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Dog covered in 17lbs of filthy hair after owner decided breed didn't need clipping

Dog owner banned from keeping animals for neglecting to groom his Russian Terrier

Dog was found with 17lbs of filthy matted fur, leading to physical stress and suffering [ more ]

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Workers sacked after film shows pigs beaten to death with iron bar'

Two farm workers have been sacked after a film revealed pigs being beaten to death on a farm supplying Morrisons and Tesco.

The RSPCA suspended the farm from its Assured scheme after seeing the footage of cruelty.

Using blunt trauma to kill pigs is illegal in England and Wales, and most are killed in controversial carbon dioxide chambers. [ more ]

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Mystery as bodies of seven giant tortoises found hidden in woodlands

Police are appealing for information after seven exotic giant tortoises were found dead in a wooded area near Exeter.

The tortoises are thought to be Aldabra giant tortoises, a protected species native to Aldabra Island, northeast of Madagascar. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Snake the length of a fully grown giraffe dumped with 26 others by road

Over two dozen snakes found dead in rural Wales, ranging from 1ft to 17ft in length.

RSPCA appealing for information after snakes and chickens dumped by road, seeking clues to determine cause of deaths. [ more ]

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France news

Poisoned meatballs blamed for dog deaths at French Canicross race

At least four dogs were poisoned and three died during a canine cross-country competition in France at the weekend.The organisers of the French Canicross 30 championships, in which pet owners run with their animals, said the dogs had been killed with poison-laced meatballs.A number of suspected meatballs are being examined to identify the poison, and the public prosecutor in Nimes has opened an investigation into animal cruelty.

Fatherly

I Want To Take My Kid To See 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' But Can't For One Big Reason

The general consensus of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is that it is a movie that exists.Holding a respectable 82 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, with a higher audience score of 94, it's hard to remember that almost ten years ago nobody had heard of this particular Marvel property.As I write this, Guardians 3 is slaying at the box office, proving that the big popcorn blockbuster is very much alive.

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Arts

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' sends off its heroes with a mawkish mixtape

L to R: Mantis (Pom Klementieff), Drax (Dave Bautista), Quill (Chris Pratt) and Nebula (Karen Gillan) go for a walk in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Marvel Studios What, in your mind, is the Marvel Cinematic Universe still missing?We're neck-deep into Phase 5 now, after all; we've had dozens of movies and streaming series and one-off specials.

Los Angeles Times

California

Mallard that was shot with an arrow is released after recovering in Orange County

(Courtesy of Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center)

A mallard that was struck by an arrow last month in Orange County has made a full recovery and was released back into the wild this week, according to the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County in Huntington Beach.After spending almost a month receiving treatment, including two surgeries and antibiotics, the drake, or male, mallard was cleared this week to leave, according to a Facebook post from the wildlife center.

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US news

Suspect arrested in case of tamarin monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo, police say

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Dallas and charged in connection with the suspected theft of a pair of emperor tamarin monkeys that were recovered unharmed this week in an abandoned home a day after they vanished from the Dallas Zoo, police said.Davion Irvin was arrested late Thursday night and charged with six counts of animal cruelty-non-livestock, Dallas Police said in a news release.

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France politics

EXPLAINED: Could bullfighting finally be banned in France?

Lawmakers in France are trying once again to ban bullfighting.The issue has split the ruling coalition of President Emmanuel Macron and the biggest opposition party, the far-right National Rally, which is led by animal-lover Marine Le Pen.Journalist-turned-MP Aymeric Caron has proposed a bill to outlaw the centuries-old practice, which remains popular in south west France.

Boston.com

Dog found severely burned in Norwood makes strides in recovery

Annie, the stray dog found severely burned in August along Route 1 in Norwood, is making strides on her path toward recovery, according to officials.In an update to its blog this week, the Animal Rescue League of Boston noted that despite a long way still to go in her healing process, the 1-year-old mixed-breed pup, who suffered severe burns to 20 percent of her body, is learning to be a dog again.

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TikTok's Moderator Reverses Vow to Exit Egregious' Content

Teleperformance, the company used by TikTok and others to police their feeds for illegal and harmful content, has backtracked on a 4-month-old pledge to workers that it would give up reviewing extreme posts.It made the decision to maintain the practice after conducting internal audits and third-party reviews, with a special focus on its people management and workplace practices, Teleperformance said in a statement late Wednesday.

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US news

Suspect in Dallas Zoo animal thefts allegedly admitted to the crime and says he would do it again, affidavits claim

(CNN)The man who faces charges stemming from a string of suspicious activities at the Dallas Zoo allegedly admitted to stealing two tamarin monkeys and trying to steal the clouded snow leopard last month, according to arrest warrant affidavits.Davion Irvin also told police that he wants to return to the zoo and take more animals if he gets out of jail, the affidavits claim.

Los Angeles Times

After more than 70 years, Griffith Park Pony Rides to close this month

Griffith Park's beloved and historic pony ride will close for good in the coming weeks, after more than 70 years in operation.Griffith Park Pony Rides, which opened in 1948 and also features a petting zoo, will shutter Dec. 21, owner Steve Weeks announced Sunday on Facebook.Weeks said that the city of Los Angeles decided not to renew his business' contract.

Boston.com

Ducks, horses, dogs, and turkeys, oh my! MSPCA seeks adopters for bevy of surrendered animals.

Local Adevalter Majesky, 50, of Tyngsborough is facing animal cruelty charges after a horse was found to be suffering from sepsis and other severe injures on his property.A slew of farm animals will soon be searching for homes as a result of an animal cruelty investigation in Tyngsborough led by the MSPCA's Law Enforcement division with help from local police.

Los Angeles Times

Man who killed five in San Fernando Valley shooting spree sentenced to life in prison

A man convicted of killing five people in a random shooting spree in the San Fernando Valley in 2014 was sentenced this week to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office said.

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Police save six tiny puppies who were being thrown away in plastic bag

Police have saved six tiny, blind cocker spaniel puppies moments before a driver was going to dump them in a plastic bag at the roadside.The litter were saved from certain death by two quick-thinking officers, whose actions led to the puppies' parents being taken to safety.Pcs Liam Venon and Luke Howie were driving in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, in the early hours of Saturday when they spotted a suspicious parked car on the A689.

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Police investigating after hedgehog found taped to lamppost

Police are investigating after a hedgehog was found taped to a lamppost.

Laura Hughes came across the hedgehog in Drayton in Oxfordshire on the afternoon of Friday 26 August.

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Washington DC

Two DC Dognappers Arrested and Charged With Animal Cruelty - Washingtonian

DC police arrested and charged two people with second degree theft and animal cruelty last night.

CBC

2 years ago

Toronto

RCMP cop charged following investigation into human trafficking, animal cruelty | CBC News

A 44-year-old officer with the RCMP has been charged with human trafficking and animal cruelty following an investigation into an alleged case of forced labour.

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Police probe after four American Bulldogs found dead in plastic bags in Thamesmead Lake

P olice are hunting the owner of four American Bulldogs which were found dead in body bags dumped in a south London beauty spot.

Boston.com

A dog was found with severe burns along Route 1 in Norwood

Local Warning: Story includes photo of dog, showing injuries.A 1-year-old dog was found covered in severe burns Friday, Aug. 19, along Route 1 in Norwood.

Los Angeles Times

After video of dog being kicked and punched goes viral, O.C. man turns himself in

An Anaheim man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of animal cruelty after a video went viral allegedly showing him kicking and punching his dog in the hallway of an apartment building, authorities said.

Los Angeles Times

Man sentenced to 24 years for setting Big Sur wildfire that killed 12 endangered condors

A man who was convicted of setting a wildfire in Big Sur that burned 125,000 acres, seriously injured a firefighter and killed 12 endangered California condors was sentenced this week to 24 years in state prison.

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SFGATE

1 day ago

Black Lives Matter

'Senseless': Feds hunt for donkey killers in California desert

Wild burros were senselessly killed in a mass shooting in 2019 in the Mojave Desert, leading to a federal investigation and increased reward for information. [ more ]

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1 week ago

JavaScript

Man assaulted woman twice and 'swung cat by its tail'

Man admitted to assaulting a woman and swinging a cat by its tail. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

1 month ago

California

3 arrested after welfare call leads to removal of 86 dogs, girl and older woman from California home

86 dogs and people found in deplorable conditions after anonymous call

Authorities arrested three individuals for child abuse, elder abuse, and animal cruelty. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Two boys plead guilty to cruelty charges after more than 20 animals die following west London college break-in

Two boys admitted guilt for animal cruelty at an environmental college, causing significant damage.

Prosecution disputed boys' guilty pleas absolving culpability for animals' deaths. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Guinea pig abandoned at London tube station with note asking for new owner

Abandoning pets is cruel and harmful to the animals' well-being.

Guinea pigs need companionship to thrive and develop normal behavior. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Two boys arrested after 'several' animals found dead in west London college

Two boys arrested after animal killings at Capel Manor College

Capel Manor College offers courses in agriculture, animal management, and floristry among others. [ more ]

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RSPCA investigates after XL bully found dead with head injury in Bexleyheath

An XL bully dog has been found dead with a head injury in south east London just days before the breed is set to be fully outlawed.

The RSPCA is investigating the incident as they are deeply concerned that the head injury was caused deliberately. [ more ]

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Cheshunt: Dog mauled to death in front of horrified shoppers in north London

A dog was mauled to death by another dog in Cheshunt, north London.

Police are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. [ more ]

New York Post

100 animals, including exotic, endangered species, seized from Long Island home

A Long Island man was fined thousands of dollars after authorities found 100 animals, including exotic and endangered species, in his home.

The investigation was triggered by an unlicensed exhibitor showing animals at a festival. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

Woman stabbed to death, dog thrown from 11th-story window in Brooklyn: sources

A woman was fatally stabbed and a dog was thrown to its death from an 11th-story apartment in Brooklyn.

The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. [ more ]

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Cars

Box of Puppies Found in Stolen Vehicle at Coliseum BART Station Parking Lot

BART Police chased a stolen car and discovered five newborn puppies inside the vehicle.

The driver of the stolen car has been arrested and charged with eight felonies and misdemeanors, including cruelty to animals. [ more ]

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Education

Two agricultural students arrested after sheep blown up with a firework'

Two agricultural students arrested after allegedly blowing up a live sheep with a firework

Four students suspended and two arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and criminal damage [ more ]

Boston.com

Woman charged with beating her dog near Boston Common

A 26-year-old woman in Boston was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after allegedly abusing her dog.

Jasmine Velasquez was also charged with assault and battery on a police officer.

The dog was rescued and taken into custody by Animal Control. [ more ]

Boston.com

18 malnourished dogs rescued from Malden home, animal cruelty charges filed

Crime Nearly half of the dogs have been emancipated.The Animal Rescue League of Boston rescued 18 malnourished dogs from a home in Malden earlier this month and has since filed animal cruelty charges.ARL Law Enforcement said it filed 18 counts of animal cruelty and 18 counts of violation of the state's tethering and confinement statute against Malden resident Jennifer Ahn.

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Tyngsborough man arrested for animal cruelty

A man was charged with animal cruelty Wednesday after his horse had to be euthanized for severe injuries.Tyngsborough police and MSPCA investigators responded to a call about an injured pony at 32 Willowdale Road Monday.That pony was uninjured, police said, but investigators found a thoroughbred horse struggling to stand.

Boston.com

Phish fans face animal cruelty charges after 3 dogs left in hot cars during Mansfield concert

Police said there was no water in the cars for the dogs, nor was there adequate ventilation.

Eater NY

11 months ago

NYC food

Following Allegations at LA's Horses, a Manhattan Expansion Is in Flux

Chumley's may not become Froggy's - at least anytime soon.The storied West Village speakeasy - that since Prohibition had been a famous watering hole where F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and William Faulkner at one time or another sidled up to the bar - has been on track to become a new venture called Froggy's, with chefs Liz Johnson and Will Aghajanian at the helm.

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11 months ago

US politics

Supreme Court upholds California pork regulations

The Supreme Court upheld a California law that bars the sale of pork produced in other states unless the sow was housed in conditions that allowed her to move freely.The law was the brainchild of animal rights activists in the state, who worked for its passage saying it was necessary to reduce disease from crowded conditions.

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Washington DC

The Reston Zoo Will Reopen Its Drive-Through Safari Under New Ownership

" The zoo in Reston, VA, is under new ownership, and everything is changing," according to the new owner's website.Nova Wild will take over what was previously Roer's Zoofari.The new owner is Tara Campbell Lussier, a realtor and entrepreneur who grew up in Reston.The facility will reopen fully with a petting zoo, a walking trail, and gift shop on March 11 and visitors will be able to see cheetahs, kangaroos, wallabies, bison, and more.

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US news

Police Charge Man in Theft of Rare Monkeys From Dallas Zoo

DALLAS The Dallas police said on Friday that they had arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the theft of two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo.The theft was one of a series of bizarre incursions that unnerved the zoo and attracted international attention.The police identified the man as Davion Irvin and said that he was spotted on Thursday near the animal exhibits at the Dallas aquarium, about three miles north of the zoo.

EverOut Portland

Portland

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland for the Holidays: Dec 22, 2022-Jan 2, 2023 - EverOut Portland

Holiday hours may vary and venues may have health guidelines in place-we advise directly checking event websites before heading out.COMEDY
A sleighful of local and LA-based comics will deliver their holiday gifts in the form of comedy at this raucous performance.Stand-up experts Shain Brenden, Simon Gibson, and Arlo Weierhauser will offer up Santa-approved laughs alongside " famous voice actor" Milan Patel.(Funhouse

EverOut Portland

Portland

The Top 53 Events in Portland This Week: Dec 19-26, 2022 - EverOut Portland

Holiday hours may vary and venues may have health guidelines in place-we advise directly checking event websites before heading out.FILM
Road trip!! Directed by Luca Guadagnino ( Call Me By Your Name), this cannibalistic thriller stars Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet as blood-thirsty lovers traveling 3,000 miles through the backroads of the United States.

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Dining

New York State Finds the City's Foie Gras Ban Violates Farmers' Rights

New York City's ban on the sale of foie gras, the fattened livers of ducks and geese prized as an ingredient in many French dishes, may not go into effect if a new ruling by New York's Department of Agriculture and Markets goes unchallenged by the city.On Wednesday, the agriculture department called the city's law unreasonably restrictive to the two Sullivan County farms, La Belle Farm and Hudson Valley Foie Gras, that had sued in May over the ban.

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Design

"Leave this beautiful city alone" says commenter

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Studio Libeskind's design for a contemporary extension to the iconic Boerentoren tower in Antwerp, Belgium.Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind's studio has designed an extension to the 90-year-old tower, which was once Europe's tallest high-rise, as part of a plan to preserve its architectural heritage while transforming it into a cultural institution.

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Food & drink

FDA approval puts lab-grown meat one step closer to your dinner plate

UPSIDE Foods' cultivated chicken made from growing animal cells.Terry Chea/AP Photo On Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave approval to Upside Foods, a startup based in the San Francisco area, to sell its lab-grown, or cultivated, chicken.The product which is biologically indistinguishable from chicken meat taken from a slaughtered bird is made by growing animal cells in bioreactors, which are fed a mix of nutrients to develop into fat and muscle tissue.

Los Angeles Times

Irvine man accused of beating service dog to death faces animal cruelty charges

An Irvine man who faces two counts of animal cruelty in the beating death of a service dog for defecating in his car in Santa Ana has been arrested after skipping out on a court hearing.Randy Francois, 40, was first arrested by the Santa Ana Police Department on June 28, when officers found a dead Yorkshire terrier in a parking lot in the 1500 block of East 17th Street, said Sgt. Maria Lopez.

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Parenting

26 Juicy Family Secrets That Get Shut Down Or Silenced Every Time They're Brought Up

All families have a few skeletons in their closet.

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San Francisco

SF Firefighter Allegedly Shot Oakland Man In Puppy-Breeding Dispute

A 29-year-old San Francisco Fire Department member appeared in an Alameda County Court Tuesday morning on charges that he not only ripped off an Oakland puppy breeder, but fired several bullets at him too.

The Independent

Vegan Friendly UK ad banned over graphic images of animals in distress

A TV ad for the organisation Vegan Friendly UK has been banned after it drew complaints about its graphic images of animals in distress alongside people eating.

The Independent

Man banned from owning dogs after carrying out a surgery on his dog with a staple gun

A man who used a staple gun to close his dog's open wound has been banned from owning dogs for seven years.

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