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• Left for dead, 'Davis' taking steps down road to recovery

  February 27, 2023 7:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Davis, the German Shepherd struck by a car and left for dead by the side of a rural road, is back on his feet and will soon need a foster home. Specialists with the LSU Veterinary School performed a complicated and lengthy surgery to repair Davis'... more »

• Emaciated dog rescued; owner cited for neglect

  November 7, 2022 4:56 PM

  POINTE COUPEE (WBRZ) - A frail-looking dog seen roaming a Maringouin neighborhood in late October has been taken from its owners, who were cited for cruelty to animals. The investigation began with reports that an emaciated animal was roaming the streets looking for food. A witness posted photos on... more »

• Donations sought for care of 13 dogs after owner passes away

  September 13, 2021 2:00 PM

  The Humane Society of Louisiana is asking for donations to help treat and place 13 Maltese dogs after their elderly owner passed away last week. The non-profit organization says they have been working multiple cases following Hurricane Ida's landfall, when they were alerted to this situation. The dogs were... more »

• Animal shelter in Hammond burglarized; thousands of dollars in damage

  February 12, 2021 9:48 PM

  HAMMOND, La. - A local animal shelter is recovering from a devastating burglary that left them with thousands of dollars in damages. Late Thursday night, an unknown intruder ransacked the office of the Tangi Humane Society, a non-profit volunteer organization that is home to dozens of displaced pets. According... more »

• Humane Society: Dog stolen during carjacking safely returned to family

  November 3, 2020 12:14 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - According to the Humane Society of Louisiana (HSLA ), a four-year-old Boston Terrier named 'Stella' has been reunited with her family after being stolen from the front seat of a vehicle during a Monday afternoon carjacking in Audubon Park, New Orleans. The carjacking allegedly occurred when... more »

• Humane Society to protest judge's refusal to sign animal arrest warrant Play Video

  January 16, 2018 8:27 AM

  UPDATE: The protest against Juvenile Judge Pamela Johnson has been postponed due to cold weather and will be rescheduled. BATON ROUGE - The Humane Society is planning a peaceful protest against a judge that refused to sign an arrest warrant last week against a juvenile suspected of animal abuse.... more »

• Local students raise awareness about animal adoption

  April 6, 2017 12:38 PM

  Fifth graders at Hammond Eastside Elementary Magnet School hosted an animal food drive from March 27-31 after being tasked with tackling a social action issue. To raise awareness about animal adoption, students achieved their goal of collecting 1,000 items. On Wednesday, the kids donated the food to the Tangi... more »

• Humane Society investigates dying horse after photo goes viral

  January 19, 2017 5:28 PM

  POINTE COUPEE- A picture of a dying horse taken by a concerned citizen has prompted the Humane Society of Louisiana to review parish investigative procedures and protocols. According to the Humance Society, several parish entities, individuals and departments were alerted to the condition of the horse while it was... more »

• Humane Society of the United States assists Louisiana animals, residents

  August 16, 2016 3:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team is on the ground in South Louisiana to provide disaster relief for pets and residents in the wake of severe flooding in the state. The organization is currently assisting in the transport of more than 100... more »

• New law will crack down on puppy mill sales

  June 23, 2016 11:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed a bill into law that will crack down on pet stores that acquire dogs from puppy mills. The new law will prohibit pet stores in Louisiana from acquiring dogs and cats from breeders with documented Animal Welfare Act violations within... more »

• 1 arrested after kitten shot with arrow

  June 9, 2016 5:13 PM

  LULING - The Humane Society of Louisiana has set up a crowd funding account to cover veterinary fees after an eight to nine-month-old kitten was found shot and injured by a hunting arrow. St. Charles Parish residents Dolly and John Dicken contacted the Humane Society after they found the... more »

• SeaWorld says it will end killer whale breeding program

  March 17, 2016 9:47 AM

  MIAMI - SeaWorld is ending its practice of killer whale breeding following years of controversy over keeping orcas in captivity. The company announced Thursday morning the breeding program will end immediately. The company also announced a partnership with the Humane Society. The company will also end theatrical shows and introduce... more »

• Men accused of tossing kittens arrested for animal cruelty

  March 16, 2016 1:25 PM

  NEW IBERIA - The Humane Society reports a pair of men accused of throwing two kittens out on the side of a New Iberia road have been arrested on animal cruelty charges. Rocky Gates, Director of the Angel Paws Adoption agency, was leaving her facility around noon on Saturday... more »

• Pit bull chained to tree in rising flood water causes social media stir

  March 11, 2016 4:17 PM

  GONZALES - Photos of a white pit bull dog chained to a tree in rising flood water outside of a Gonzales residence have created a social media sensation and garnered the attention of the Humane Society of Louisiana in the process. Thousands of people have now expressed their concern... more »

• Donations sought after 40 animals taken from hoarders

  October 13, 2015 1:32 PM

  BOGALUSA, La. - Sheriff's deputies arrested a Washington Parish couple for cruelty to animals recently and seized more than 40 neglected cats and dogs from their home in Bogalusa, according to the Humane Society of Louisiana. HSL Director Jeff Dorson said deputies arrested Terri Turner and her daughter, Frannie... more »