Abandoned Dog Finds Safety, Rests in Relief
It truly seemed like she was immensely thankful. The other day, Suzette Hall’s phone chimed with a poignant plea from a homeowner in Southern California. A stray dog, freshly forsaken…
Proposal to Ban Octopus Farming in California Amid Concerns for Animal Welfare
Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-38) has introduced A.B. 3162, known as the California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses (OCTO) Act, aiming to prohibit octopus farming in both land and water and to…
South African Rhino Crisis: New Hotspot Emerges with Surge in Poaching
In a disheartening setback, South Africa’s ongoing struggle against rhino poaching has encountered a troubling surge in casualties throughout 2023. Environment Minister Barbara Creecy revealed that the grim tally of…
Vulture Missing from Call of the Wild Zoo
A search is underway for a missing vulture from a local zoo. In a twist of avian escapades, Harold, the free-spirited turkey vulture, was swept away by a gust of…
Newport’s Six Behind Bars for £300,000 Fraudulent Pedigree Scheme
Six men found themselves behind bars following the dismantling of a sophisticated £300,000 puppy-selling ring, where dogs were subjected to mistreatment, deceitful sales tactics, and bred in substandard conditions. Hailing…
Cotswold Wildlife Park Commemorates War Animal Day with ‘Paws for Peace
Animals at Cotswold Wildlife Park, near Burford, Oxfordshire, have been adorned with purple poppies to honor those who perished alongside soldiers in conflicts. The park’s residents participated in launching the…
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park’s Success in Censoring Parrots’ Colorful Vocabulary
A wildlife park’s unconventional approach to addressing its parrots’ swearing behavior seems to be yielding positive results. In January, Lincolnshire Wildlife Park announced its intention to reintegrate eight parrots, previously…
SWIMS Act Reintroduced in U.S., Aims to Ban Whale Breeding and Capture for Captivity
It’s heartening to hear that the Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act has been reintroduced in the United States, signaling a significant step forward in marine mammal welfare. This…
After Chile’s Wildfires: Animal Treatment for Burns, Smoke Inhalation, Dehydration
In the fire-ravaged city of Viña del Mar, Chile, a temporary veterinary facility has been established within a local school to provide crucial care to animals affected by the wildfires.…
Illinois Bill Targets Cruel Mink Farming, Ending by Jan. 1st, 2025
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) lauds the introduction of the Mink Facility Disease Prevention Act, a crucial step towards ending mink farming in Illinois and safeguarding public health. Proposed by…