#animal-welfare

#animal-welfare

A survey shows that more than half of dogs feel fear at the sound of fireworks Animal owners have already had to deal with the stress of trying to calm their terrified pets during Halloween fireworks displays, but with New Year's Eve likely to feature more of the same, many are hoping for a reduction, or a complete ban, of events of this kind.

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Trail hunting is set to be banned in England and Wales as part of a new animal welfare strategy to be published by the government on Monday. The practice sees an animal-based scent trail laid for dogs to follow rather than a real animal, while a group of hunters follows the pack on horseback. It has remained legal since the 2004 hunting ban came into force, because it does not explicitly involve the killing of animals.

The US military will stop its practice of shooting pigs and goats to help prepare medics for treating wounded troops in a combat zone, ending an exercise made obsolete by simulators that mimic battlefield injuries. The prohibition on live fire training that includes animals is part of this year's annual defense bill, although other uses of animals for wartime training will continue. The ban was championed by Vern Buchanan, a Republican congressman from Florida who often focuses on animal rights issues.

James Cameron has a deep empathy with nature, as anyone who's ever watched an Avatar movie can tell you. The Oscar-winning director took that further than most while making his 1989 movie The Abyss, revealing to The Hollywood Reporter that he gave a rat CPR on set to save its life. In the movie, there's a demonstration that involves immersing a rat in oxygenated water (a real, if experimental technology).

Nearly 11,000 people have signed an e-petition submitted to Parliament calling for the government "to make it law that if you hit a cat you must legally report it and take it to the nearest vets". Cats and wild animals are not covered by the Road Traffic Act 1988, which states drivers must stop and report an accident which involves certain specified animals such as dogs, horses, cattle, mules, sheep, pigs or goats.

There was something fowl in on a road in central Germany. Thousands of chickens were on the loose after a truck overturned on the highway. A truck was carrying about 5,000 chickens when its trailer overturnedImage: Matthias Bein/dpa/picture alliance Thousands of chickens were on the run after a lorry overturned on a highway, authorities in the central German city of Magdeburg said on Thursday.

"Criminalizing people for rescuing suffering animals is a moral failure," Phoenix wrote. "Compassion is not a crime. When individuals step in to save a life because the system has looked the other way, they should be supported - not prosecuted. We have to decide who we are as a society: one that protects the vulnerable, or one that punishes those who try."

He's taken up the mantle of keeping the world's zoos in check at an interesting time, when their role in modern society is the subject of heated debate, with rows about lonely gorillas or penguins kept in a basement seem to erupt every week. Keeping wild animals solely for entertainment purposes was socially acceptable some decades ago, but there are now far more concerns for their welfare and the conservation objectives of their captivity. This particularly applies to animals such as elephants, which need large spaces to roam and in the wild have complex relationships within giant social groups.

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After receiving treatment at the hospital, the dog was named Ruaidhri. This comes as the animal welfare charity says it is tackling a skyrocketing number of animals being dumped outside. In England and Wales, 24,270 incidents of abandonment were reported marking a 23 per cent increase on last year. To put that into perspective, it means an abandonment incident was reported to the charity's emergency line every nine minutes it was open across the first ten months of this year.

Many creatures exhibit same-sex behaviour but gay rams are often sent to slaughter because they can't fulfil their "breeding role." However, Rainbow Wool is now giving them a loving home. On average, one in every 12 sheep is thought to be gay. "We rescue them before that happens, giving them a safe home where they can live and love freely. Each year, their wool is crafted into fashion, with profits donated to the queer charity LSVD+," a spokesperson for the farm said.

The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), a female-founded animal welfare organization that has operated since 1899, received a $2 million donation Nov. 13 from Arthur and Paula Rabe, the Boston Business Journal reported. The gift will support the ARL's construction of a new three-story facility in the South End, which is expected to cost $48 million.

Chatting with the British talk show on Nov. 10, Goldblum reflected on his character's crimes - calling out the Wizard of Oz's decision to "instigate and facilitate animal cruelty," in addition to his "persecution of the Munchkins, and bad propaganda about vilifying Elphaba." The plight of animals in Oz, in particular, is a key theme of Wicked. As seen in the first film, animals like Dr. Dillamond are being silenced. And when Elphaba arrives in the Emerald City, she's tricked into reciting a spell that harms the Wizard's captive monkeys.

Born Free/PA Media Penguins "trapped" in the Sea Life London Aquarium must "get the life they deserve", a group of MPs has warned. The captivity of 15 Gentoo penguins at the riverside attraction is "un-British", said David Taylor, Labour MP for Hemel Hempstead, who is leading the campaign. The aquarium, owned by Merlin Entertainments, opened its first penguin exhibit in May 2011 with 10 Gentoo penguins from Edinburgh Zoo.

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Turkeys labeled USDA Organic meet specific requirements of organic farming. Turkeys carrying this label may not receive antibiotics, arsenic compounds, or animal byproducts, and must eat 100% organic feed. The animals must have access to the outdoors or pasture, and GMOs are prohibited. You do have a choice when shopping, so why not buy a turkey that was raised as healthy food, not an industrial product? Purchase an organic turkey from a local farm or farmers' market and familiarize yourself with these labels:

This frisky film explores the canine-centric milieu with affection and respect but, laudably, it also makes room, about halfway through its runtime, for the case against racing as articulated by several animal rights activists who decry the conditions in which some dogs are raised, the practice of euthanising animals deemed no longer viable for racing, and the injury risks racing itself poses.

A troubled New Zealand wildlife park says it has been forced to euthanise two of its elderly lions, with the fate of its remaining five lions unclear, after it ran into financial difficulties. The privately owned Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in the northern city of Whangarei closed its doors on the weekend. In a post on Facebook on Tuesday, the sanctuary said its owner Bolton Equities had put the 32.5ha property up for sale in August and its seven lions, aged between 18 and 21 years old, would be euthanised following a difficult decision made by the property owner.

Garda Damien Prendergast, from Dunlavin Garda Station, told the court that in March 2023, while driving through Dunlavin, he saw several sheep wandering on the road. He returned the animals to Mr Mooney's land, where he observed dead livestock, animal carcasses and a strong smell of decay. He said he returned later the same day with other gardaí to inspect the scene. On their return, they took photographs which were shown in court. These depicted several dead and decomposing cows, lambs and sheep.

They're not sad at all, said Gedman. The question of whether the gorillas at Bristol Zoo Gardens might be sad has made headlines in the UK tabloids and provoked concern from animal lovers around the world. Three years ago the site near the Clifton Suspension Bridge closed to the public and most of the animals were moved to a new site, Bristol Zoo Project, on the edge of the city, where they have larger, leafier enclosures.

Today's test confirmed my conviction that knowing where your food comes from is among the most effective actions consumers can take. This means buying from farmers' markets, butchers or directly from farms (online or in person). Some supermarkets also now work with independent family farms to provide better levels of transparency (although, do beware of fake farms, because some supermarkets have been known to make up fictional brands).

In the days following Diane Keaton's death at 79, fans, friends, and fellow actors have remembered the screen icon with touching tributes and personal memories. Now, Keaton's family is opening up about how she died and sharing one meaningful way fans can honor the late star. Diane Keaton's Cause Of Death In a new statement to People, Keaton's family shared that the mom of two died of pneumonia on Oct. 11.

A train driver on the S6 service from Essen noticed to his surprise on reaching the final stop at Cologne-Worringen that three passengers were still loitering in first class. The trio of chickens, who had even been provided an ample layer of straw to peck through, had seemingly either been abandoned or (surely not?) forgotten by whoever brought them aboard.

Located across a causeway from downtown Miami and overlooking Biscayne Bay, the park was beloved by those who grew up visiting the landmark, but plagued by persistent animal welfare complaints. Last year, the aquarium's parent company received an eviction notice for the waterfront property it leases from Miami-Dade County. Local cited a "long and troubling history of violations." The action followed a series of federal inspections that found multiple problems, including unsafe and structurally deficient buildings.