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fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Critter cruelty: Animal abusers be listed on publicly accessible registry under new NYC Council bill

The registry, Ariola said, would go a long way toward protecting New York's animals by allowing rescues and other agencies to quickly search the names of potential adoption applicants, and prevent any sale or adoption by people who are known to cause harm to animals.
Pets
#animal-welfare
fromFortune
5 hours ago
Pets

Rubber bullet carnage as 1,000 animal welfare activists storm beagle breeding lab in Wisconsin | Fortune

fromFortune
1 day ago
Pets

About 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence | Fortune

fromFortune
5 hours ago
Pets

Rubber bullet carnage as 1,000 animal welfare activists storm beagle breeding lab in Wisconsin | Fortune

fromFortune
1 day ago
Pets

About 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence | Fortune

Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.'s Animal Services

Gabrielle Amster has been appointed as the new general manager of Animal Services in Los Angeles, pending City Council confirmation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

England lags behind rest of world by allowing greyhound racing, MPs told

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and greyhound racing, advocating for accessible journalism and animal welfare.
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaints Over Peacocks' Legal Representation - Portland Mercury

In this case, there was no information found in the preliminary review to suggest that... Councilors used or attempted to use their official position to obtain a private financial gain or avoid a financial detriment that was only available to them but for their official position.
Portland
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

Consultation opens on draft Beef Cattle Code of Practice

The public comment period is an important opportunity for producers across Canada to review the draft Code and provide feedback on how it applies to their operations. Producer perspectives from across the country help ensure the Code reflects the diversity of Canadian beef production systems and remains practical for producers who raise cattle.
Online Community Development
Music
fromSPIN
5 days ago

Adopt Fantastic Cat - SPIN

Fantastic Cat's album 'Cat Out Of Hell' showcases a unified sound, blending the distinct styles of its members into cohesive folk and Americana rock.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Purrfect harmony: NYC Council bill complements NYS proposal to protect bodega cats in the Big Apple

Bodega Cat Bill aims to protect cats in NYC retail food stores and support small businesses.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Two dogs stabbed, one killed while defending historic L.A. cemetery, says heartbroken owner

The cemetery in Compton faces financial hardship and violence from thieves, leading the owner to consider selling after the death of her dog.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Huge' increase in kennelling and vet spending by police after XL bully ban

Police spending on kennels and veterinary bills has surged over 300% since the XL bully ban, straining police budgets and resources.
#dog-behavior
fromMail Online
1 day ago
Pets

You're walking your dog wrong! Experts reveal why pets act up

Dogs take longer walks in spring due to increased scents, and owners should allow them to explore rather than rush.
fromMail Online
5 days ago
Pets

The hidden health conditions that could turn your dog into a KILLER

Certain health conditions can lead to increased aggression in dogs, indicating underlying issues that need attention.
Pets
fromMail Online
1 day ago

You're walking your dog wrong! Experts reveal why pets act up

Dogs take longer walks in spring due to increased scents, and owners should allow them to explore rather than rush.
Pets
fromMail Online
5 days ago

The hidden health conditions that could turn your dog into a KILLER

Certain health conditions can lead to increased aggression in dogs, indicating underlying issues that need attention.
Running
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Martina Devlin: Greyhounds are majestic animals, so why does the State continue to fund an industry that treats them as expendable?

Racing is seen as integral to society, yet injury and death statistics raise serious concerns.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Seven Dogs Escaping Captivity Gives Hope to Us All

Resilience and leadership can emerge from unexpected sources, as demonstrated by a group of dogs navigating challenges together.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

A Compassionate History of American Attitudes Toward Animals

A new book details the evolution of human-animal relationships and highlights the responsibility for unseen consequences of our actions towards other species.
#animal-rescue
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Massive animal rescue operation in California seizes over 300 dogs and cats

Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Massive animal rescue operation in California seizes over 300 dogs and cats

A large-scale animal rescue operation in Lake Hughes led to the seizure of approximately 250 dogs and 66 cats due to animal welfare violations.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

RSPCA says hundreds of dogs rescued from crammed room doing really well'

The RSPCA rescued over 250 neglected dogs from an overcrowded home, highlighting the need for awareness and support for animal welfare.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Animal rescue says dogs injured during massive L.A. County animal enforcement operation

Animal Care and Control workers allegedly injured dogs during a large-scale animal seizure operation in Los Angeles County.
Pets
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

Dozens Of Neglected Dogs Rescued In Brooklyn

More than 20 dogs rescued from unsanitary conditions in Brooklyn are now being placed in adoptive homes after a court granted custody to the ASPCA.
#animal-cruelty
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man accused of kicking dog in Roxbury before being assaulted by group

A man faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly kicking a dog into the street in Roxbury.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Pets

Retired Monaghan couple jailed after abducting neighbour's cat and leaving it to die in a plastic bag

Pets
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Baychester dog attack on opossum sparks cruelty probe

A dog attacked an opossum in Baychester, leading to the animal's death and an investigation for possible animal cruelty.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'They were whipping and kicking her to get her up' - Charity calls for Garda animal abuse unit after horse dies of exhaustion on busy road

Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man accused of kicking dog in Roxbury before being assaulted by group

A man faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly kicking a dog into the street in Roxbury.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Pets

Retired Monaghan couple jailed after abducting neighbour's cat and leaving it to die in a plastic bag

Pets
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Baychester dog attack on opossum sparks cruelty probe

A dog attacked an opossum in Baychester, leading to the animal's death and an investigation for possible animal cruelty.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'They were whipping and kicking her to get her up' - Charity calls for Garda animal abuse unit after horse dies of exhaustion on busy road

Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

XL bully owner jailed after dog killed pensioner in savage attack'

Sean Garner was sentenced to 12 years for owning a dog that killed 84-year-old John McColl in a brutal attack.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why I Left Health Tech to Fix Our Broken Pet Adoption System

Neglected industries with real pain points and low software adoption offer better opportunities for founders than crowded, well-funded markets with established competition.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Dog owners now face unlimited fines under new laws aimed at protecting farm animals

The UK implemented stricter livestock protection laws increasing penalties for dog owners from £1,000 to unlimited fines, with police authority to detain dogs suspected of attacking farm animals.
#veterinary-care
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why do vets charge more to scan an animal than a private hospital would to scan a human?

Veterinary MRI scans for pets are more expensive than human scans due to factors like VAT, anesthesia requirements, and overall treatment costs.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reforms must be fair tovets and pet owners | Letters

Increased veterinary costs and reduced services threaten the availability of essential pet care for owners.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why do vets charge more to scan an animal than a private hospital would to scan a human?

Veterinary MRI scans for pets are more expensive than human scans due to factors like VAT, anesthesia requirements, and overall treatment costs.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reforms must be fair tovets and pet owners | Letters

Increased veterinary costs and reduced services threaten the availability of essential pet care for owners.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Minister considers banning over-the-counter flea treatments for pets

Ministers are considering restricting over-the-counter flea and tick treatments to prescriptions only, due to environmental contamination concerns.
Pets
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Feds break up alleged 'multi-year dogfighting conspiracy' in Carver

A Carver man was arrested for a multi-year dogfighting conspiracy involving breeding, training, and illegal gambling.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Over-the-counter pet flea treatments could be banned under new UK rules

Pet owners in the UK may face a ban on purchasing flea treatments for pets to ensure proper usage and protect the environment.
Pets
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

San Jose animal shelter moves back to Parks Department - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Animal Care Center will move to Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services for better oversight and coordination starting August 1.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Dog owners warned over poison meat found in parks

Suspected poisoned meat found in west London parks has caused serious illness and death in animals.
fromLady Freethinker
1 week ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

New NYC Council caucus must crack down on animal sacrifices after number of 'horrific cases': Queens pol

A Queens councilwoman joins a new animal welfare caucus to push for stricter laws against ritualistic animal sacrifice, which has plagued her district.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hidden Lives of Lab Animals and the Need for Reform

Countless millions of nonhuman animals (animals) of all sorts are used in a diverse array of laboratory research. Their treatment varies from being unspeakably inhumanely abused to being treated with kindness, depending on the questions at hand and the values and attitudes of the researchers themselves. The lives of these animals truly are hidden, and most people are incredulous when they learn that laboratory rats and mice still are not considered "animals" under the current federal Animal Welfare Act.
Science
fromEuro Weekly News
2 months ago

A court finds missing work to care for a dying pet to be justified

A court in Barcelona has ruled that a worker's absence from her job to take her critically ill dog to be euthanised was justified on humane grounds, overturning her dismissal and highlighting evolving legal recognition of the bond between people and their companion animals. The Social Court No. 25 of Barcelona declared the disciplinary dismissal of a teleoperator improper after she missed several days of work, including one absence specifically to attend to her dog's urgent medical needs.
Barcelona
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Street-dog policy in India is barking up the wrong tree

Relocating and banning feeding of street dogs in Delhi likely fails to prevent rabies deaths because dogs obtain food from waste points and feeding stations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Congressman To Introduce the Protecting Puppies From Sharia Act'

Rep. Randy Fine plans the Protecting Puppies From Sharia Act to block federal funds to jurisdictions that deem dogs haram after making anti-Muslim remarks.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Americans are asking too much of their dogs

Many Americans increasingly turn to dogs to compensate for eroding social life and dissatisfaction with society, finding pets often offer more satisfying relationships than people.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Dogs and People: Stories of Redemption and Mutual Rescue

Canine redemption narratives shape perceptions of mutual rescue between humans and dogs, reflecting broader themes of responsibility and redemption in society.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Dogs, Cats, and Other Nonhumans Are Not 'Just Animals'

A new book challenges speciesist narratives and promotes deeper respect for animals as sentient beings with powerful social bonds.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on vets: there is nothing cuddly about this under-regulated market | Editorial

The Competition and Markets Authority found that consumers have overpaid roughly £1 billion in veterinary fees over five years, highlighting a significant issue in the market.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Plan to round up millions of dogs sparks 'global health' warning

India's Supreme Court-ordered mega shelter plan for stray dogs risks creating a public health disaster by concentrating diseased animals in high-density facilities, potentially triggering zoonotic disease outbreaks with global consequences.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

For Your Pet To Thrive, Listen to What They're Asking of You

A love-centered, consent-based, animal-perspective holistic approach unlocks pets' natural healing, fostering vitality, balance, and empowered human-animal relationships.
Pets
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Dog shelters are being forced to EUTHANISE flat-faced dogs

Abandonment of brachycephalic breeds has surged, overwhelming shelters and forcing euthanasia due to lifelong, costly health problems from extreme conformations.
Pets
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm Considering Doing Something Wildly Elitist to Keep Our Cat Alive

Cat dental surgery may cost $800–$2,000; untreated dental disease will worsen, impair eating, and adoption entails ongoing financial responsibility.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The shelter said the pit bull was sweet. He mauled his new owner

A shelter adopted out a dog with an undisclosed violent bite history that later severely injured an adopter, prompting surgeries and a $3.25 million settlement.
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