#animal-welfare

#animal-welfare

If a dog's face is so altered that it can't produce the full range of facial expressions typical of its species, wouldn't that impair communication?

Most people who have ever owned a dog don't consider their canine counterpart to be property; they're part of the family. However, until recently, at least from a legal standpoint in New York, that wasn't the case.

According to an analysis by Protect the Wild, specifically aimed at the last hunting season, hound packs have caused distress to 89 domestic and farm animals.

"Only 60% of police forces in England and Wales teach officers about pets being used as tools of coercion, despite many households having pets."

Cody Norton noted, "The bear was in much better condition than we expected it to be," despite the difficult circumstances it endured with the lid around its neck.

If you own a cat, please don't assume a small gap is safe, warns Anna Ewers Clark, head of veterinary services at Blue Cross. Cats don't always land on their feet.

Beryl Jenkins has found lifelong purpose in knitting colorful blankets for Cats Protection, providing comfort to many cats awaiting new homes at the Harrow Weald centre.

The eggs sourced from Pete & Gerry's come from hens that don't live in cages and have access to the outdoors.

I was so sad this was caught on video. If I had been thinking of myself I would have immediately just gotten off and sent Nico to the knackery.

Every year, hundreds of racehorses suffer devastating injuries, leading to euthanasia, igniting public outrage over the industry’s treatment of these highly valued animals.

Pain and distress from asphyxia in fish can be potentially mitigated by stunning methods that induce rapid loss of consciousness.

The combination of financial pressure from the pandemic, escalating operational costs, and a delayed restructuring ultimately forced owner Lauren Pears to make the incredibly hard decision to close the cafe.

It's best to enjoy viewing wildlife from a distance, so that they can stay wild and stay safe.

Microsoft is donating $32,000 to various humane societies in celebration of Doom's 32nd anniversary, along with a specially designed t-shirt to support animal charities.

You know if by chance you want to move [them] to the States, I got 900 acres.

Horses display a complex range of facial expressions, crucial for understanding their emotions and enhancing their care and welfare, noted Dr. Kate Lewis.

Despite tireless efforts by mission-driven nonprofits, the homelessness crisis remains stubbornly persistent largely because we're solving in silos. Each organization measures success using its own key performance indicators, without a systemwide lens.

"New Jersey has created the perfect storm for cat loss through a unique combination of factors that no other state matches: Extreme density creating territorial confusion; deadliest road network and brutal commuting culture."

"Just stop buying meat. You will be wealthier and healthier, and so will the environment. Your food will also taste better knowing that no animal has suffered."

Originally created in 1962 by Guy Lux, Intervilles has become a mainstay of popular entertainment in France, celebrated for its town-vs-town competition.

Victoria was a resilient polar bear who, at 28, experienced significant health challenges, leading to the difficult decision of euthanasia by the RZSS after careful assessment.

The power struggle between rival Sinaloa cartel factions has deeply affected everyday life, leading to the relocation of 700 animals to safeguard them from escalating violence.

I saw them from a mile away. Everybody stopped. These geese were in a very perilous part of the road... I waved my hands, they never even looked up.

Several cows are running loose on Highway 400 in northern King Township, causing significant traffic delays, which police are working to resolve with the owners.

Morris the alligator, who died at 80, was known for his roles in TV and films, especially in Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore.

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A truck hauling a trailer with two horses veered off Route 9, striking a tree, leading to the trailer detaching and continuing to hit other trees.

"Infant spider monkeys in the pet trade are often the result of their mothers and family members being shot down from the trees to capture the baby; many times, the baby is killed or injured due to the fall."