The Webster Police Department Massachusetts has issued a statement regarding the arrest of a man who allegedly abused two dogs. A Webster resident created a GoFundMe to cover the medical care costs for one of the dogs. The fundraiser has accumulated double the funds that were originally needed.

Community GoFundMe surpasses goal to help abused dog’s recovery

The Webster Police Department Massachusetts shared a statement on their Facebook page. It stated that Cordell Gignilliat, 26, has been charged with three counts of Animal Cruelty. Boston.com reported that court documents show that on June 10, the police responded after a neighbor allegedly heard someone beating a dog. The authorities went to Gignilliat’s house and carried out an investigation.

The police report states the man allegedly abused two dogs under his care. Gignilliat reportedly abused the dog multiple times during different incidents. He threatened, kicked, struck, and screamed at the two canines. The Webster Police Department’s statement noted Gignilliat was arrested without incident at his residence. They added he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Moreover, the statement shared the dog involved in the tragic incident is named Ziggy. The pup has suffered “extensive medical issues,” which are “believed to be the result of the abuse.” The authorities also stated the additional treatment and diagnostic imaging are expected to cost more than $6,000. Meanwhile, Webster Animal Control shared they were unable to create a fundraiser. They noted they accept donations in checks or money orders written out to “the town of Webster” with the memo “animal control.”

However, a Webster resident has set up a GoFundMe page to cover Ziggy’s medical expenses. At the time of writing, the fundraiser has surpassed $12,000, more than double the initial funds goal. Following that, Webster Animal Control noted that Ziggy’s additional treatment cost will depend on what they find in the diagnostics. Since the fundraiser exceeded the amount they originally needed, any leftover funds will go towards other animals in Animal Control’s care.

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Drew Barrymore and her rescue dog, Douglas, never fail to melt fans’ hearts. Recently, Eva Mendes joined the star duo on “The Drew Barrymore Show.” Following the recent segment, it’s safe to say that Barrymore’s paw-tner in crime stole the show when he caught the fancy of the Mendes’ dress and started chewing on it.

Video Shows Drew Barrymore’s dog chewing on Eva Mendes’ dress during interview

During her appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Eva Mendes got candid about rediscovering herself as her children grow up. She also discussed her new book, “Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending Worries.” However, at one point during the talk show, Drew Barrymore’s dog started to chew on Mendes’ pretty floral dress.

Mendes chuckled and said Douglas was “biting” the little roses on her dress. She then mentioned the designer and joked, “Stella McCartney is going to really love this.” Soon after, the talk show host showcased Mendes’ stunning campaign with Stella McCartney, while the author continued to pet the canine lovingly.

Barrymore rescued Douglas 14 years ago in Los Angeles. Earlier this year, “The Drew Barrymore Show” gave a peek inside the duo’s behind-the-scenes shenanigans. In the special segment, the talk show host shared that Douglas is with her “all the time.” She said, “He’s been here since day one. He’s really comfortable,” adding that sometimes the canine “just goes and wanders in the building.”

Drew Barrymore further revealed that Douglas’ hearing is “not as quality as it used to be” since he is getting older. The actor continued to share how she installed cameras around her workplace to keep track of her senior furbaby’s whereabouts.

Notably, Douglas has been a regular part of the talk show. Given the audience’s love for the canine, he continues to enjoy popularity even on social media.

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A homeless teen from San Antonio, Texas, and his dog have garnered attention after their crisis story went viral on social media. A GoFundMe page was created to support 19-year-old Samuel Haymon and his dog Mordex, a German Shepherd. The fundraiser has surpassed $35K at the time of writing.

The GoFundMe page notes that Samuel and his brother, Dante Haymon, found themselves homeless after losing their apartment. The latter was able to get into Haven For Hope. However, since there was no room in the shelter’s kennels, Samuel and Mordex ended up on the streets. He refused to abandon their 2-year-old dog.

Over 650 people have donated to the teen & dog’s fundraiser

The homeless teen, Samuel Haymon, told KENS5 that Mordex was a “main priority.” As the pup couldn’t come to Haven for Hope with the brothers, Samuel decided to stay on the streets with him — “he’s my son.” The teen went door to door asking for help in buying “food and stuff.” Besides that, Samuel also shared that he slept on a bench at the Wonderland of the Americas Mall.

Samuel and Mordex’s story made its way to Facebook after a few workers at a nearby clinic saw the two and wanted to help them. Following that, Candida Campos with Bee Pawsitive Husky Rescue came across the post and offered help to the homeless teen and his dog.

The GoFundMe page shared that Bee Pawsitive Husky Rescue offered a place for Samuel and Mordex to stay at their property. The organization also helped the teen secure a job. KENS5 noted that Mordex had to stay with a foster for about a week while Samuel was getting situated. However, the two reunited last weekend.

The fundraiser now aims to cover the costs of the camper, generator, and gas. Additionally, it’s raising funds for Mordex to be vetted and his food, among other things. The page details all the utilities required to set up a sturdy shelter for Samuel and his furbaby. Once that’s done, they hope to reunite Dante with his brother and Mordex. The GoFundMe for Samuel and his dog has received donations from over 900 people at the time of writing.

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Jason Kelce introduced his new puppy, an Irish Wolfhound, on a new episode of his New Heights podcast with his brother Travis Kelce. The retired NFL star has welcomed a new family member months after his wife, Kylie Kelce, announced the death of their family dog, Winnie.

Jason Kelce’s new family member shakes things up

Travis and Jason Kelce were in talks on a new episode of the New Heights podcast. At one point, Jason asked his brother mid-conversation, “Have you seen Nessie yet? Have you seen our new puppy?” Travis replied, “I’ve been watching that baby wolf, that coyote, walking around behind you, for the past, like, five minutes.” Jason then picked up Nessie and introduced the pup to the viewers — “say hi to everybody.” Travis then gushed, “That is a good-looking pup right there.”

Nessie showered Jason with loving licks and kisses as the Kelce brother sat there smiling. Meanwhile, Travis couldn’t help but adore the two. After calling Nessie an “absolute sweetheart,” the Chiefs star asks his brother if the new pup has “as much fire as Winnie.” Jason said, “She’s coming off real sweet right now,” and added, “She is a terror.”

Jason shared that Nessie can “get up in the sink already.” He added, “Pulling dishes out with her teeth.” Jason then said that Nessie is “the most food-aggressive dog” they have ever had. Travis then joked, “Not nice for anybody in the kitchen, but nice.” Furthermore, Jason also shared that Nessie “can’t open the fridge yet,” but “she can open doors.”

Earlier this year in March, Kylie penned an emotional post for Winnie after the pup passed away. Jason’s wife wrote, “She was everything I had hoped for in a wolfie and more.” Kylie added, “I lost part of my soul today, but I know she is at peace,” and called the furbaby her “first born child.”

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Justin Theroux is melting hearts after he was joined by his stunning Pit Bull, Kuma, in his new interview. The actor appeared on a show to talk “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the awaited sequel to the 1988 film “Beetlejuice.” Theroux is a dog lover, as seen on his social media, and has contributed to the incredible work of dog rescue.

Video shows Justin Theroux’s Pit Bull Kuma sleeping during live TV ‘The Today Show’ interview

Justin Theroux and his Pit Bull were seen on “The Today Show” in talks with Hoda Kotb. The actor spoke about his role in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the sequel that was three decades in the making. After showing a clip of the film, Kotb continued to introduce Theroux’s “beautiful puppy” — the actor’s rescue dog, Kuma. The former then asked the latter if the pup travels everywhere with him. After replying “almost everywhere,” Theroux said, “I’ve been out of town for a while.” The actor then shares he brought her along as he “missed her terribly.”

Following that, Theroux and Kotb continued to discuss the actor’s new role and his acting career. Furthermore, the actor briefly spoke about his engagement to Nicole Brydon Bloom. At one point in the interview, sweet Kuma fell asleep while patiently waiting for her dad to wrap up the talk show. Kotb then asked the cameraman to take a shot of Kuma as Theroux gushed about the pup being on television and falling asleep.

Justin Theroux’s Pit Bull is regular on his Instagram, which boasts over 1.5 million followers. In fact, Kuma has an Instagram page (@kumatheroux) for herself. The beautiful pup has almost 76K followers. Theroux has documented his furbaby’s many adventures on the page — from enjoying fancy dinners and enjoying pool to beach getaways and watching sunsets. Meanwhile, Kuma the Pit Bull continues to live her best pup life!

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A lost dog was recently reunited with his owner, and the tear-jerking video is melting hearts on social media. Earlier this year, towards the end of June, Zip went missing in the vast greenbelt. The pup has finally been found after spending 69 days in the wild. Let’s take a look at the heartwarming reunion!

Watch lost dog reunited with owner after 69 days in the wild

The TRAPRS is a non-profit organization in Austin, Texas that specializes in trapping and rescuing lost and stray animals. They took to their Instagram account to share the story of Zip. The organization shared that their team, the pup’s dad, and his run club hiked several miles and spent hundreds of hours trying to find him. As Zip’s dad is an “ultra runner,” he “frequently runs 15-20 miles at a time.” Due to this reason, the team believed that the lost dog “was still out there.”

In another post, the organization shared that the team hiked the trails and searched through communities. They also “set up traps at all hours and monitored cameras all night.” After 69 days since Zip went missing, The TRAPRS received a call on their hotline earlier this week about a “skinny stray.” They shared that “the city wouldn’t come out for” him and described his basic physical attributes. The team then “knew” that the canine found was Zip!

After setting a trap and waiting on the “edge of their seats” for several hours, they finally rescued Zip. The team then rushed him to the ER as he was “covered in wounds and scabs.” This is where he reunited with his dad. After he went missing, the canine lost 40% of his body weight — going from 25 lbs to 14. The team was moved as Zip was eager to get to his dad upon seeing him. Following that, the now-weak pup fell asleep in his owner’s arms as he was finally home.

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Several dogs in the system continue to wait for their forever home and be a part of a family. Emerald, a Boxer Mix, has spent almost five years waiting to get adopted. The Ohio shelter dog was in poor condition when she was rescued in October 2019. Emerald has been at the shelter for many years but has yet to find her forever home.

Dog waiting to be adopted spends 5 years in Ohio shelter

Per 19 News, Healthy Hearts and Paws Project founder Jason Cooke shared that Emerald was rescued from a “disgusting” Youngstown apartment. She was suffering from skin conditions and had “horribly” overgrown nails. Cooke also revealed that the home where Emerald was rescued from reeked of urine as the pup was not taken outside.

Emerald’s coat recovered after getting treated by a veterinarian. She was given medicated baths and a special diet for her recovery. The Petfinder page for Emerald states that she still has some skin allergies, for which she requires a daily pill of Apoquel. It also shares that Emerald loves playing and receiving belly rubs. She is “dog selective” and also lives with cats that do not “bother” her. Emerald would prefer a home with “no small kids” as she does not “like to share toys.”

The page also notes that Emerald is a “people pleaser” and that she will “work hard for treats!” The pup is house-trained and has up-to-date vaccinations. 19 News notes that Emerald tested negative for heartworm. The project worked on getting her potty trained and walking on a leash since she did not need treatment for a disease.

A video of Emerald shows the Ohio shelter dog taking a stroll, seemingly with a caretaker. She pays attention and pauses when she’s asked to look behind. The pup then continues to enjoy her stroll after taking a poo break.

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Noel, an adopted rescue dog, finally found her forever home after more than three years of waiting. During this time, she attended several of the shelter’s adoption events and met many people. However, Noel couldn’t find her perfect match until now. The happy pup will now spend this year’s holidays at her new home with her new family.

Rescue dog’s 1,263-day wait ends with a heartwarming adoption

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue shared a video on their Facebook page that it took 1,263 days to find a home for Noel. The pup arrived at the shelter “very pregnant” and gave birth to 10 adorable puppies. All the pups quickly got adopted, but Noel remained. Following that, the mama dog “developed severe mastitis from nursing so many puppies.”

As Noel recovered, she stayed with some of the shelter’s fosters. She met “countless people” and attended various adoption events in hopes that “one of them might be her new family.” After “years of getting passed up week after week,” a family came across Noel on one of the shelter’s Nextdoor posts and “instantly fell in love.” The pup finally got the “happily ever after she has always dreamed of.”

Another video shared on the shelter’s Instagram shows Noel “spends her days running the trails and playing in parks.” Lucky Dog Animal Rescue noted that the rescued dog‘s adoption “is a testament to the power of perseverance.” They also highlight the “incredible kindness of the rescue community.” The three different fosters “selflessly” cared for Noel during her time with them. Besides them, the shelter’s volunteers “worked tirelessly” to ensure the pup’s well-being.

In related news, Noel’s new mom also shared photos of the adopted rescue dog at her new home, writing that she has been “excited” to give the Pit Bull “best day of your life every day.”

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Former New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer is in the headlines after opening his home to a mother dog and her puppy. MSPCA-Angell shared in June that 60 Boxers were surrendered from a single home.

After hearing the heartbreaking news, Hoyer and his family visited the Boston Adoption Center to help the poor pups. In fact, the football star also made a generous donation, which allowed a dog to get surgery. Meanwhile, the family also opened their doors to two of the pups. The fostering has taken a heartwarming turn as Brian Hoyer adopts the Boxers.

Former New England Patriots Quarterback Brian Hoyer adopts Boxers

MSPCA-Angell shared in June that the 60 Boxers arrived from a property in Essex County. The pups, which ranged in age, were in poor condition, as many needed medical attention. The property where the pups came from allegedly had “unsanitary and overcrowded conditions.” Hoyer came across MSPCA-Angell’s post and revealed he’s a parent to three boxers while sharing his heartbreak.

Shortly after, the Hoyer family visited some of the rescued Boxers at the shelter. An emotional Hoyer took to his X (formerly Twitter) to gush about the pups and shared, “They are in such great care!”

Following Hoyer’s visit to the shelter, MSPCA-Angell revealed that the football star made a generous donation to their Pet Care Assistance Fund. This helped one of the Boxers get the surgery she needed for her severely infected ears. The organization thanked Brian and his family for their “time, compassion, and support.” The donations helped cover basic care like vaccinations, dental, and more for all 60 dogs.

On August 23, MSPCA-Angell shared that Brian Hoyer adopted the Boxers — mom, Coco, and her puppy, Chanel, after initially fostering them — “a beautiful commitment to keeping this little family together.” The organization penned that the family’s “story is a testament to the life-changing power of fostering.”

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Ozzy Osbourne has been coping with loss as his beloved dog, Rocky, passed away earlier this week. The former frontman of Black Sabbath shared a touching tribute to his “good friend.” Ozzy’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, also honored the late Pomeranian with a heartwarming video. The Osbourne family is well known for being proud animal lovers as their furry friends regularly feature on social media. Understandably, Ozzy is heartbroken over the loss of his longtime pet.

Ozzy Osbourne honors dog Rocky who was his ‘good friend’

Ozzy Osbourne, 75, took to Instagram on Aug. 22 to share the tragic news that Rocky passed away. The rock legend penned that the pup was his “good friend” and had been beside him for 15 years. An emotional Ozzy wrote, “I’ll see you on the other side my friend.” Before ending the touching post, he told his late furry friend that he’d always love him.

Sharon, too, honored the pooch with a video compilation shared to her Instagram. The montage included Rocky’s joyous moments with the Osbourne family. Sharon wrote, “We lost an OG and Ozzy’s partner in crime.” She continued, “Rest Easy Rocky.”

Rocky, Ozzy’s dog, was undoubtedly a favorite among the many pets in the Osbourne family. In 2017, the singer shared a video on his Facebook page of the pup rocking to his music. Ozzy captioned the post, “My number one fan, my dog Rocky,” as the pooch flaunted his happy groove.

TMZ reported about another incident when Jack Osbourne shared a video of Ozzy FaceTiming with his dog. In the video, Ozzy gushed about his “baby dog” and told Rocky that he “missed him terribly.” Jack shared in the post that his dad “gets more excited over things about his Pomeranian than anything else.”

After Ozzy shared the devastating news about his pet’s death, fans took to the comments to share their condolences. Rest in peace, Rocky!

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