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fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

A Mindset for Normalizing Coexisting, Rewilding, and Caring

Thomas Berry once aptly noted, "The universe is a communion of subjects, not a collection of objects." This statement reinforces the need for a paradigm shift toward recognizing interconnectedness among all forms of life.
Mindfulness
#carriage-horses
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Driver of collapsed Central Park carriage horse not guilty of animal abuse, jury decides

fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Driver of collapsed Central Park carriage horse not guilty of animal abuse, jury decides

Real estate
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Texas big game hunter killed while stalking African Cape buffalo

A Texas real estate magnate was killed by a Cape buffalo during a hunting expedition in South Africa.
#animal-welfare
UK news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Britain's zoo OVERHAUL - including larger habitats for elephants

New government rules require significant expansions in British zoos' elephant enclosures for animal welfare.
Legislation focuses on increasing enclosure sizes and prohibiting certain practices in aquariums.
#horse-welfare
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Social justice

Advocates rally for Ryder's Law after carriage horse collapses and dies in NYC

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC real estate

Carriage horse dies on NYC street in horrifying scene - nearly three years to the day distressed Ryder collapsed

fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Social justice

Advocates rally for Ryder's Law after carriage horse collapses and dies in NYC

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC real estate

Carriage horse dies on NYC street in horrifying scene - nearly three years to the day distressed Ryder collapsed

History
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Why Adolf Hitler Swore By A Vegetarian Diet - Tasting Table

Adolf Hitler's vegetarianism was likely motivated by health issues rather than a genuine concern for animal rights.
#ethics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Dinner, dessert and a selfie with a lion: Is this Chinese restaurant the height of animal exploitation?

Wanhui restaurant in Taiyun, China, offers customers the chance to have a four-course meal along with selfies with lion cubs and other exotic animals for $150.
Pets
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

PETA Thanks Ozzy Osbourne, Doesn't Mention Bats

Ozzy Osbourne was remembered for his advocacy for animals, particularly against cruel declawing surgeries.
New York City
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

New York carriage driver acquitted of overworking horse that collapsed

Ian McKeever was acquitted of animal cruelty regarding the treatment of the horse Ryder.
#animal-cruelty
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I went vegan on the second day of filming': James Cromwell on making Babe, the talking pig classic

Chris Noonan fought for a casting change for Babe, resulting in an American actor portraying a British character despite studio pressure.
#wildlife
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

A plan to shoot 450,000 owls - to save a different owl - could be in jeopardy

"Supporters of the approach believe the cull is necessary to avert disastrous consequences for the spotted owls. But the coalition argues the effort is too expensive, unworkable and inhumane."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Hunt for bear that bit man in Norway to resume after wrong animal shot

“The decision caused outrage after nature inspectors who were tracking her lost the trail and killed a male bear by mistake.”
Miscellaneous
#veganism
Social justice
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Trader Joe's fires back at Berkeley political group after chaos in Calif. stores

Direct Action Everywhere has intensified aggressive protests at Trader Joe's locations in California, leading to legal actions by the retailer.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'The chickens are not fine': Chaos erupts at California Trader Joe's

A protester glued himself to the poultry section at Trader Joe's to protest ties to an animal cruelty-exposed supplier.
Pets
fromABC7 New York
1 month ago

PETA sues American Kennel Club over standards for French bulldogs, other breeds

PETA sued the American Kennel Club to challenge breed standards that allegedly encourage unhealthy features in dogs.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Italy's PM condemns killing of sniffer dog with nail-filled sausages

In a Facebook post announcing Bruno's death, Caressa said: "Today I died with you. You fought for your whole life to help human beings, and it was humans who did this to you."
Social justice
fromwww.bostonherald.com
1 month ago

Daredevils run with charging bulls at Pamplona's famous San Fermin festival

The first morning run of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona featured thousands of participants fleeing a herd of bulls along the traditional 846-meter course.
Europe news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. San Fermin Festival opens with first bull run in Pamplona

Thousands of runners risk injuries as they run with bulls during a traditional Spanish festival.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wild kangaroo harvests are labelled needlessly cruel' by US lawmakers but backed by Australian conservationists

The Kangaroo Protection Act aims to ban the sale and manufacture of kangaroo products in the US.
Food & drink
fromFox News
1 month ago

PETA plans to make presence at Joey Chestnut's comeback in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut returns to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, joined by PETA promoting vegan hot dogs.
#los-angeles-zoo
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months 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.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC bandits kidnap swan in bird-brained scheme, but mystery remains over its fate

"There have been numerous animal sacrifices [in the area], it's been an ongoing problem," Edita Birnkrant, executive director of animal advocacy group NYCLASS, said.
NYC food
#legal-ruling
fromAol
1 month ago
Pets

A Brooklyn Judge Says Pet Dogs Are Family Members In Groundbreaking Ruling

fromAol
1 month ago
Pets

A Brooklyn Judge Says Pet Dogs Are Family Members In Groundbreaking Ruling

fromLady Freethinker
1 month ago

Lady Freethinker Protests Morocco's Mass Killing of Dogs at FIFA World Cup Match

The Moroccan government must do the right thing and end the killing at once. We're calling on FIFA and its global partners to demand truth and compassion - not brutality masked as progress.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's International "Pet Appreciation" Celebration (w/ Dog March + Look-a-Like Contests)

Join us for a heartfelt celebration on June 21 to honor dogs and cats, protesting the cruel Yulin Dog Meat Festival and advocating for animal rights.
Portland food
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

"The Omnivore's Deception": The Case of Conflicted Carnivores

The book argues against animal exploitation for food and highlights pandemic risks from intensive animal agriculture.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How the Farm Industry Spied on Animal Rights Activists and Pushed the FBI to Treat Them as Terrorists

The American Agricultural Alliance (AAA) collaborated with the FBI to surveil and discredit animal rights activists, labeling them as a terrorism threat.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Barbaric': wildlife advocates criticize Florida bear hunt proposal

The proposed three-week bear hunt in Florida could result in the killing of almost 200 black bears, a move condemned by wildlife advocates who argue it's based on outdated data.
Miami food
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Mary Midgley and The Necessity of Philosophy

Mary Midgley was a pivotal philosopher whose accessible writing emphasized philosophy's relevance to real-world issues like morality and environment.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Stephen Fernane: Shouldn't owners of dogs that kill sheep also be hunted down?

The debate over banning fox hunting is a complex issue involving animal cruelty versus livestock protection.
Food & drink
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Activists want to rename World Milk Day 'Bovine Mammary Secretion Day'

World Milk Day promotes dairy but PETA argues for its renaming to reflect ethical concerns regarding animal treatment.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Video of runaway carriage horses in Central Park sparks renewed calls to shut down industry

Incidents involving runaway horses in Central Park have prompted renewed calls to end NYC's horse carriage industry.
NYC food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Dead chickens placed in odd position on ritzy NYC block - sparking 'animal sacrifice' claims

Chickens found on Upper West Side likely victims of an animal sacrifice ritual, raising concerns among animal activists.
Non-profit organizations
fromNew York Post
2 months 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Judge denies emergency motion to stop transfer of L.A. Zoo elephants Billy and Tina

Court denies temporary restraining order against L.A. Zoo's transfer of aging elephants Tina and Billy to Oklahoma.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

Long Island officials seek reforms to cashless bail laws to keep animal abusers incarcerated until trial.
#fashion
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Fashion & style

Fur Is Back. I Know Why.

The author reflects on a past confrontation about fur fashion while considering the trend's resurgence in the 2025 fashion season.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Fashion & style

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 months 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.
Pets
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

Inexperienced veterinary care led to the death of a teacup Yorkie named Coco, prompting a $4.6 million lawsuit.
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Peter Singer: Animal suffering is human responsibility

"I wrote 'Animal Liberation' in 1975 because I was convinced that I had stumbled onto something very important that most people were oblivious to..."
UK politics
fromNew York Post
3 months 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
3 months ago

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

The article discusses public outrage over a dog being exposed to a stressful environment without adequate protection.
#pigeon-poaching
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromwww.amny.com
3 months 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
3 months ago

Dog mauled to death by two pit bulls in the Bronx: 'What is it going to take to get these dogs taken off the street?'

"I was trying to get him out of the pit bull's mouth while my daughter was crying, and I was trying to protect the kids from getting attacked."
NYC politics
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Dr. Fauci's labs accused of killing thousands of beagles shut down

NIH has closed its last beagle laboratory following years of alleged inhumane treatment of dogs used in experiments.
Photography
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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.
fromwww.bxtimes.com
3 months 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

French hunter, 81, avoids jail after killing endangered female bear in Pyrenees

An 81-year-old man received a suspended sentence for killing an endangered bear that attacked him during a hunting incident.
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months 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 months 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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Cockerel owner hit with fine after neighbours complain about noisy bird

A Hampshire man has lost his appeal against a conviction for allowing his cockerel to disturb his neighbours, despite his defense arguing the bird merely 'croaks'.
UK news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

Rep. Shri Thanedar, who filed impeachment articles against Trump, faced backlash for allegedly abandoning 118 beagles during his lab's bankruptcy in 2010, raising ethical questions.
US politics
#pet-cremation
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Bird lovers in Brooklyn concerned about poaching as pigeons go missing

A community in Bushwick is alarmed by the illegal trapping of pigeons for live shooting events.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Inside the investigation, seizure and death of Peanut the social media star squirrel

This incident escalated from minor complaints to a huge governmental operation resulting in the untimely euthanasia of Peanut, a beloved social media figure.
Pets
UK news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

Authorities in Australia faced backlash for culling koalas using helicopters, taking lives of healthy animals alongside sick ones, igniting ethical concerns.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

But yes I did kick him right in the chin and I very much do apologize and wish this never happened.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
#pigeon-trapping
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Mutilated remains of two animals were discovered at the Centerville Train Station, prompting a police investigation.
fromBKMAG
3 months ago

Brooklyn Pet Store Owner Accused of Selling Pigeons to Hunters

Pigeon store owner Michael Scott faces allegations of kidnapping pigeons for live shooting targets against the law.
Silicon Valley food
fromEater
4 months 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.
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