A mother and her two children are behind bars following the fatal stabbing of a family member's dog in Burbank. Police describe the bloody crime scene as "pretty horrific." Charissa Bodtcher, 23, and her 18-year-old brother, Timo Bodtcher, allegedly stabbed their aunt's older cocker spaniel mix, Prince, "numerous" times with an 8-inch blade Saturday. more ›

Songstress Courtney Love has done a lot of questionable things during life in the limelight, but according to recent reports, she's done something we're not sure anyone could have suspected. She allegedly (though inadvertently) killed two of her family's pets. more ›

In the market for a Chihuahua? On Tuesday morning, a male Chihuahua puppy, aged presumably just a few weeks, was discovered crying at the bottom of a trash bin at a gas station in Colton. The pup has since been rescued and temporarily adopted, but the current caretakers are searching for a permanent home for their new addition. more ›

Police have arrested a 26-year-old San Diego County man on suspicion of beating his 4-month-old Siberian husky nearly to death. The puppy's injuries were so severe that veterinarians were forced to euthanize him. more ›

A call to police regarding possible animal abuse on Tuesday led to the unexpected discovery of a sophisticated marijuana growing operation in Valley Center. While searching for the homeowner outside the house, deputies noticed marijuana plants inside the residence. more ›

Hawthorne couple Gregory and Janice Bartmess, both 60-years-old, were arrested Saturday on suspicion of elder abuse and animal neglect after police found 13 dogs in varying states of neglect and Janice Bartmess' unresponsive mother at their home, reports ABC Local more ›

It's hard to fathom, but someone allegedly put a 3-month-old puppy in a plastic garbage bag and beat her against a pole on a street in LA's Miracle Mile area, according to KNX1070. more ›

t that cow tails are not important, but Gov. Schwarzenegger has a good point. Early in the afternoon, he tweeted, "Instead of working on budget, the Legislature is about to debate whether cows can keep their tails while we're in a fiscal crisis." We just thought he was being Mr. Sassy Pants. Then a few hours later, he proved it with this video. more ›

After a two-month investigation of animal abuse at a chicken farms in Central California that led to of of the biggest egg producers in the state being singled out for mistreatment, Trader Joes has discontinued carrying eggs from that vendor. "The Monrovia-based chain said it wants all its vendors to abide by industry practices for animal care," according to KNBC. more ›

As we reported in January, Robert Culp wants the LA Zoo's current elephant enclosure shut down and all construction on the new enclosure halted, due to alleged pachyderm cruelty. Yesterday, the judge's ruling in the case was made public and he issued a big "no." more ›