Sunday Animal Welfare Summit
The Bacolod City Animal Welfare Working Group, chaired by Mayor Evelio Leonardia, will host the very first Animal Welfare Summit tomorrow, at the grounds of the Bacolod City Government Center .
The event, on the theme "Making Bacolod a…
Costco’s $4.99 chicken violates animal welfare laws, lawsuit says
Placeholder while loading article actionsTo better control the price and size of its chickens, Costco decided to wean itself off the big poultry producers and build its own supply network in the Midwest, where the company created an entire…
Animal Welfare Groups Sue US Retailers Allegedly Selling Banned Kangaroo Leather Shoes |…
In the United States, animal welfare advocates have filed a civil suit against a California-based sportswear and equipment retailer which they say was selling kangaroo leather football boots, despite a ban 50 years on products in this…
Animal welfare department needs more resources, says PN after MSPCA rescues Gudja
MSPCAThe Nationalist Party has called for a better endowed animal welfare department, both in terms of human resources and capacity.The statement comes after the MSPCA intervened to rescue four flea-infested dogs that had been abandoned in…
Is Boris Johnson abandoning animal protection laws to save himself?
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Of all the tools in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's populist arsenal, animals have been a particular favourite. During…
Animal Rights Advocates Call for North Carolina Tethering Ban :: WRAL.com
By Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Office ChiefRaleigh, North Carolina - Animal rights activists and rescued dogs are hoping to convince North Carolina lawmakers to vote on a proposal to…
County restructures animal shelter and operations
Posted June 17, 2022.
Changes reflect best practices in animal welfare and public safety
Grand Rapids, Michigan (June 14, 2022) Kent County will soon restructure its animal shelters and animal control operations.…
Opinion: It’s time to take animal rights harassment more seriously
Jhe increasing harassment of scientists and public health officials has become a sinister and alarming trend. According a recent study published by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, there were 1,499 unique reports of…
“Something I’ll Never Forget”
An animal rescue center found a severely neglected Shih Tzu dog after he was allegedly thrown over the fence at Tri-County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton, Florida early on June 8, staff confirmed .
The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office said on…
Animal rights activists target parliamentary secretary during protest in Valletta
Animal rights activists traveled to Valletta to protest against Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said on Wednesday night, saying she was unfit to represent the best interests of animals.
Standing outside parliament with their pets in…
Animal Rights Group and shareholders sue Costco over mistreatment of chickens
Shareholders of Mercy for Animals and Costco are suing the retailer over allegations of animal abuse.
Do you have a Costco subscription? If Costco is one of your go-to places to shop, this latest trial might interest…
The call to avoid milk: welfare or animal rights?
Malta's Animal Welfare Commissioner recently urged consumers not to drink milk. But is his position based on science?
Expertise can be measured by different criteria, but it is essential to recognize that a subject deserves experts who…
California animal shelter bans pet adoption for gun rights advocates
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The California Animal Shelter has announced that it will refuse to grant adoptions to people who believe the "2nd Amendment gives them the right to purchase assault weapons."
"If your beliefs are not in line with ours, we will not…
Animal welfare in the UK is among the best – if farmers play by the rules
Gwyn Jones sits on the Defra Farm Animal Welfare Board for England, which advises the UK government on how to set welfare standards. He was a dairy farmer for 35 years in West Sussex, starting with 200 cows and building up to 750 cows…
Animal welfare education for children can prevent animal and human abuse
The teaching of the concept of animal welfare or its dynamic integration into various academic curricula and methodologies is what we call “humane education”.
In our society today, violence and lawlessness are increasing their…
Three animal rights activists stand trial over 2019 pig farm occupation
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada - It's been three years since two hundred animal rights activists descended on the Excelsior Pig Farm on April 28, 2019 "to expose the reality of what happens to victims of the 'meat' industry and to…
Iowa expo pork producers push back against animal rights initiatives
A national group of pork producers said it would more aggressively tackle industry challenges, including controversial animal welfare requirements, under a new strategic plan unveiled at the World Pork Exhibition in Des Moines this…
Durability lawsuit against Cooke dismissed, animal welfare group explore legal options
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging Cooke Aquaculture and True North made false sustainability marketing claims, but the animal rights group that filed the lawsuit may consider further legal action.In late April, District of…
Montclair is home to a new animal rights group
Montclair, NJ - Humane Montclair, a new organization whose mission is to promote animal welfare and eco-friendly initiatives throughout Montclair, while raising awareness of issues that impact animal welfare, people and the planet, launches…
German minister outlines plans for mandatory animal welfare label – EURACTIV.com
Every product made and sold in Germany will soon have to show the conditions under which the animals were kept, according to plans presented by German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir on Tuesday (June 7). EURACTIV Germany…
Southland activists will gather for the annual National Animal Rights Day
Animal rights activists will gather in Beverly Hills on Sunday for the 12th National Animal Rights Day, an event that honors the billions of animals killed by humans each year.This year's event, held in conjunction with NARD…
This Utah animal shelter is a safe haven for owners undergoing treatment for drug or alcohol…
By Zoe Sottile, CNN
A new program in Utah will provide short-term housing for pets whose owners are in treatment for drug or alcohol addiction.
The program is a collaboration between Ruff Haven Crisis Center, a nonprofit…
Animal Rebellion protesters race the track ahead of the Epsom Derby | Animal wellbeing
Six female protesters from campaign group Animal Rebellion ran onto the track ahead of the Epsom Derby on Saturday afternoon and were kicked out by police.Dozens of police could be seen working to clear the protesters, who were wearing…
Activists gather for National Animal Rights Day
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (CNS) — Animal rights activists will gather in Beverly Hills on Sunday for the 12th National Animal Rights Day, an event that honors the billions of animals killed by humans each year.
This year's event, held in…
Violations found at Wheatland wild horse facility, animal rights group outraged
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By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily
A Bureau of Land Management review of its Wheatland wild horse facility found several policy violations and…
Emotional Support Pets: Experts Warn Of Risk To Animal Welfare | Animal wellbeing
Taking a pet everywhere for emotional support, from planes to the everyday store, can be all the rage, but experts have warned that animal welfare risks being overlooked.The use of emotional support animals has exploded in recent years,…
NEWSPORT DAILY-Mayor Kerr backs Animal Welfare Act amendments
Budget cuts impact pet safety and welfare
Mr. Kerr also commented on how the budget limits the ability to protect abused animals.
“While the staff involved in this area always do their best, they struggle with limited budgets…
Animal welfare should be institutionalized, argue academics
Summer School 2019
Scholars will debate how progressive attitudes towards animals should be implemented and institutionalized at a major conference in Oxford.
Our annual summer school…
Happy the elephant is the latest test case for an animal rights group
An animal rights organization recently asked the New York State Court of Appeals to rule that Happy, a 48-year-old elephant, be considered a "person" for the purposes of habeas corpus, which is a legal process to determine whether people…
Farmers hit out at animal welfare czar after criticizing dairy farming
Updated at 6:48 p.m. with Milk sector cooperative Declaration of the KPH group
Maltese farmers have raised a stink over an online message from Malta's Animal Welfare Commissioner, for marking World Milk Day with a message challenging the…
Vandana Anchalia Foundation, KAW, Partners with Max Vets for Animal Welfare
Everyone aspires to be successful and famous, but only a select few have the golden opportunity to achieve this while making a difference in the lives of others. Vandana Anchalia is one of those people who had the chance…
Animal rights activists ‘sprayed in manure’ at beef exhibit
Animal rights activists have claimed they were "sprayed with manure" by farmers when they protested at a flagship beef exhibition.
Activists from the Animal Justice Project campaign group staged a protest at the…
National Animal Rights Day is coming to San Diego on June 5
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - National Animal Rights Day - an annual event that honors the billions of animals killed each year for food, clothing and experimentation - is coming to San Diego for the first time, have organizers announced on…
More people are giving up on pets as Denver animal shelter hits capacity crisis – CBS Denver
DENVER (CBS4)– While more and more people have adopted pets during the pandemic, the opposite is happening now. More and more animals are entrusted to animal shelters.
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The Denver Animal Shelter has reached what they…
Animal welfare pledges not to euthanize rescued stray kittens as activists worry about future…
Malta's Animal Welfare Authority has denied plans to euthanize stray kittens after activists warned it could be forced to kill them due to a lack of space among families hospitality and shrines.
"The Animal Welfare Directorate does not…
[Student Essay] WOA Studio – Student Artists for Animal Welfare
Hyeseong Choi (11th grade)…
McDonald’s shareholders vote on Carl Icahn’s proxy battle for animal welfare
Signage outside a McDonald's Corp fast food restaurant. in Louisville, Kentucky, USA on Friday, October 22, 2021.Luke Sharett | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThursday morning's McDonald's shareholder meeting will mark the culmination of a…
Animal rights activists worry as Kerala allows local bodies to kill wild boars
The Kerala government's decision to empower local bodies to kill wild boars has raised concerns among animal rights activists.On Wednesday, the state cabinet opted to empower local bodies to kill wild boars that damage crops and property…
Open Letter: Experts Call on Governments to Include Animal Welfare in Sustainable Development…
More than 200 scientists and other experts are calling on governments around the world to include animal welfare in the governance of sustainable development now to achieve a healthier, more resilient and more sustainable world for…
The animal welfare movement struggles to address deep-seated inequalities
On April 20, 2022, the non-profit organization Encompass, whose mission was to cultivate racial representation and equity, announced that it was disbanding and donating its funds to black-led animal welfare groups. , Indigenous and World…
Launch of the public consultation on the preparation of a national animal welfare strategy
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, Anton Refalo, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Rights, Alicia Bugeja Said, launched a public consultation on the preparation of a national…
New York animal rights court battle seeks to have Bronx Zoo elephant Happy considered a person in a…
ALBANY, NY - The Trunk is the Dead Gift: Happy is an elephant. But the highest court in…
Animal welfare advocates ask the court to stop the culling of white-tailed deer living in the forest…
A Quebec lawyer will ask the Superior Court next month to block a cull of white-tailed deer living in a suburban park south of Montreal and approve an alternative plan to relocate them.Anne-France Goldwater, a lawyer and animal rights…
Animal welfare advocates ask court to stop white-tailed deer culling south of Montreal
MONTREAL — A Quebec lawyer will ask the Superior Court next month to block a cull of white-tailed deer living in a suburban park south of Montreal and approve an alternative plan to relocate them.
Anne-France Goldwater, a lawyer…
Animal rights activists want to take Longueuil, Quebec to court over deer slaughter
Animal rights activists have filed a lawsuit against the City of Longueuil and the Government of Quebec for what they call "unnecessary and cruel culling" to control the deer population at Michel-Chartrand Park in…
Animal rights activists take legal action over deer slaughter in Longueuil
Animal rights activists have filed a lawsuit against the City of Longueuil and the Government of Quebec for what they call "unnecessary and cruel culling" to control the deer population at Michel-Chartrand Park in the borough of…
Animal shelter arrives in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County
LAFAYETTE, Ind. - For nearly 30 years, Crystal Creek Kennels has worked with the Tippecanoe County government to help house and adopt animals throughout the county.It will end soon.Bernard Wulle, the owner of Crystal Creek Kennels,…
World Animal Protection joins SAFE’s call for an Animal Commissioner in Aotearoa
Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 10:02 a.m.Press release: SAFETY for animals
SAFE's petition calling for an Animal Commissioner in Aotearoa has reached thousands of signatures since its launch on…
Anonymous for the Voiceless hold animal rights protest in Inverness
A demonstration was held in Inverness for animal rights.A protest took place in Inverness over the weekend in support of animal welfare.Anonymous for the Voiceless donned Guy Fawkes masks - made famous in the hit film V for Vendetta - to!-->…
Kempton Park reptile breeders event canceled after pressure from animal welfare groups
A 'breeder's meeting' for reptile owners due to take place in Kempton Park this summer has been canceled after animal welfare groups raised concerns. The event, organized by the Federation of British Herpetologists (FBH), was scheduled for!-->…
Animal Welfare Commissioner Submits 3 New Recommendations to Government
Animal Welfare Commissioner Alison Bezzina presented the fourth set of recommendations to Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights Anton Refalo and Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said.
The three new…
Allegations against Anderson Co. animal shelter prompt investigation
CLINTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - According to Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank, social media allegations of "inhumane actions" by Anderson County's director of animal care and control have sparked a human resources investigation. .On April 21, an…
James Cromwell sticks his hand at Starbucks counter during animal rights protest – Deadline
James Cromwell, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1995 for his role in baby, took the animal rights banner today during a protest at a New York-area Starbucks. In a PETA action against the billing chain for…
Adoptable animals at Stockton Animal Shelter!
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Animal welfare campaigners express anger as government lowers export bill | News
Animal rights campaigners have expressed anger over the removal of the Animals Abroad Bill from the Queen's Speech.
The bill, which originally sought to ban imports of fur and foie gras, was not included in Prince Charles' speech today…
ALP’s animal welfare initiatives are not enough for farmers
WPA President Ed Storey
PROPOSED animal welfare policy initiatives announced by the Australian Labor Party have failed to meet the expectations of wool producers, WoolProducers Australia said last week.
Last week, the ALP said an Albanian…
New York man sues animal shelter after adopted dog mauls him
A Staten Island man who was violently mauled by a rescue dog the day after his mother adopted the dog has sued the city's beleaguered animal pound for allowing the dog to come home with them, has learned The Post.…
The Ark Animal Care: Prioritizing animal welfare over profit in Egypt
The Ark Animal Care: Prioritizing animal welfare over profit in Egypt
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Pamplin Media Group – OPINION: Commissioners should improve oversight of animal shelters
Jan Asher: “Creating a shelter advisory committee would be the first and most productive step. Some of you may have watched a recent OPB documentary, "Shelter Me". It covered activities that many animal shelters!-->…
Placer County animal shelter nears full capacity, cuts adoption fees – CBS Sacramento
AUBURN (CBS13) – The Placer County Animal Shelter in Auburn is nearing full capacity and is trying to attract prospective adoptees by lowering adoption fees.The adoption center says their kennels are at almost 90% capacity and some dogs…
High School Senior is Animal Shelter’s Largest Private Donor | South Carolina News
By SARAH SHERIDAN, Anderson Independent MailANDERSON, SC (AP) — A Crescent High senior has spent half his life donating to the Anderson County PAWS animal shelter.Adoption supervisor Randi Leigh Ashley sat in the reception in shock the…
Animal rights activists demonstrate at Morrisons supermarket in Strood for the welfare of chickens
Animal rights campaigners are staging a protest outside a Morrisions branch this lunchtime calling for higher welfare standards for chickens.The Open Cages group is campaigning for retailers to stop selling what it describes as!-->…
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Residents Protest After Animal Shelter Euthanizes Dog Via Gas Chamber | News, Sports, Jobs
1 / 4Protesters stand outside the Pleasant Grove Police Department Thursday, April 28, 2022. Ashtyn Asay, Daily Herald2 / 4Protesters stand outside the Pleasant Grove Police Department Thursday, April 28,…
‘Barking Lot’ at Great Falls Animal Shelter on Saturday
GREAT FALLS – The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter will be hosting a “Barking Lot” event on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.This event is designed to showcase adoptable dogs. It is open to the public and free.There will…
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter will offer $5 pet adoptions
Right now, the Metro Animal Shelter in Tuscaloosa is full of dogs and cats. What the people who work there want to see is an empty shelter.“No animal should have to be stuck in a kennel all day, every day for their life,” said Tara…
Sugar House Animal Shelter Waives Pet Adoption Fees in May
SALT LAKE CITY — Those looking for a new best friend are in luck because a Sugar House animal shelter is waiving all pet adoption fees in May.With May being National Pet Month, Best Friends Rescue Center and Bounty Paper Towels are teaming…
Hi-Way targets 30-40% growth in auto title loans
Tisco Financial Group's microfinance arm, Hi-Way Co, has set an ambitious target for auto loan growth of 30-40% this year, driven by stronger demand for loans in line with the the country's economic recovery.Hi-Way,…
Animal rights alliance urges Ryanair to change its no-pets policy
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Malta.The European Alliance for Dogs and Cats has urged Ryanair to reconsider changing its no-pets policy to avoid having to separate Ukrainian refugees from their beloved…
Animal rights activists want Glen Taylor removed as T-Wolves governor after protests |…
AP Photo/Dill BrandonDirect Action Everywhere, an animal rights activist group that disrupted three Minnesota Timberwolves games in April to protest team governor Glen Taylor's ownership of Rembrandt Farms, has demanded he relinquish his…
Animal welfare and health aspects, on the other hand, favor the use of meat alternatives —…
Meat substitutes are on the rise: while they had a niche existence in health food stores or organic stores, wheat salami, tofu cutlet or soy mince are now found in all supermarkets well stocked. “We wanted to know why consumers choose…
Animal welfare activists want Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor to step down as governor
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Activists who have disrupted three Minnesota Timberwolves games at two NBA arenas over the past two weeks are demanding that Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor step down as governor and contribute $11.3 million. dollars to…
Niagara Falls’ plan for 144 nights of fireworks has animal welfare activists furious
After a few years without pyrotechnic festivities, Niagara Falls is gearing up to once again host a dazzling extravaganza of 144 consecutive nights of fireworks from May through October.
Well, it seems not all of Niagara…
Animal welfare NGO halts trophy hunting quotas – to…
The Western Cape High Court blocked the issuance of quota hunt 10 leopards, 10 black rhinos and 150 elephants following an application from the Humane Society International/Africaprovisionally agreeing that they were invalid and…
Animal welfare must be the cornerstone of an ethical food policy | Comment and opinion
Chickens, cows and octopus should never be treated as "units of production". They also have feelings and are capable of experiencing pain, joy, and other emotions. Understanding this – and acknowledging it in the law – is important.…
PETA Statement on Animal Welfare Violations at SRI International
For immediate release:April 25, 2022Contact:Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382 Menlo Park, California. – Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo regarding the citation of SRI International by the United…
How online title loans can help you out of a financial crisis
If you're like most people, you've probably had to deal with a financial pinch at some point in your life. This can be a very difficult situation to get out of, but there are options available to you.
One such option is an…
The Walker County Animal Shelter will hold a second pet vaccination clinic on April 30
The Walker County Animal Shelter will be hosting an additional free pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To encourage pet parents to keep…
‘A legacy year’ for animal welfare laws in Annapolis, say advocates
A year of plenty led to the passage of many ambitious programs to help struggling families and businesses in the just-concluded General Assembly session — and Governor Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. ( R) and legislative leaders signed many of these…
‘A legacy year’ for animal welfare laws in Annapolis, lawyers say
Lawmakers and animal rights activists watch Governor Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) sign legislation on Thursday that addresses the cost of caring for animals rescued from cruelty. The bill-signing ceremony was…
Adopt a pet for $25 or less at Citizens for Animal Protection.
Area animal shelters are scrambling to get back to normal after two years of the pandemic and want animal lovers to adopt their furry friends. Some will soon offer reduced adoption fees.Citizens for Animal Protection in the Katy area plans…
Cumberland County Animal Shelter Announces Adoption Fees For All Large Dogs Through Saturday ::…
By Maggie Brown, WRAL Multiplatform ProducerFayetteville, North Carolina – Cumberland County Animal Control is waiving its adoption fees for all large dogs through Saturday.
Elaine…
Carl Icahn criticizes McDonald’s for its animal welfare practices in fiery letter to investors
"McDonald's Board ... is failing shareholders and stakeholders by presiding over animal welfare violations, supply chain failures and what I perceive to be an environmental, social and governance agenda ("ESG") void," he wrote. "A…
Oak Tree Animals’ Charity Delighted Animal Rights Bill Passes
A CHARITY has spoken out in favor of the passage of a new parliamentary bill which recognizes that animals have feelings.
Called the Animal Sentience Bill, it cleared its final hurdle in Parliament and is set to…
Cheyenne Animal Shelter rescues 58 ‘giant’ dogs from Hoarder’s home; Wait 10 more
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By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily
A flood of 'giant' dogs and a flock of 30 to 40 birds, the result of animals seized in a 'hoarding' case,…
Fair sale of live reptiles removed from Doncaster Racecourse after animal rights complaints
A well-known reptile fair held at Doncaster Racecourse will not return after June this year. The International Herpetological Society (IHS) has held its annual Reptile Fair at Doncaster Racecourse for almost 20 years. But, from June!-->…
“I will never tolerate the hunt”
Animal Welfare Commissioner Alison Bezzina has spoken out against the hunt in what is a clear swipe at Animal Rights Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said.
Bezzina underlined her stance against the hunt in a Facebook post, saying the…
PETA Discovers What It Calls Animal Welfare Rule Violations Regarding Monkeys, Seeks Investigation
An animal rights organization said it has identified 56 apparent violations of federal animal welfare regulations involving more than 1,880 primates.The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has called on the United States…
Police called after animal rights protesters blocked Twycross Zoo
Police were called today (April 16) after it was claimed animal rights protesters blocked families from entering Twycross Zoo over a busy holiday weekend. Members of the Leicester Animal Rights Act and Nottingham Animal Rights groups!-->…