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Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Woman, 19, dies after being attacked by dog at property in Essex

A 19-year-old woman died after a dog attack in Essex, leading to the arrest of a 37-year-old man.
#wildlife-trade
Coronavirus
fromNature
3 days ago

Almost half of traded wildlife carry disease-causing pathogens

Nearly half of wild mammal species traded carry pathogens that can infect humans, linking wildlife trade to major disease outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

The wildlife trade significantly increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transferring from animals to humans.
Coronavirus
fromNature
3 days ago

Almost half of traded wildlife carry disease-causing pathogens

Nearly half of wild mammal species traded carry pathogens that can infect humans, linking wildlife trade to major disease outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

The wildlife trade significantly increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transferring from animals to humans.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Fuel protest organiser had tax judgments of 550,000 and was convicted of cruelty after 60 cattle died on farm

James Geoghegan, a protest spokesman, faces six judgments totaling nearly €550,000 from the Revenue Commissioners.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules

"The undisputed facts reveal that Ms. Petrova's visa was impermissibly canceled because of the frog embryo samples and for no other reason," Reiss wrote.
OMG science
Cancer
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Communities Near Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Have Higher Cancer Rates

Residents near CAFOs in California, Texas, and Iowa experience higher cancer rates linked to pollution from these operations.
#animal-welfare
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour to back down on foie gras and fur bans to ease EU trade deal

The UK government is breaking its promise to ban foie gras and fur imports due to EU trade deal negotiations.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

More than 250 dogs crammed in single property found in devastating rescue

Over 250 dogs were rescued from a single property, highlighting the growing issue of overbreeding and poor living conditions.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

RSPCA accused of using AI after releasing shocking' images of dogs found at property

Over 250 dogs were found in distressing conditions, highlighting a rise in multi-animal incidents linked to overwhelmed owners and poor breeding practices.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I just wish they'd let me feed my cats': how council ban made one woman an animal welfare icon

A woman banned from feeding feral cats she cared for 20 years receives overwhelming community support after a neighboring business complained to the council about cat feces.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour to back down on foie gras and fur bans to ease EU trade deal

The UK government is breaking its promise to ban foie gras and fur imports due to EU trade deal negotiations.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

More than 250 dogs crammed in single property found in devastating rescue

Over 250 dogs were rescued from a single property, highlighting the growing issue of overbreeding and poor living conditions.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

RSPCA accused of using AI after releasing shocking' images of dogs found at property

Over 250 dogs were found in distressing conditions, highlighting a rise in multi-animal incidents linked to overwhelmed owners and poor breeding practices.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I just wish they'd let me feed my cats': how council ban made one woman an animal welfare icon

A woman banned from feeding feral cats she cared for 20 years receives overwhelming community support after a neighboring business complained to the council about cat feces.
Pets
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Man Punished for Breaking Into Moo Deng's Zoo Enclosure

A man was fined for trespassing into a pygmy hippo's enclosure, highlighting concerns over zoo security and animal rights.
#wildlife-trafficking
fromFortune
2 months ago
Environment

One way AI won't ruin the world: tools to crack down on the $23 billion animal trafficking trade | Fortune

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Environment

Calif. investigation uncovers underground market for endangered wildlife parts

fromFortune
2 months ago
Environment

One way AI won't ruin the world: tools to crack down on the $23 billion animal trafficking trade | Fortune

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Environment

Calif. investigation uncovers underground market for endangered wildlife parts

Dining
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Woke scientists want photos of ANIMALS on menus to put diners off meat

Adding photos of animals to menus increases the likelihood of diners choosing vegetarian options over meat dishes.
#animal-cruelty
Pets
fromHoodline
3 days 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.
Boston food
fromPatchogue, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Goat Found 'Gruesomely' Decapitated Along Long Island Expressway In Bellport Area: SPCA

A decapitated goat discovered along the Long Island Expressway in Bellport is suspected to be a ritualistic sacrifice, with authorities offering a $4,000 reward for information leading to arrests.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn couple's dog-abuse video prompts NYPD probe

A viral video of alleged dog abuse in East Williamsburg prompted NYPD and ASPCA investigations, with neighbors demanding faster action on documented animal cruelty cases.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Man killed girlfriend's pet rabbit, Momo, tossing him from second-floor window, authorities say

A North Hollywood man faces charges for killing his girlfriend's rabbit and domestic violence, potentially facing eight years in prison.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
1 week ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

Detroit Police Department has appointed its first officer dedicated to investigating animal cruelty cases.
Pets
fromHoodline
3 days 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.
Boston food
fromPatchogue, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Goat Found 'Gruesomely' Decapitated Along Long Island Expressway In Bellport Area: SPCA

A decapitated goat discovered along the Long Island Expressway in Bellport is suspected to be a ritualistic sacrifice, with authorities offering a $4,000 reward for information leading to arrests.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn couple's dog-abuse video prompts NYPD probe

A viral video of alleged dog abuse in East Williamsburg prompted NYPD and ASPCA investigations, with neighbors demanding faster action on documented animal cruelty cases.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Man killed girlfriend's pet rabbit, Momo, tossing him from second-floor window, authorities say

A North Hollywood man faces charges for killing his girlfriend's rabbit and domestic violence, potentially facing eight years in prison.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
1 week ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

Detroit Police Department has appointed its first officer dedicated to investigating animal cruelty cases.
#cockfighting
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The cockfighting business on the border: Illegal breeding farms in the US and birds sold for thousands of dollars to cartels in Mexico

Cockfighting links organized crime in the U.S. and Mexico, involving drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and violence.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The cockfighting business on the border: Illegal breeding farms in the US and birds sold for thousands of dollars to cartels in Mexico

Cockfighting links organized crime in the U.S. and Mexico, involving drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and violence.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

A donkey 'serial killer' is on the loose in Calif.'s Inland Empire

A $50,000 reward is offered for information on brutal attacks against wild donkeys in California's Inland Empire.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK politics

Mahmood wins vote to ban animal testing lab protests

A government change criminalises non-violent protests at animal-testing facilities, exposing activists to prison and fines and raising concerns about the right to peaceful protest.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
fromLady Freethinker
2 days 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
Roam Research
fromMongabay Environmental News
3 weeks ago

Facebook shuts Indonesia groups after Mongabay and Bellingcat report illegal wildlife trade

Mongabay and Bellingcat discovered Facebook groups in Indonesia illegally selling protected species, exploiting the country's biodiversity through social media platforms.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks 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.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Say hello to the UK's most successful growth industry: organised waste crime | George Monbiot

Illegal waste dumping in the UK has surged, with thousands of sites and minimal penalties for offenders, creating a thriving criminal industry.
London politics
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Environment officers given police-style powers to fight waste crime

The government is implementing a zero-tolerance approach to waste crime, granting environment officers police-like powers including warrant-less searches, asset seizure, and arrest authority to combat illegal dumping gangs.
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.
#wolf-euthanasia
Pets
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Adopters say they weren't warned before pack of wolves was euthanised

Animal lovers were not informed before a pack of adopted wolves was euthanized due to severe aggression and injuries among them.
Pets
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists explain why entire pack of wolves needed to be euthanised

An entire pack of wolves was euthanised due to severe aggression and deteriorating quality of life, despite public outcry for alternatives.
Pets
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Adopters say they weren't warned before pack of wolves was euthanised

Animal lovers were not informed before a pack of adopted wolves was euthanized due to severe aggression and injuries among them.
Pets
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists explain why entire pack of wolves needed to be euthanised

An entire pack of wolves was euthanised due to severe aggression and deteriorating quality of life, despite public outcry for alternatives.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Germany moves to legalise wolf hunting in response to livestock bloodlust'

Germany's parliament passed legislation allowing wolf hunting to address growing populations and livestock attacks, with voting split along political lines.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany makes wolf-hunting legal again

We have several thousand wolf attacks on grazing animals every year. That means an agonizing death. If you want to preserve grazing livestock farming, you have to reduce the population.
Germany news
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sign threatens 5year jail term for feeding birds

Brent Council installed an illegal sign threatening five-year prison sentences for feeding birds, which the council later apologized for and acknowledged as inaccurate and outdated.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Aldi Horse Meat Scandal That Plagued The Chain For Years - Tasting Table

Aldi was caught in Europe's 2012-2013 horse meat scandal when frozen beef products tested positive for horse meat due to opaque supplier practices, though the company did not intentionally sell mislabeled meat.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I was trapped': Modern slavery rises across London

Modern slavery through criminal exploitation, including cuckooing and forced drug smuggling, has increased by nearly 10% in London, with vulnerable individuals targeted through manipulation and coercion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Pets
#morocco
Pets
fromMail Online
3 weeks 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.
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.
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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
Pets
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 weeks 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.
fromFortune
1 month ago

At least 20 communities with large warehouses are stealth targets for massive ICE detention centers. 'There was absolutely no warning' | Fortune

In a Texas town at the edge of the Rio Grande and a tall metal border wall, rumors swirled that federal immigrationofficials wanted to purchase three hulking warehouses to transform into a detention center. As local officials scrambled to find out what was happening, a deed was filed showing the Department of Homeland Security had already inked a $122.8 million deal for the 826,000-square-foot (76,738-square-meter) warehouses in Socorro, a bedroom community of 40,000 people outside El Paso.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour MPs plan to oppose move to restrict protest at animal testing sites

Ministers propose reclassifying life-science facilities as key infrastructure to criminalize disruptive protests, prompting cross-party opposition over civil liberties and limited parliamentary scrutiny.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Predators know these kids will do anything to stay with horses' - efforts to 'clean up' the equine industry backed after Katie Simpson killing

Ex-detective who worked on case pushing for better safeguarding
Agriculture
Public health
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Small animals, big pain: Why the NYC Council proposed a ban on glue traps

A proposed New York City law would ban the sale of glue traps because they cause severe animal suffering and can increase human disease risk.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Government urged to make reckless' act of trail hunting illegal

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
UK politics
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

9 Of The All-Time Biggest Meat Industry Lawsuits - Tasting Table

Major meat companies have faced multi-million-dollar lawsuits for price-fixing, wrongful death, corruption, greenwashing, and other misconduct.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New York City's real animal welfare crisis isn't the Westminster Dog Show | Lauren Caulk

The dogs come to be judged. The owners and handlers come to uphold breed standards. And, almost as reliably as the movie references and the best-in-show ribbon, Peta arrives ready to dominate the conversation. If there is one certainty about the Super Bowl of canines, it's that the protest will share the stage with the pageantry. Westminster is an annual collision of tradition, spectacle and dissent, and Peta has become exceptionally good at owning that moment.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Disturbing' video of dog being dragged away by Corona animal control officers sparks outrage

Residents said this dog was sweet, friendly, and calm - even with children,
Pets
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