We've added a tabbed interface that gives you instant access to some key features of our website, including a new Local Cases section that lets you see the most recent cases in your area, and a snapshot map showing you where the most recent local cases have occurred. Over the next few months, we will be building on many of the local tools we provide, making it easier to take action in your own area.

The Courtwatch homepage listings have also been expanded, showing you additional information about the upcoming hearings when its available.

Plus, we've added a Most Read section, where you can see which cases have gotten the most attention, and which continue to be talked about even after the cases have gone to court.

We offer multiple ways for advocates to stay informed on cruelty case updates, and help spread the word about animal cruelty. You can always search the animal cruelty database or browse new cases, but here are some additional ways to stay updated.

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These are the most recent cases near Los Angeles, CA. For more local tools, be sure to check out the county and zip code search, and the local interactive maps.

Dog dies in stolen car
Aug 16, 2008: Riverside, CA (45.63 miles)

Tethered dog abandoned, starved
Aug 6, 2008: Vallejo, CA (355.67 miles)

Two dogs shot, one dies
Aug 1, 2008: Oakland, CA (335.38 miles)

Cockfighting - 36 birds seized, 6 more dead
Jul 28, 2008: Chowchilla, CA (243.84 miles)

Puppy mill - some dead, skulls hanging from trees
Jul 26, 2008: Boulder Creek, CA (304.03 miles)

Animals neglected, seized
Jul 18, 2008: Santa Cruz, CA (291.48 miles)

Cockfighting - over 1500 birds
Jul 17, 2008: Livermore, CA (321.04 miles)

Hoarding - 52 animals seized, more dead in freezer
Jul 16, 2008: Tehachapi, CA (78.77 miles)

» More CA Cruelty Cases

For a complete list of upcoming court dates, check the CourtWatch page regularly.

Aug29	Hobart, IN: Transportation of bestiality pornography pre-trial hearing
Aug29	San Bernardino, CA: 11 wounded dogs discovered on property 8:30AM Readiness calendar San Bernardino County Superior Court - 351 N. Arrowhead Ave
Aug29	Greenburgh, NY: Goat and pigeon found dead, over 100 seized
Sep02	Olathe, KS: Dog-fighting - 19 dogs seized sentencing
Sep02	Jefferson County, CO: Cockfighting - 27 birds seized Ma Vang's sentencing
Sep02	Pleasant Hope, MO: Hoarding 363 animals, child neglect custody hearing for animals
Sep04	Robbins, IL: Dog-fighting - 12 dogs seized 9:00AM Motions hearing Cook County Circuit Court - 6th District
Sep05	Salt Lake City, UT: Dogs used for fighting Sentencing Salt Lake County Courthouse - 2001 South State Street
Sep08	Windsor, ON (CA): Puppy's ears cut off trial Ontario Court of Justice - 200 Chatham St. E
Sep08	Hobart, IN: Transportation of bestiality pornography jury trial

1. Dog-fighting, neglect
Apr 25, 2007: Smithfield, VA

2. Pit-bull horribly mutilated
Apr 11, 2005: Gastonia, NC

3. Sex with horse results in man's death
Jul 2005: Enumclaw, WA

4. Hoarding 450 cats
Mar 13, 2008: Tarentum, PA

5. Cats mutilated, eyes poked out, paws cut off
Feb 6, 1999: Columbus, OH

6. Puppy mill, hoarding - 800 dogs
Mar 12, 2008: Avra Valley, AZ

7. Dog attacked with drill gun
Jan 13, 2008: Plainville, CT

8. Puppy mill - over 300 dogs
Feb 22, 2008: Nicholson, GA

9. Dogfighting - 150 dogs seized
Feb 19, 2008: Tucson, AZ

10. Horse owner charged
Jan 29, 2008: Milford, MA

11. Puppy stabbed, spray-painted, found in plastic bag
Apr 22, 2008: Memphis, TN

12. Three dogs found burned, hanging in tree
Mar 13, 2008: Grindstone, PA

13. Rescue neglect - 112 dogs seized, 40 dead
Mar 11, 2008: Sand Springs, KY

14. Dogs kicked, beaten with chains
Mar 26, 2008: White Cloud, MI

15. Animals abandoned in home, dozens dead
Apr 7, 2008: Barnegat, NJ

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