Animal Welfare
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VRBO Rental Rescue: Arizona Humane Society Battles Hoarding Surge
14 dogs were rescued from a vacation rental in a scene of "heartbreaking neglect," highlighting a wider crisis of animal...
Shedd Aquarium: Pre-existing Disease Linked to Death of Two Marineland Belugas
Necropsies reveal chronic gastrointestinal issues in whales Peekachu and Rain, sparking a dispute between Chicago and Ni...
A New Era at Gorilla Falls: Bakari Takes the Helm at Disney's Animal Kingdom
After the loss of a long-time leader, a 21-year-old silverback begins the delicate process of leading Orlando's most fam...
The Fatal Toll of Marinelandβs Beluga Relocation: Deaths at Shedd Aquarium
Four beluga deaths following the massive transfer of marine mammals from Ontario's Marineland have triggered calls for i...
Pandas in China and Spain Mark Birthdays with Ice Beds and Cakes
From Chongqing to Madrid, giant pandas celebrated their birthdays on September 19 with specialized enrichment treats and...
Tiny Twins, Big Stakes: ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Welcomes Rare Red Pandas
Two 90g red panda cubs have arrived in Bedfordshire, offering a vital boost to a species fighting for survival on the IU...
Tofinoβs Departure Marks the End of Captive Belugas in Canada
After the closure of Marineland, a Chicago aquarium releases a health update on surviving whales following a series of d...
The Fragile Health of Chicago's New Marineland Belugas
Following the deaths of two whales, Shedd Aquarium is struggling to stabilize the remaining belugas transferred from Nia...
From Lab Subjects to Mangrove Forests: The Long Road Home for Liberia's Chimpanzees
After decades of invasive hepatitis B research, retired chimpanzees in Liberia are finally receiving the dignity and med...
The Cost of Color: RSPCA Exposes the Genetic Toll of 'Designer' Reptiles
From neurological 'wobble' to blindness, the pursuit of rare reptile morphs is creating a crisis of silent suffering.
The Genetic Cost of Beauty: Why Rare Reptile Patterns are Causing Silent Suffering
A new RSPCA report warns that the exotic pet trade's obsession with unique colors and patterns is leaving reptiles with ...
Justice for Kilo: The Fatal Cost of a SoCal Dog Training Program
A Los Angeles woman is fighting for accountability after her Samoyed puppy died in a sweltering crate during a luxury tr...
Puppies Meet Horses: The New Science of Sensory Training in Stanley Park
A specialized event in Vancouver is trading basic obedience for "sensory enrichment," using nature and livestock to buil...
100 Animals Rescued in Imperial Beach Eviction Spark Urgent Call for Adopters
Following an eviction in Imperial Beach, the San Diego Humane Society is struggling to house over 100 animals, including...
Why 11 orphaned kittens at Birmingham's Newbrook Farm need your old teddies
The RSPCA is requesting small, washable plushies to provide psychological comfort to vulnerable felines in Frankley Gree...
Beyond the Kennel: How 'The See Hear Love' Uses Fine Art to Save Shelter Pets
Former Chicago Tribune photojournalist Candice C. Cusic is turning shelter animal profiles into cinematic experiences to...
Beyond the Drool: How Jinny Luβs $5,000 Win Fuels Canine Rescue
A six-year-old pug from Ukiah is turning her 'ugly' title into a major win for senior dog welfare.
Toronto Zooβs Maple: More Than Just a Social Media Sensation
The arrival of Canada's only pygmy hippo calf, Maple, brings a boost to zoo engagement and a vital reminder of a species...
Crufts Champion Lynda Cooper Faces Lifetime Ban After 77-Hound Neglect Case
A former award-winning breeder is permanently disqualified from Royal Kennel Club events following 11 animal welfare con...
From Champion to Convict: The Fall of Crufts Winner Lynda Cooper
A lifetime ban from the Royal Kennel Club follows the discovery of dozens of dogs living in squalor in South Wales.
A Freeway Rescue: The 2.8lb Kitten's Fight for Survival in San Francisco
San Francisco Animal Care and Control officers braved heavy traffic on San Jose Avenue to save a wounded 14-week-old kit...
From Hollywood Red Carpets to East Coast Homes: The Astra TV Awards Rescue Mission
Dozens of dogs from overcrowded California shelters used a Los Angeles celebrity event to launch a high-stakes rescue fl...
Hayden Panettiereβs Final PETA Campaign: A Posthumous Stand for Marine Life
A newly released advertisement featuring the late actress serves as a final, emotional stand against the captivity of or...
From Photo-Ops to Freedom: 30 Big Cats Escape Argentina's Lujan Zoo
Four Paws orchestrates a massive logistical feat, moving neglected tigers and lions to sanctuaries in South Africa and C...
From Cages to Colorado: The Great Escape of Lujan Zoo's Big Cats
Thirty lions and tigers have been rescued from Argentina in a massive international operation led by Four Paws Internati...
Beyond the Storm: Best Friends Animal Society's Blueprint for Pet Survival in Ohio
As Central Ohio recovers from severe weather, a national nonprofit warns that the real danger for pets often comes after...
The High Price of Aesthetics: The Rise of 'Frankenstein Cats'
From flat faces to folded ears, animal charities warn that 'designer' breeding is creating a generation of pets born int...
Montgomery's Heat Crisis: Why Brachycephalic Breeds Face a 5-Minute Window
As temperatures soar into the 90s, experts warn that flat-faced breeds and senior pets are at immediate risk of fatal he...
Georgia Animal Cruelty Wave: From Minivan Tosses to Fake Clinics
A 25-year-old woman faces charges after throwing kittens from a car, while another pair is arrested for running a fake v...
The Nine-Year Odyssey of Barney the Parrot: A Miracle in a Manchester Car Park
After nearly a decade of grief and a traumatic home invasion, Robert Mortimer is reunited with his stolen African grey p...