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• Tangipahoa Parish K-9 gets brand new body armor vest Play Video

  November 20, 2025 2:46 PM

  HAMMOND — A nonprofit organization donated a brand new body armor vest to Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office K-9 Gunner. The vest, donated by Vested Interest in K-9s, will help protect Gunner from bullets and stabbings in the line of duty. TPSO said Vested Interest in K-9's has donated... more »

• Cara's House Ascension Parish Animal Shelter hosts free pet vaccination clinic Play Video

  November 16, 2025 2:55 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Cara's House animal shelter hosted a free pet vaccination clinic on Sunday at the Athletes in Motion building in Prairieville. The free clinic offered DAPPV shots for dogs and FVRCP shots for cats while also providing microchips and rabies vaccines for $5 each. Cara's House, an... more »

• Man accused of kicking dog to death in 2023 arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies Play Video

  October 10, 2025 7:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of kicking a dog to death in 2023 was arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies earlier this week. Daniel Decuir, 26, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after a warrant was issued for his arrest in June... more »

• Retired BRPD bomb-sniffing K-9 passes away after 10-year career

  October 8, 2025 2:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Prada, a retired bomb-sniffing K-9, recently passed away after a long career, the Baton Rouge Police Department shared on Wednesday. Prada served 10 years on the force with Captain Scott Bowman as an Explosives Detection K-9. "She earned high praise throughout her career and spent... more »

• BRG Survivor Series: A Story of Early Detection, Resilience, and Canine Companionship Play Video

  October 5, 2025 10:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Moose and Bailey, the furry loves of Nancy Steiner's life, may not truly grasp the journey their "dog mom" embarked on a couple of years ago. It all began with a routine mammogram in October 2023, which uncovered a suspicious spot. "First, I forgot to call... to... more »

• K9 with the Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office receives custom made vest Play Video

  September 11, 2025 9:06 PM

  TANGIPAHOA - A non-profit is taking a vested interest in K9 officers in Tangipahoa Parish, helping to ensure they stay safe while on duty. Vested Interest in K9s is a non-profit organization that supports K9s across the world. And they have chosen an deputy with the Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office... more »

• Denham Springs fire officials rescue dog from dashboard of wrecked vehicle Play Video

  September 9, 2025 3:25 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Fire officials rescued a dog trapped in a dashboard of a wrecked vehicle after a towing company's staff found the dog Tuesday. The Denham Springs Fire Department posted that they were able to use specialized tools to access the confined space without causing further harm to... more »

• Woman dropped from home insurance policy because of Chihuahua Play Video

  September 8, 2025 4:41 PM

  CENTRAL - An insurance company canceled a homeowner's policy because of a pet dog. Wanda Tays says she recently switched insurers after her policy cost increased and was sold a bundle through GEICO Insurance Agency . All coverage is underwritten by non-affiliated, third-party insurance companies, and those third-party companies... more »

• Volunteer firefighters in Ascension Parish rescue dog from drainage box

  August 15, 2025 1:42 PM

  ST. AMANT — Volunteer firefighters rescued a German Shepherd from a drainage box in a St. Amant neighborhood, the department said on Facebook on Friday. The dog was found earlier in the week when the St. Amant and 5th Ward volunteer fire departments were called out to reports of... more »

• Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office K-9 to receive donated vest

  April 29, 2025 4:48 PM

  NEW ROADS - A Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office K-9 will have a bullet and stab protective vest donated to him. The dog, Bane, will be given the vest by a non-profit organization and the vest will be embroidered with “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. Delivery is... more »

• Candlelight vigil being held in honor of dog shot, left to die on side of St. Mary Parish road

  April 9, 2025 1:58 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A vigil is being held Wednesday in remembrance of a dog who was shot multiple times, chained to a tree and ultimately died last month. The candlelight vigil for Olive, who was found full of bullet holes tied up along a remote dirt road in St.... more »

• After killing dog and trying to attack ex-cop, West Feliciana man now in line for a reduced sentence

  February 5, 2025 3:04 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A West Feliciana Parish man who killed his own dog and then got stuck in a doggie door while trying to break into the home of a former police officer with two knives shouldn't have been sentenced to the maximum penalties possible, the Louisiana Supreme Court said... more »

• Baton Rouge councilmember hosting a pet food giveaway event with Companion Animal Alliance on Friday

  December 10, 2024 6:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge councilman is partnering with the a local community center and Companion Animal Alliance to host a free pet food giveaway to assist pet owners this holiday season. Darryl Hurst (D) said the event will take place Friday and start at 8 a.m. at... more »

• House fire in Lettsworth that closed highway was caused by lithium battery, killed family dog Play Video

  December 6, 2024 3:18 PM

  LETTSWORTH — A house fire in Lettsworth that shut down La. 1 this week was caused by a lithium battery and resulted in the death of a family's dog, fire officials said Friday. The Wednesday house fire started where a battery was charging inside a garage, Pointe Coupee Parish... more »

• Family speaks after firefighters save dog in house fire; say Quebec Drive fire left them 'in pure shock' Play Video

  September 19, 2024 5:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Side Fire Department officials called Wednesday's house fire on Quebec Drive a "total loss," attributing the cause to a kitchen fire. "A young lady was cooking on the stove and accidentally fell asleep, luckily she woke up in time to get out of the house,"... more »

• Fire fighters save dog from Quebec Drive house fire Play Video

  September 18, 2024 6:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A dog was rescued from a Wednesday afternoon house fire on Quebec Drive, fire officials said. The East Side Fire Department — as well as the Baton Rouge and Central fire departments — responded to the scene around 2 p.m. to find a blaze that had... more »

• Deputies ask for an end to harassment of those arrested for animal cruelty Play Video

  August 7, 2024 12:38 PM

  PONCHATOULA - On the heels of three teenagers being arrested for a viral animal cruelty video , deputies have asked for an end to the harassment of one of alleged suspects in the case. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said dozens of boxes have been sent to the address... more »

• Dog rescued from late-night fire off Plank Road; investigators determining cause Play Video

  July 1, 2024 6:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A dog was rescued from an otherwise-empty home after it caught fire late Sunday night. The fire started shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday on Peerless Street off Plank Road. While the Baton Rouge Fire Department reported there was one person living in the home, they were... more »

• Biloxi man arrested after K9 unit seizes $44,000 worth of cocaine during traffic stop in Sorrento Play Video

  June 19, 2024 11:54 AM

  SORRENTO — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office K9 Unit seized $44,000 of cocaine from a Biloxi man during a traffic stop in Sorrento. Deputies performed a traffic stop Monday on Binh Truong, 52, on Interstate 10 near Sorrento. During the stop, K9 Deputy Krya located two kilograms of cocaine... more »

• Gonzales hosts Pelican Classic All-Breed Dog Show at Lamar Dixon Play Video

  June 14, 2024 8:26 AM

  GONZALES — Another dog show is coming to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales this weekend. The Pelican Classic All-Breed Dog Show hosted by the Northlake Kennel Club of Greater Covington kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday at Lamar Dixon's REV Center. Judging starts each morning at 8:30.... more »

• Multiple people arrested after police discover dog fighting ring during drug raid Play Video

  June 13, 2024 4:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Multiple people were arrested for their involvement in both drug trafficking and a dog-fighting ring police discovered while executing a warrant, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. Detectives observed several dogs in kennels and on chains that appeared to have wounds indicative of dog fighting while... more »

• Second victim dies, man arrested in Starboard Drive shooting that injured third person Play Video

  May 31, 2024 4:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested for the murder of two people, as well as the wounding of another person and a dog in a shooting at a Starboard Drive apartment, arrest records show. Kendrick Henderson, 45, was wanted for the May 24 murder of 36-year-old... more »

• Lamar Dixon hosts annual Jambalaya Cluster Dog Show Play Video

  May 29, 2024 11:03 AM

  GONZALES - See your favorite breeds in action throughout the weekend at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center starting Thursday at the annual Jambalaya Cluster Dog Show where pups and their owners travel from all over to compete in hopes of winning a championship title. Many breeds attend to compete... more »

• Pedigree recalling 315 bags of dog food for potential loose metal in bag Play Video

  May 21, 2024 1:11 PM

  FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The makers of a variety of Pedigree dog food has recalled 315 bags for the potential presence of loose metal pieces in the bag. The 44-pound bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, which have a best by date... more »

• Homeowner and dog safe after early-morning fire off Wooddale Boulevard

  August 10, 2023 7:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A homeowner and their dog are unharmed after an early-morning fire Thursday. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said it was called to a home on Princewood Court off Wooddale Boulevard around 4:30 a.m. Thursday. Crews found the homeowner standing outside as smoke came from the back... more »

• 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 »

• Slidell police dog dies shortly after tracking down, catching burglary suspect

  August 12, 2022 1:11 PM

  SLIDELL - A Slidell police dog died of cancer Thursday shortly after catching a burglary suspect. Officials say the dog, K9 Officer Kano, led officers to a suspicious person who had been stealing catalytic converters at a bus dealership on Frank Pichon Drive off I-10. The suspect ran... more »

• Heroic dog credited with saving sick baby's life

  December 16, 2021 6:01 PM

  HARTFORD, Ct. - An 8-year-old Boston terrier is being lauded as a hero for saving the life of his 9-month-old human sister. Jeff and Kelly Dowling told ABC News that their dog, named Henry, began acting strangely Tuesday night. He repeatedly headbutted his way into the baby's nursery to... more »

• Deputy shoots, kills dog during drug bust in Livingston Parish

  November 25, 2021 5:09 PM

  HOLDEN - A Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy shot a dog that reportedly lunged at law enforcement officers executing a search warrant. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were investigating reports of "suspicious activity" at a property on W.H. Rhodus Road in Holden on Wednesday. The department said... more »

• Livingston sheriff's deputy demoted after K-9 partner died in hot car

  November 8, 2021 12:17 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A sheriff's deputy whose canine partner died after he left it inside a hot vehicle was stripped of rank, a sheriff's office spokesperson confirmed months after the animal's death. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said this past weekend that the deputy, who has not been identified... more »

• Out of state rescue crews assist in rescuing family dog in Louisiana home

  September 15, 2021 12:52 PM

  An out-of-state rescue team helped save the family dog last night in Laplace. Crews out of Texas from the Central Texas Strike Team (Travis County ESD 1, Round Rock FD, Austin FD, Kyle FD, and Bexar County ESD 7) are in town assisting with post-Hurricane Ida aftermath in St.... more »

• 4-month-old puppy stolen at gunpoint while on a walk with owner

  August 14, 2021 6:49 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A man's dog was taken at gunpoint on Saturday while he was out on a walk. New Orleans Police Department said the victim was walking on Bundy Road early Aug. 14 with his two English bulldogs, one adult and one 4-month-old puppy, when a man approached... more »

• Two women arrested after allegedly trying to steal $10K puppy

  July 6, 2021 2:29 PM

  HOUSTON - Two women were arrested after allegedly stealing a puppy worth thousands of dollars from a Texas pet store. Police were called to the Petland Woodlands around 12:45 p.m. Monday. Employees said the two women asked to play with a 14-week-old French bulldog, Mario, and ran out of... more »

• Gayle Benson's pet killed by pair of unleashed dogs while walking in New Orleans

  May 24, 2021 4:57 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A pair of loose dogs attacked two dogs belonging to Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, leaving one of her pets dead. NOLA.com reports Benson was out for a walk in uptown New Orleans April 10 with her dogs, a pair of Yorkies, when the unleashed... more »

• WATCH: Woman rescues dog from drowning in icy swimming pool Play Video

  February 24, 2021 1:44 PM

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Home security video captured a pet owner in Tennessee leaping into a frozen swimming pool to rescue her dog that was drowning below the ice. Jennie Tatum told WZTV her two dogs were playing in her backyard when one of them, Sid, slipped into the pool... more »

• Therapy dog relieves stress for health care workers fighting COVID Play Video

  February 3, 2021 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Even though he walks on four legs, 6-year-old Finn knows his way around the Baton Rouge General hallways. It’s practically the golden retriever’s second home. “We like it. It keeps us out of the pool halls,” said Frank Ewing, Finn’s owner. Twice a week, the... more »

• VIDEO: Owner rescues puppy from python in backyard Play Video

  December 2, 2020 12:37 PM

  A pet owner in Australia had to jump into action after a python latched itself onto her puppy in her backyard. Surveillance video from Michelle Van Schlouwnen's home shows a carpet python leaping out of foliage at the family's 9-week-old puppy, Jasper. Michelle and her daughter saw the snake... more »

• Livingston man arrested after neighbor's dog shot and killed Play Video

  October 22, 2020 10:09 PM

  WALKER - Burnic Boone posted 'beware of dog' signs outside his home, but he says there was nothing to fear when it came to his dog, Red. "He wouldn't bite nobody, Boone said. "He loved playing. That's all he loved to do is play. He wouldn't bite a flea."... more »

• LDAF finds fungal toxin in pet food

  September 3, 2020 3:33 PM

  The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Feed Program discovered the toxin, Aflatoxin in a dry dog food. The pet food that tested positive for Aflatoxin is called Family Pet Meaty Cuts Beef Chicken & Cheese Flavors Premium Dog Food. The food is manufactured by Sunshine Mills for... more »

• Rescue Alliance hosting drive-thru pet food bank Saturday

  June 18, 2020 2:25 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Rescue Alliance says that they are still responding to pet families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rescue Alliance located in Gonzales is holding a drive-thru Community Emergency Pet Food Bank event on Saturday (June 20) at 11 a.m. The event will be held at... more »

• Capital Area Animal Welfare Society hand out 1,000 bags of pet food Play Video

  April 18, 2020 9:52 PM

  The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society recently received a big donation consisting of thousands of pounds of pet food. The food was handed out this morning to local families in an effort to make sure no dogs go hungry amid the coronavirus pandemic. "We have never... more »

• Couple on the hook for hundreds of dollars in dog scam Play Video

  April 29, 2019 6:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Buyer beware. A man looking to purchase a puppy online was scammed out of hundreds of dollars. The dog's name was Gracie and she was supposed to be at her new Baton Rouge home by now. Gerald Adams and his wife were searching for a new... more »

• Animal control seizes 'dangerous' dog after second reported attack Play Video

  April 1, 2019 7:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A dog living in the Sherwood Forest area was seized by animal control Sunday after residents reported a second incident where it attacked another dog and injured the dog's owner. A couple of residents contacted 2 On Your Side and Brittany Weiss spoke with one of the... more »

• Christmas surprise: Family secretly adopts dog daughter had been caring for at shelter Play Video

  December 21, 2018 6:33 AM

  STILLWATER, Okla. - A girl in Oklahoma got an early Christmas gift this year. ABC News reports, the girl's parents adopted the dog she had been caring for at a local animal shelter. Hallee Fuqua had been asking for a dog for years, according to her father Lance. Unfortunately,... more »

• Arkansas shelter: Dogs injured after break-in for dogfight

  October 21, 2018 5:25 PM

  HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (AP) - An eastern Arkansas animal shelter says people have broken in to use dogs there for dogfighting for the second time in two weeks, leaving five animals injured. In a Facebook post, the Humane Society of the Delta said a worker discovered the injured dogs Sunday... more »

• WBRZ's Dog Days of Summer helps find blind dog a forever family Play Video

  October 10, 2017 9:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A dog awaiting adoption finally found a home after being featured on WBRZ last month. Holly, a three-year-old German Shepherd mix, is blind and sat waiting to be adopted. After the news story about her aired on television, a family went looking for her. ... more »

• State trooper helps rescue dog trapped in car

  August 25, 2017 12:21 PM

  DESOTO PARISH - With the help of a state trooper and other volunteers, a little dog was rescued from underneath a car seat. On Thursday, a state trooper was escorting an oversized load in DeSoto Parish when he was flagged down by a motorist. The woman then told the... more »

• Humane Society offers reward for information in death of 3-legged family dog

  August 15, 2017 12:54 PM

  IOTA - The Humane Society of Louisiana is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting of a three-legged dog named Jack. According to the humane society, the Schnauzer mix was was shot on August 2... more »

• Dog dies on United flight after long delay, family says

  August 8, 2017 3:34 PM

  HOUSTON, Tx. - A Texas family claims their dog died on Sunday while in the cargo hold of a United Airlines jet that was delayed on a Houston tarmac for two hours. The Rasmussen family of Houston says Lulu, their 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, was cleared to fly... more »

• Marine bomb dog diagnosed with cancer given one final ride

  July 31, 2017 3:03 PM

  MUSKEGON, Mich. - A veteran K-9 who served in the Marines was given one last ride last week after he was diagnosed with bone cancer. According to a report from WZZM , dozens came out to honor bomb-sniffing K-9 Cena and his owner, Marine veteran Jeff DeYoung. According... more »

• Dog stolen in rash of burglaries Play Video

  July 10, 2017 9:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Surveillance cameras snapped photos of some brazen thieves who took thousands of dollars worth of items and the family dog. Sonseeahray Brown lives off Greenwell Springs Road near Airline Highway and tells WBRZ it all happened within 24 hours. "Like everything is gone, they took... more »

• Dogs attack woman at South Baton Rouge apartment Play Video

  June 29, 2017 11:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A woman says two pitbulls attacked her in the middle of the day outside her apartment late last week. Viola Davis said the animals weren't wearing leashes when they rushed her. "At first, the pitbulls were playing in the grass and the owner was sitting off to... more »

• VIDEO: Maryland firefighters revive dog saved from burning home Play Video

  June 28, 2017 3:24 PM

  PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY - Maryland firefighters were able to revive a dog they rescued from a burning home Monday. Firefighters with the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department were en route to a different call around 7:15 a.m. when they noticed smoke emerging from a home on the way to... more »

• Airport honors service dog with retirement party after 5 years on the job

  June 17, 2017 10:50 PM

  ORLANDO, Fla. - After years on the job, one lucky dog got the retirement party of a lifetime. Gema, a service dog who worked at Orlando International Airport for nearly five years, was feted with a party last week. "We're celebrating the retirement of one of our most... more »

• Firefighters rescue dog from Baton Rouge house fire

  June 5, 2017 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters say a dog is safe and sound after it was rescued from a house fire in Baton Rouge Monday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, crews responded to the fire in the 2500 block of Jura Street around 9:30 a.m.. Firefighters arrived on... more »

• STPSO investigating possible animal cruelty case involving dragged Pit Bull

  May 29, 2017 5:04 PM

  UPDATE: The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office says it has identified the man accused of dragging the Pit Bull and he is cooperating with detectives. The sheriff's office also expressed frustration that the incident was highly publicized on social media before it could complete its investigation. It asks that... more »

• California woman who kicked dog sentenced to jail time, banned from owning pets

  May 27, 2017 9:24 PM

  LAGUNA BEACH - A woman has been sentenced after she pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for kicking a 9-month-old German Shepherd. According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, 39-year-old Amber Castillo pleaded guilty to two counts of animal cruelty and was sentenced to 34 days in jail... more »

• Dog shot after charging at officers on Sherwood Street

  March 31, 2017 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say a dog was shot after it charged at an officer while in the 4900 block of Sherwood Street. On Friday afternoon, BRPD officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant at a home in the area, when a dog from a neighboring yard charged at... more »

• Baton Rouge officer suspended after allegedly shooting dog

  February 20, 2017 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge Police officer will be suspended for five days after he allegedly shot a dog. A spokesperson for Baton Rouge Police said Abraham Wilson III was originally set to be suspended for 10 days due to the incident. He appealed that decision last week... more »

• Neighbors want answers after finding dead dog floating in apartment complex lake Play Video

  February 16, 2017 11:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A normal walk through his apartment complex turned terrifying when a man noticed the body of a dead dog in a nearby lake. Donald Morrison said he was walking his dog at the Lakeside Villas apartments off Millerville Road when he made the gruesome discovery. "I kind... more »

• Dallas woman reunited with stolen dog in Livingston Parish Play Video

  December 9, 2016 12:17 AM

  LIVINGSTON- A woman was reunited with her stolen dog Thursday night. She picked up the pup in Livingston Parish, more than 400 miles away from where it went missing. Sharon Walker's Yorkie was yanked out of her yard in Dallas back in April. A Livingston Parish woman says she adopted... more »

• Man dies in a house fire he set after shooting his dog

  September 24, 2016 12:01 PM

  CHOCTAW- A Choctaw man died in a house fire that he set himself after shooting his dog on Thursday, Sept. 22, officials say. Lafourche Parish deputies and firefighters arrived on scene at around 3:20 p.m. on Thursday after a report of a fire on Choctaw School Road. Just inside... more »

• Thieves stealing laptop possibly saved dog's life

  July 28, 2016 1:42 PM

  CHICAGO – It may have been in the midst of a crime, but four thieves may have saved a dog's life in Chicago. Four men smashed a window and stole a laptop from a truck parked outside of a neighborhood pub. However, it turns that a German Shepard was baking... more »