September Blaze

[New York Post @nypost]

LA is exterminating dogs at unprecedented rate. The faces on the 'kill list' are heartbreaking https://t.co/yaFRihbbar

[Reuters @Reuters]

Three female lions died of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo's Tama Zoological Park over the last week, the first heat-related deaths among the facility's lion population in its 62-year history https://t.co/WImnxqjQlK

[Matt Van Swol @mattvanswol]

🚨#BREAKING: A man who m*rdered his own FATHER because he was asked to WASH DISHES... is now accused of setting a fire that burned roughly 700 homes to the ground and forced 65,000 people to flee.

Yes, he k*lled his dad over DISHES and he wasn't in prison.

His name is Aaron Farinacci. He's 37.

Back in 2010, in Mesa, Arizona, Farinacci got into an argument with his father, because his father asked him to do the dishes.

So he shot him de*d.

Then he pointed the gun at his own mother.

Then he shot himself and survived.

He was charged with first-degree M*RDER... but that got knocked down, and he pleaded guilty to mansl*ughter.

Now fast forward to this week in Spokane, Washington.

The Old Trails Fire tore through neighborhoods north of the city. It destroyed around 700 structures, most of them homes.

As many as 65,000 people were forced to evacuate. Investigators say it was intentionally set.

And they've arrested Aaron Farinacci.

Police say he had waterproof matches and a butane lighter on him and found him kneeling in the grass right where the fire started.

The sheriff says he's been contacted before for "arson-related behavior."

Here's the part that will make you sick.

On the DAY the fire started, a witness reported a nervous man in the trees.

Police actually stopped Farinacci a mile away, questioned him... and let him GO.

Now 700 families may be staring at the ashes of everything they built.

But here's who got him: ordinary citizens.

Neighbors who saw something wrong and refused to stay quiet.

The prosecutor said that this case was cracked by "vigilant citizens" who spoke up.

THANK GOD for people who pay attention.

He's charged with first-degree arson, held on a $1 million bond.

GOOD.

How does a man plead guilty to k*lling his own father... and end up free, with a lighter, next to 65,000 people's homes?

Somebody needs to answer for that.

WE DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THIS.

[CBS News @CBSNews]

A dolphin mother in Western Australia is mourning the loss of her fourth calf. Researchers observed her carrying the body of her two-week-old baby through an estuary for days, a behavior scientists say reflects the grieving process dolphins can experience before they eventually have to let go to survive.

[Fox News @FoxNews]

WATCH: Ranchers evacuate nearly 150 cows as the fast-moving Sinlahekin Fire closes in on the community.

The cattle were rushed through the streets of Conconully, Washington, in a dramatic race to safety.

“We didn’t hesitate and jumped right in to help,” one resident said after joining ranchers to steer the herd out of danger.

The wildfire has now grown to 85,000 acres and remains 0% contained, according to fire officials.

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

BINFIELD, BRACKNELL RG42: WITNESS APPEAL – ALLEGED DOG ABUSE 🚨🐾

INCIDENT DETAILS
Date: On or just before 28 July 2026
Time: Around 6 PM
Location: Ryehurst Lane, #binfield, #Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 5QZ

UKACF is sharing this witness appeal after a post circulated across several local Facebook groups describing an alleged incident of dog abuse on Ryehurst Lane.

According to the original poster, they witnessed the man pictured allegedly punching a dog in the head multiple times while walking along the lane. They state they stopped their car, shouted for him to stop, and alerted a nearby resident for assistance, as they did not feel safe approaching the man alone.

The poster reports that they have video footage from their vehicle and have already shared this with both the RSPCA and Thames Valley Police.

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION
If you were in the Ryehurst Lane area around 6 PM on 28 July 2026, or if you recognise the man, his partner or the dog, please contact:

DESCRIPTION
The dog is described as medium‑sized and dark‑coloured.

IMPORTANT
This remains an alleged incident pending investigation.
Please do not approach the individual directly — instead, report any sightings or information through official channels.

💔 If you know who this man is, please contact the authorities.
Your information could help protect this dog and support the investigation.

https://t.co/Klk7dVObOl

Via UK Animal Cruelty Files.

[Marc Pieterse (⧖) @marcpieterse.bsky.social @PieterseMarc]

Alpaca shearing ‘demonstration’ 🤢

Many people would say: “i see no abuse”

Animal exploitation still is animal slavery.

We enslaved them by domestication.

And slaughter them for their meat👺

#LiveVegan don’t support slavery 🙏

[New York Post @nypost]

Teens charged with animal cruelty for alleged forcing vape fumes down swan's throat https://t.co/pXNzg6xPW1

[I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 @ImMeme0]

NYC sidewalks are full of dog shit because of ghetto people like this one.

Some people shouldn’t own pets!

Welcome to the Bronx…

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Monty Roberts, who defied 4,200 years of conventional wisdom to develop nonviolent horse training methods, has died at 91.

https://t.co/P6H6kb3qTq

[StopAntisemitism @StopAntisemites]

Breinigsville, PA - a @BurgerKing employee by the name of Arianna grills a Jewish customer about his origin and then keeps proclaiming “Free Palestine” while he awaits his food.

This harassment and discrimination must not be tolerated.

[Mosab Hassan Yousef @MosabHasanYOSEF]

Scottish aid worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross, thirty-eight, was murdered in Athens by a twenty-six-year-old Afghan man.

She volunteered helping refugees and the homeless.

He confessed to killing her, stuffing her body in a suitcase, and dumping it in an abandoned building.

Later he was caught using her credit cards.

He happened to be a Muslim.

[Marc Pieterse (⧖) @marcpieterse.bsky.social @PieterseMarc]

Last moments of her life 💔 She will be electrocuted stabbed in the neck to bleed to death👺 Only for greed and gluttony. Unnecessary evil. When are you going to stop supporting this evilness? #LiveVegan stop your killings 🙏

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

Many wild animals used for selfies and close encounters endure captivity, stressful training and poor welfare so people can get the perfect shot.

Choose genuine sanctuaries and skip attractions that exploit animals for entertainment. 🐘

🚫 #DontBuyATicket 🚫.

🎦 Credit: @MoveTheWorld.

[USA TODAY @USATODAY]

'Exorcist' star Linda Blair responds after authorities search her California property over a reported kennel operation housing more than 100 dogs. https://t.co/gqDmUMEhZz

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

Please don’t release balloons 🎈.

[New York Post @nypost]

Florida dad kills infant son with leafblower — allegedly claiming he thought it would be fun https://t.co/0vlWbAD3YG

[Collin Rugg @CollinRugg]

16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams recounts his heroic rescue in Santa Cruz California, praises his fellow lifeguard for helping with the rescue.

“I wish more people knew about ocean conditions and rip currents.”

“I'd like people to remember that we make thousands of rescues along the California coast and around the world every day, and that this is not an uncommon occurrence. This is our job, this is what we're here to do, and this is the reason we are here.”

Hero.

[Sean Hannity 🇺🇸 @seanhannity]

NOT WITHOUT A FIGHT: Arizona Veteran Family Battles to Save Beloved Dog — And You Can Help [DETAILS]

https://t.co/piNKo3FuaR

[GFY TV @Viralvid_89]

One Amazon delivery driver trusted his instincts and it changed everything.

Back in November 2022, while making deliveries in Dallas, Georgia, he noticed something wasn't right. Several dogs were chained up outside, so he reported it.

When authorities investigated, they uncovered a horrifying scene: 107 malnourished pit bulls chained to trees and metal stakes with little or no food, water, or shelter.

Veterinarians found scars consistent with dogfighting, injuries from heavy chains, and even dogs with teeth that had been intentionally removed. Investigators also discovered treadmills, breeding equipment, baiting materials, and documents linking the property to a larger dogfighting operation.

The owner, Vincent Lemark Burrell, was convicted on 93 dogfighting charges and 10 animal cruelty charges. He was sentenced to 475 years in prison believed to be the longest sentence ever handed down for a dogfighting case.

All because one delivery driver decided to speak up instead of looking the other way.

Do you think a 475-year sentence was justified for a case like this?