The Animal Court Podcast

A daycare employee beat Mitch, a Labrador, to death, because Mitch accidentally knocked something over. The camera captured it. Settle, Washington Broken ribs. A fractured spine. Blindness in one eye. A hidden camera exposed the woman living in Maya’s home—and the rubber mallet she used to beat her. Hillsborough County, Florida

Prosecutors say Rodney Travis Jr. injured cats, filmed their suffering, and used fabricated cancer claims to collect more than $400,000. Prosecutor Dylan McAuley takes us inside the case that resulted in the longest animal-cruelty sentence in Virginia history.

Deron was adopted from a city shelter and described as an affectionate young dog who gave “the best kisses.” Nine days later, witnesses saw him hanging from a porch as he was stabbed and suffocated. Police found his bloodied body—and the knife used to kill him—discarded in a trash can. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana  At only five months old, Hailey arrived with eight broken ribs, shattered eye so...

Feral State: Cats and More Cats. Abused, Starving & Abandoned with Nowhere to go. This is the story about Kristin Crage who is taking their fight from the streets to the screen, demanding action before more kittens are born into abuse, starvation, and nowhere to go.

In this episode of The Animal Court, we examine the case of a man who lured dogs through Craigslist to a motel room he called a “house of pain.” Seven dogs never left. Now, he is asking a parole board to let him go free. We discuss the case, the animals harmed, and why accountability must continue long after a conviction.     Content Notice: These episodes may include discussion of animal cruelty,...

Over 730 animals — dogs, cats, horses, and more — were transferred to Shannon Miranda's celebrated "no-kill" sanctuary in Fortuna, California with promises of finding their forever homes. Only 116 were confirmed adopted. Investigators exhumed 117 carcasses, 21 skulls, and hundreds of bones. Microchips traced back to 38 families and 6 shelters. Shannon Miranda’s Rescue:  California Shannon charged...

He charged up to $5,000 per animal, faked the adoptions, and shot them with a .22 rifle. Investigators found 117 bodies, 600 empty collars, and a barn covered in blood. He is still open for business. Meet Our Guests: Jennifer Raymond & Jenna Moore These are the two women who blew this case wide open. Jennifer spent 20 years filing complaints that went nowhere. Jenna refused to give up. Togethe...

This is the story of how sixty-one thousand people fought for three years and watched a confessed animal torturer walk out of a Chicago courtroom without serving a single day. Today, John Garrido of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation joins us to talk about their fight to pass Shelly's Law. Content Notice: These episodes may include discussion of animal cruelty, neglect, and other disturbing mater...

One got a petty theft charge. We contacted over 20 officials demanding answers on the torture. The mayor told us it was not his problem. Twenty officials found time to ignore us. Not one has contacted Ginger's devastated owner.   Content Notice: These episodes may include discussion of animal cruelty, neglect, and other disturbing material. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. The views and...

EP 00 JUNE 4, 2026 · 45 MIN Betrayal in the Barn—The Las Vegas Equestrian Terror Cooney's Law. Reba's Law. Two landmark victories for animals that could help define the future of justice in Nevada. Guest: Gina Greisem- Nevada4Voters.org   SIGN UP TO STAY IN THE LOOP:  www.freesignup.org   The Neighbor Next Door: The Hidden Abuse™ © 2026 The Animal Court Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized r...

EP 003 MAY 27, 2026 · 50 MIN The Dogs of Skid Row-On The Streets of Los Angeles Dogs drugged. Dogs abused. The city is hiding. The mayor is hiding. A federal complaint has been filed. Guest: Rebbeca Cory www.standupforpits.us   SIGN UP TO STAY IN THE LOOP: www.freesignup.org   The Neighbor Next Door: The Hidden Abuse™ © 2026 The Animal Court Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction,...

EP 002 MAY 21, 2026 · 40 MIN The Roots Of Cruelty Understanding Neglect, Intentional Abuse, Overpopulation, and Puppy Mills Janelle Babington and Paul Mueller   SIGN UP TO STAY IN THE LOOP: www.freesignup.org   The Neighbor Next Door: The Hidden Abuse™ © 2026 The Animal Court Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of any content from this podcast is strictly...

EP 001 · MAY 14, 2026 · 50 MIN Why We Started The Animal Court The PACT Act, Animal Cruelty, and the Fight for Justice   Guest: Erin Sharoni   STAY IN THE LOOP: www.freesignup.org The Neighbor Next Door: The Hidden Abuse™ © 2026 The Animal Court Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of any content from this podcast is strictly prohibited