Daphne Police Make Two Animal Cruelty Arrests in August, Urge Owners to Seek Help
Daphne police arrested two women on animal cruelty charges in August after finding neglected dogs in deplorable conditions.
Mobile Weighs Tougher Animal Ordinance as Pet Limits and Breed Rules Spark Debate
Mobile is considering a sweeping rewrite of its animal control ordinance that would expand Animal Control's authority, raise penalties, and add pet limits and breed-specific rules, drawing both support and…
Dog Brought to Mobile County Shelter in Dire Condition Is Euthanized
A dog carried into the Mobile County Animal Shelter on a stretcher after being found in severe distress has been euthanized, rescue volunteers say. The outcome, shared publicly by one…
Grand Bay Couple Facing Elder Abuse Charges Bound Over to Grand Jury
A Grand Bay couple charged with multiple counts of elder abuse appeared in court Monday as their case moved one step closer to indictment. Donny and Tilena Owens were bound…
Woman charged with child abuse at Crestview youth crisis center
CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A woman has been charged with child abuse after an incident at a youth crisis center in Crestview, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. The charge…
Daphne Man Facing Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges After Deputies Find Dead, Malnourished Dogs on Property
Baldwin County sheriff's deputies arrested a Daphne man on three counts of cruelty to animals after finding dead dogs and a malnourished animal on his Highway 181 property.
Puppies Found Dumped in Trash Bag Behind Mobile Business Rescued by Local Nonprofit
Three puppies were found sealed inside a trash bag beside a Mobile dumpster this month, prompting a rescue effort by the nonprofit Save-a-Stray; two survived and are now awaiting adoption.
Baldwin County Sheriff Calls Silverhill-Area Home ‘One of the Worst’ Hoarding Cases Seen
Baldwin County deputies arrested two adults after finding a mobile home filled with garbage, fecal matter and neglected animals near Silverhill.
Mobile Gives Animal Control Officers Power to Immediately Seize Abused Pets
Mobile’s top animal control officer now has the authority to immediately remove a pet from its owner when there is evidence the animal is being subjected to cruelty, after the…