty of selling improperly trained service dogs, the Office of the North Carolina Attorney General said Friday.

10/10/2024

https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/rescue-dog-saves-child-mudslide-helene-hurricane/275-3e04aa8e-597b-4768-a107-d944fc4d965c

Jamie Parker was lying under the debris, screaming for help but hearing no one.

08/22/2024

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrl2q4kykeo?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Charlie the elephant has been in captivity since 1984, when he was captured at two years old.

08/21/2024

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/21/europe/alain-delon-family-refuse-dog-burial-scli-intl/index.html

The family of Alain Delon, who died at the weekend aged 88, has denied the actor’s request for his dog to be euthanized and buried alongside him following outcry in France.

07/23/2024

https://www.thetimes.com/sport/olympics/article/charlotte-dujardin-video-pulls-out-olympics-ncxfrj2kh #:~:text=Charlotte%20Dujardin%2C%20Britain's%20three%2Dtimes,of%20elephants%20at%20the%20circus”.

07/15/2024

https://www.wral.com/story/court-docs-man-left-dog-inside-hot-car-in-cary-because-it-was-acting-up/21518053/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0FgdmMvdKN11SxKVRIkIv3OlGYfZqtQcm5tpDJoemU99fXzjzmuMrNqVI_aem_xBYTMtM0f_JWK8C6hlW3ig

According to an arrest warrant from the Cary Police Department, 55-year-old Paul Fisher III intentionally put a dog in a hot car and left the dog inside.

07/03/2024

Looks like I'm canceling plans tonight to attend this. Anyone wanna join me?

Tonight is the night! We had a great turnout on Saturday, but more fosters are needed and appreciated. Please attend tonight at the Wake County Animal if you are able. You do not need to sign up in advance.

07/03/2024

I deleted the image that accompanies this article so it wouldn't show in the feed. Cat-Killing Competition Leaves 400 Animals Dead (in New Zealand) https://www.thetimes.com/world/australasia/article/cat-killing-competition-leaves-400-hundred-animals-dead-q76f2jf3t

06/17/2024

More AI models trying to help animals.

The developers say it is more than 95% accurate and expect that degree to improve as the AI trains on more feline faces.

06/14/2024

Has anyone else been following this? Sadly, law enforcement shootings of companion animals are more prevalent than many know. Greater education and accountability is truly needed.

The Missouri officer was called to help find the dog’s owner, the lawsuit said.