Animal Welfare
67 articles
From Israeli Basements to South African Grass: The Journey of Ben-Tzur and Ori
Two lions rescued from being status symbols in Israel have begun a new life at a South African sanctuary after a high-st...
From War Zones to Wild Grass: The Great Escape of Ben-Tzur and Ori
Two lions rescued from Israeli basements have finally found freedom in South Africa after a harrowing 50-hour journey.
The High-Stakes Medical Race to Save Jackie the Bald Eagle
After a critical drop in red blood cells, the famous Big Bear eagle faces a complex recovery at the Ojai Raptor Center.
251 Dogs and a Warrant: The Crisis at Linda Blair’s Acton Rescue
Authorities discovered hundreds of animals in unlicensed conditions at the Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation's Californi...
The Battle for Jackie: A Medical Mystery at the Ojai Raptor Center
As Jackie's red blood cell levels plummet, veterinarians race to uncover the cause of her critical anemia.
Linda Blair’s Animal Rescue Mission Under Scrutiny After 200-Dog Discovery
Authorities raided the home of The Exorcist star following reports of a kennel operation containing 140 more dogs than p...
The Audit Illusion: Cruelty Exposed at Essex's Award-Winning Albyns Farm
Undercover footage reveals hundreds of abuse incidents at a dairy supplying Tesco and Müller, sparking a crisis for farm...
Pacifica’s 10th Annual Dog Surfing Fest: More Than Just a Canine Competition
Thousands gathered in Northern California to watch dogs ride waves and support local animal shelters.
A Rare Arrival: Ari the Penguin Ends an Eight-Year Drought in Long Beach
The Aquarium of the Pacific welcomes its first Magellanic penguin chick in nearly a decade, born to parents rescued from...
San Diego Humane Society Hits Breaking Point Amid Record Dog Surge
A sudden influx of 50 hoarding-case dogs has pushed the San Diego Humane Society to a record capacity, triggering emerge...
San Diego Humane Society Battles Shelter Surge After 50-Dog Surrender
A massive intake of unvaccinated Yorkies and Huskies has pushed the San Diego Humane Society to its limits amid a region...
The 100-Hour Reader: How Nehemiah Turner is Transforming Shelter Life in Jacksonville
An 11-year-old Florida boy has set a volunteer record, proving that literacy can be a powerful tool for calming anxious ...
The High Cost of 'Cute': RSPCA Warns of Surge in Flat-Faced Dog Abandonments
A 3,800% increase in French Bulldog abandonments highlights a growing welfare crisis driven by extreme breeding and high...
The Global Impact of Punch: Resilience at Ichikawa City Zoo
How an orphaned macaque's journey from maternal rejection to social integration sparked a worldwide celebration.
The 2,200-Animal Crisis: Why Wild Pets are Flooding British Homes
From venomous vipers in London to marmosets on buses, a surge in exotic pet ownership is creating a welfare and safety n...
A Loss for Winnipeg: 21-Year-Old Bison Blizzard Passes Away
The Assiniboine Park and Zoo mourns a long-time resident whose death highlights the complexities of geriatric animal car...
Cruelty in the Name of Sport: The Tragic Death of Honey the Hedgehog
Four men are under investigation after a hedgehog was painted in Leeds United colors, leading to a slow and painful deat...
From Trauma to Adoption: The Resilience of Marley and Miss Noogie
After surviving a horrific ordeal in Long Island City, two resilient dogs are finding hope through the ASPCA's specializ...
The £3,000 Hunt for the London Bus Marmoset Abandoner
A common marmoset named Oyster was found in a laundry bag on a London bus, sparking a reward and fears over new primate ...
Cone-Head Cub: Little Momota’s Playful Takeover of Oga Aquarium
A polar bear cub in Japan is winning the internet with a surprising new accessory and a penchant for traffic cones.
Beyond the Cage: The Growing Crisis of Private Wild Animal Ownership in the UK
A new study reveals over 2,200 dangerous animals are legally kept in British homes, sparking urgent calls to overhaul ou...
The Beluga Exodus: Marineland Begins Massive Relocation to U.S. Facilities
Six beluga whales have already left Niagara Falls, marking the start of a plan to move up to 30 animals to the U.S. and ...
Decoding the Hump: Why Most Canine Mounting Isn't About Sex
New data from a citizen science project reveals that the vast majority of dog mounting is driven by play and stress rath...
The Resilience of Jimothy: Seattle's Most Unusual Urban Resident
A raccoon with a rare spinal disorder has become a local legend in the Ballard neighborhood, challenging assumptions abo...
Escape Artist Goat 'Houdini' Vanishes, Sparking Drone and Police Search in Rural BC
A young goat named Houdini disappeared from a British Columbia farm, triggering a coordinated search involving RCMP, dro...
UW-Madison's Beagle Experiments: A Closer Look
Distressing details emerge from UW-Madison's use of beagles in experiments, sparking outrage and calls for action.
Matt Damon’s ‘Dream Date’ With Betsy Highlights Plight of Long-Term Shelter Pets
Actor Matt Damon visited Eastwood Ranch Rescue to champion pet adoption, focusing on Betsy, a pitbull waiting 18 months ...
PETA Sues WMATA Over Metro Ad Rejection
Animal rights group claims First Amendment rights violated in D.C. metro ad ban.
Beyond the Water Bowl: Navigating Summer Risks for Dogs and Cats
Heatstroke and toxic foods pose significant threats to pets this season, requiring more than just extra water to manage.
Hilcorp’s $106,000 Boost for Alaska’s Veteran Service Dogs
A corporate seat-upgrade fundraiser is helping Paws for Purple Hearts Alaska bridge the expensive gap in service dog tra...