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#animal-welfare
Europe news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Three piglets were left to starve in an art exhibition. Then they vanished.

The exhibition aimed to highlight animal cruelty but faced criticism and controversy, highlighting complex societal ethics regarding animal welfare.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Supermarkets suspend ties with pig farm over animal abuse claims

Cranswick's shares fell significantly after supermarket chains suspended supplies from a farm due to evidence of animal abuse.
MMA
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Mexico City lawmakers banned violent bullfighting, marking a significant legislative shift towards animal rights.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Animal-Human Relationships: An Urgent Plea for Modernization

We must change our approach to animal-human relationships to address the decline of animal species.
Clive Phillips emphasizes the urgency of recognizing our detrimental impact on animal life.
Europe news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Three piglets were left to starve in an art exhibition. Then they vanished.

The exhibition aimed to highlight animal cruelty but faced criticism and controversy, highlighting complex societal ethics regarding animal welfare.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Supermarkets suspend ties with pig farm over animal abuse claims

Cranswick's shares fell significantly after supermarket chains suspended supplies from a farm due to evidence of animal abuse.
MMA
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Mexico City lawmakers banned violent bullfighting, marking a significant legislative shift towards animal rights.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Animal-Human Relationships: An Urgent Plea for Modernization

We must change our approach to animal-human relationships to address the decline of animal species.
Clive Phillips emphasizes the urgency of recognizing our detrimental impact on animal life.
#zoo-controversy
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Where are Billy and Tina? L.A. Zoo's elephant enclosure appears empty amid relocation saga

Concerns over the relocation of aging elephants Billy and Tina from the L.A. Zoo continue amid calls for a sanctuary instead.
Activists and local officials express disappointment over the L.A. Zoo's decision to relocate the elephants to Tulsa.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Where are Billy and Tina? L.A. Zoo's elephant enclosure appears empty amid relocation saga

Concerns over the relocation of aging elephants Billy and Tina from the L.A. Zoo continue amid calls for a sanctuary instead.
Activists and local officials express disappointment over the L.A. Zoo's decision to relocate the elephants to Tulsa.
#lawsuit
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Top exec at ASPCA inhumanely fired after sounding alarm about 'dangerous' fraud at animal rights group: suit

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Pets

Heartbroken owner sues for $4.6M after allegedly inexperienced vet yanked 14 teeth from teacup Yorkie - then failed to get help for ailing pup: lawsuit

Non-profit organizations
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Top exec at ASPCA inhumanely fired after sounding alarm about 'dangerous' fraud at animal rights group: suit

Gordon Lavalette, former ASPCA CFO, alleges wrongful termination after reporting illegal financial practices including $340M in no-bid contracts.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Pets

Heartbroken owner sues for $4.6M after allegedly inexperienced vet yanked 14 teeth from teacup Yorkie - then failed to get help for ailing pup: lawsuit

#wildlife
fromFast Company
2 months ago
UK news

'I caught a baby wombat': U.S. influencer Sam Jones was roundly condemned for her wildlife stunt in Australia

fromFast Company
2 months ago
UK news

'I caught a baby wombat': U.S. influencer Sam Jones was roundly condemned for her wildlife stunt in Australia

#animal-cruelty
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Two mutilated animal remains were found at Centerville Train Station prompting an investigation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Mutilated remains of two animals were discovered at the Centerville Train Station, prompting a police investigation.
#legislation
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

While trial for alleged horse abuser Ian McKeever is postponed, animal rights activists demand passage of Ryder's Law | amNewYork

Animal rights activists are demanding the passage of Ryder's Law to ban horse-drawn carriages after abuse cases.
The case against horse handler Ian McKeever has amplified calls for legislative change.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mexico City introduces bloodless bullfighting' in win for animal rights activists

Mexico City has banned traditional bullfights, transitioning to a non-violent alternative amidst ongoing animal rights activism.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Nassau DA blasts cashless bail laws that let 'vicious and depraved' animal abusers walk free - and demands Albany act now

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

While trial for alleged horse abuser Ian McKeever is postponed, animal rights activists demand passage of Ryder's Law | amNewYork

Animal rights activists are demanding the passage of Ryder's Law to ban horse-drawn carriages after abuse cases.
The case against horse handler Ian McKeever has amplified calls for legislative change.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mexico City introduces bloodless bullfighting' in win for animal rights activists

Mexico City has banned traditional bullfights, transitioning to a non-violent alternative amidst ongoing animal rights activism.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Nassau DA blasts cashless bail laws that let 'vicious and depraved' animal abusers walk free - and demands Albany act now

fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

As L.A. resident sues zoo over Billy and Tina, Cher says elephants have 'served their time'

Billy and Tina have served their time in confinement. They deserve the chance to live out their lives in peace and dignity.
Los Angeles
#fashion
Fashion & style
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Flaunting fur might be back, thanks in part to vintage buyers and sustainable shoppers | CBC Radio

Fur fashion is experiencing a resurgence, driven by celebrity endorsements and sustainability claims.
Fashion & style
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Flaunting fur might be back, thanks in part to vintage buyers and sustainable shoppers | CBC Radio

Fur fashion is experiencing a resurgence, driven by celebrity endorsements and sustainability claims.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Grisly NY dog attack inspires new bill 'Penny's Law' to hold negligent pet owners criminally accountable

A new state bill aims to hold dog owners criminally accountable for their pets' attacks, inspired by a recent dog mauling incident.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Sydney Sweeney Caused A Stir After Holding Her Puppy In Front Of Flashing Cameras Outside The Met

She has sunglasses to protect but the dog doesn't. Poor puppy,
Pets
#pigeon-poaching
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Animal advocates demand Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg go harder on pigeon catchers after poacher's arrest

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

All fowled' up: Animal rights activists sound the alarm over NYC pigeon poaching after bird-napper's arrest | amNewYork

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Animal advocates demand Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg go harder on pigeon catchers after poacher's arrest

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

All fowled' up: Animal rights activists sound the alarm over NYC pigeon poaching after bird-napper's arrest | amNewYork

#consciousness
Photography
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

WildLove: Riveting Photos Packed With Empathy, Awe, and Soul

Photography can foster empathy for animals, encouraging deeper emotional connections and respect for their individuality.
Photography
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

WildLove: Riveting Photos Packed With Empathy, Awe, and Soul

Photography can foster empathy for animals, encouraging deeper emotional connections and respect for their individuality.
Pets
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 weeks ago

More than 30 animals rescued from Williamsbridge shelter following ASPCA raid: DA Bronx Times

Over 30 animals were rescued from a Bronx pet shelter due to neglect and mistreatment.
#wildlife-conservation
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

The dark side of the pet parrot industry

International Parrot Crisis Awareness Day highlights the serious threats faced by wild and captive parrots worldwide.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Activists sound off on CA bill that would bring back 'cruel' black bear hunting practice

California activists oppose bill to reinstate bear hounding due to cruelty and ineffective population control claims.
World news
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

A more hopeful story about wolves in Wyoming - High Country News

A Wyoming man killed a wolf in a brutal incident, triggering widespread outrage and a movement to boycott the state.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
UK news

Hundreds of koalas killed in Australia cull, leaving joeys caught in the crossfire orphaned, activists say

Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

The dark side of the pet parrot industry

International Parrot Crisis Awareness Day highlights the serious threats faced by wild and captive parrots worldwide.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Activists sound off on CA bill that would bring back 'cruel' black bear hunting practice

California activists oppose bill to reinstate bear hounding due to cruelty and ineffective population control claims.
World news
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

A more hopeful story about wolves in Wyoming - High Country News

A Wyoming man killed a wolf in a brutal incident, triggering widespread outrage and a movement to boycott the state.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
UK news

Hundreds of koalas killed in Australia cull, leaving joeys caught in the crossfire orphaned, activists say

fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

'Out of Sight': A Deep Dive Into Farm Animals' Well-Being

Gail Eisnitz: I've spent decades both in the field documenting violations against farm animals, and in my office preparing cases and writing about my investigations in articles and books. But my efforts to expose and prosecute animal abusers were often thwarted by network television producers and law enforcement authorities.
Social justice
#wildlife-protection
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister

Influencer Sam Jones left Australia after backlash for grabbing a baby wombat from its mother, amid investigations into her visa compliance.
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Who Would Steal New York City's Pigeons? Mother Pigeon Thought She Knew.

Pigeons are being stolen from NYC streets, sparking concern among activists.
Activists suspect local pet store owners are behind the pigeon thefts.
The theft of pigeons links back to illegal live shooting sports.
Pigeons have been stolen in NYC with increasing frequency.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: SF's Free Outdoor Movie Screenings Have Been Canceled for 2025

Zoe Rosenberg, a UC Berkeley senior and animal rights activist, faces trial for allegedly stealing four chickens, facing prison time amid her supporters viewing the act as a rescue.
San Francisco
#noise-complaints
#politics
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Dem congressman calling for Trump's impeachment once accused of indescribable act involving 118 beagles in his pharmaceutical lab

Rep. Shri Thanedar, pursuing Trump's impeachment, faces criticism for previously abandoning beagles in a bankrupt lab.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Dem congressman calling for Trump's impeachment once accused of indescribable act involving 118 beagles in his pharmaceutical lab

Rep. Shri Thanedar, pursuing Trump's impeachment, faces criticism for previously abandoning beagles in a bankrupt lab.
#pet-cremation
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

A Mindset for Helping Humans and Other Animals to Get Along

The book challenges paradigms of coexistence and emphasizes urgent action towards building a better future for nonhuman animals.
#public-outrage
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
UK news

Las Vegas veterinarian who filmed kicking horse in the face found dead in Lake Mead - weeks after disappearance

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
UK news

Las Vegas veterinarian who filmed kicking horse in the face found dead in Lake Mead - weeks after disappearance

#wildlife-trafficking
San Jose Sharks
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

A baby monkey went viral after she was found during a traffic stop. The full story isn't so cute

Wildlife trafficking, exacerbated by social media, poses a significant threat to animals, such as the baby monkey found during a traffic stop.
San Jose Sharks
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

A baby monkey went viral after she was found during a traffic stop. The full story isn't so cute

Wildlife trafficking, exacerbated by social media, poses a significant threat to animals, such as the baby monkey found during a traffic stop.
#peta
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Elephant in the Room by Liz Kalaugher review how we make animals sick

Human actions significantly impact the health of non-human species, intertwining our well-being with theirs.
#pet-store
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Brooklyn pet store owner accused of kidnapping NYC pigeons, selling them as live shooting targets

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Brooklyn pet store owner accused of kidnapping NYC pigeons, selling them as live shooting targets

Silicon Valley food
fromEater
1 month ago

What It Actually Means to Cull a Flock of Chickens

The rise in egg prices is linked to horrific culling practices that highlight a disconnect between consumer morality and animal suffering.
#bodega-cats
NYC food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC Bodega cats are beloved local celebs - but state argues they're on wrong side of the law

Bodega cats are cherished but face legal challenges due to food safety laws in NYC.
A petition seeks to protect bodega cat owners from potential fines.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

P'Nut the squirrel's grieving owner slams NY's months-late boilerplate apology - and still doesn't have beloved pet's remains

"We know that we can do better moving forward," Amanda Lefton stated, acknowledging the distress caused to communities throughout New York while apologizing for the treatment of P'Nut and Fred.
Pets
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago

Gov. Kotek Urges OHSU to Shut Down Controversial Primate Research Center

Governor Tina Kotek is calling for the closure of the primate research center at Oregon Health & Science University, highlighting ongoing ethical concerns related to animal research.
Portland food
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

Betty White, beloved actress from The Golden Girls, is honored on a US stamp

The U.S. Postal Service honored Betty White with a Forever stamp, celebrating her legacy as an entertainer and animal rights advocate.
#public-health
NYC food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hundreds of birds in Queens infected by bird flu after poultry markets allowed to reopen

New bird flu outbreak in Queens live poultry market raises public health concerns.
fromQNS
2 months ago
NYC food

Avian flu outbreaks in Queens spark further calls to shut down all overcrowded NYC wet markets - QNS

NYC food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hundreds of birds in Queens infected by bird flu after poultry markets allowed to reopen

New bird flu outbreak in Queens live poultry market raises public health concerns.
NYC food
fromQNS
2 months ago

Avian flu outbreaks in Queens spark further calls to shut down all overcrowded NYC wet markets - QNS

The resurgence of avian flu in Queens' wet markets prompts urgent calls for their shutdown due to public health risks.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

For the birds: Politicians, activists call for NYC's live poultry markets to be permanently shuttered

Activists are calling for the closure of NYC's live poultry markets due to unsanitary and inhumane conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Poo and punishment' is there really a war on dogs in England and Wales?

"Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) increasingly target dogs in urban areas, restricting their presence and activities to combat perceived antisocial behavior, impacting dog owners significantly."
London politics
US politics
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Trump Jr. hunting party investigated over killing of protected duck in Italy

Donald Trump Jr. is under investigation in Italy for potentially killing a protected duck species during a hunting trip.
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