October 2021

When Indonesians hear the term “animal sanctuary”, they usually imagine a place where animals classified as endangered species live. Shelters for stray cats and dogs also exist in the country, but are…

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed an animal welfare legislative package. Legislation S.4254 / A.4075 prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, charge or impose an increased premium for certain policies based solely on…

At first glance, question 3 seems harmless and straightforward. And it was slyly silent: I hadn't even heard of it until recently. Before I found out more, I thought I would vote for people to have the right to plant their own gardens,…

GALAX, Va. (WFXR) - As health officials report an increase in rabies cases in Carroll, Grayson and Galax counties, a local animal shelter is encouraging community members to protect their furry friends by bringing in a low cost…

For years, animal welfare expert Kendra Coulter has shared her research around the world with fellow academics, media, government policy makers, and even kids looking to learn more about animals online. But in 2023, it will…

A look from the H&M 'Co-Exist Story' collection. - Photo courtesy of H&M STOCKHOLM, October 27 - Swedish clothing brand pledges to raise the bar when it comes to promoting more responsible fashion, and company vision…

In Europe, the Commission is responding to growing pressure to improve animal welfare standards across the bloc.Not only has the EC announced its intention to phase out cage farming, but the Farm to Fork strategy called for harmonized…

Pets in Need, Palo Alto's contracted animal services agency, is a deathless shelter, but three of its employees have now been cited and are charged with animal cruelty and neglect in the deaths of seven puppies, a Palo Alto police press…

DENVER, CO - As Halloween approaches, Denver Animal Protection recommends that pet owners take many precautions to keep their dogs and cats safe.First, people should keep chocolate out of the reach of their dogs and cats - vets say an…

TUPELO, Mississippi (AP) - A sharp increase in the number of protected animals threatens the financial survival of the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society, according to the management of the nonprofit. The Daily…

An American company gave Switzerland a B + rating in an international survey on the topic of animal welfare. Luxembourg, Britain and Austria rank first, Iran, Vietnam and China rank worst against 65 countries. Switzerland is in tenth…

Animal rights activists say a federal bill targeting activists is almost certainly dead, thanks in part to their legal arguments and the “turn” of MPs. Bill C-205, which proposed to increase penalties…

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MPs and senators agreed on the terms of a new animal welfare law yesterday (October 21), which means better guarantees for animals will soon be legalized in France.These include:- a progressive ban on the use of wild animals in circuses…

In California, if an arsonist sets a house on fire knowing there are animals inside, he could legitimately face animal cruelty charges. But if an arsonist sets fire to a forest ...which is home to all kinds of wild animals- or start a…

This file photo taken in May 2019 shows felines rescued for adoption at a cat cafe in Saitama Prefecture. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) - As the campaign for the October 31 general election intensifies in Japan, ruling and!-->…

As the campaign for the October 31 general election intensifies in Japan, ruling and opposition parties not only tout their economic and diplomatic policies, but also their plans to protect animals in hopes of attracting a wider…

Washington DC—Ahead of World Kangaroo Day on October 24, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) collaborated with Australian filmmakers to help bring international attention to the relentless and cruel commercial slaughter of…

Some animals are tortured by their owners. Others are abandoned or killed. These trends have prompted an increase in “animal rescue” efforts across the country. The ASPCA reports that 3.2…

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. - Mayor Kevin Smith executed search and seizure warrants against a local animal shelter after reports of animal cruelty. Officials said police officers and Helena-West Helena employees of the Helena-West…

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. - Mayor Kevin Smith executed search and seizure warrants against a local animal shelter after reports of animal cruelty. Officials said police officers and Helena-West Helena employees of the Helena-West…

Posted: Oct 20, 2021 / 6:05 PM EDT / Update: Oct 20, 2021 / 6:47 PM EDT RIDGELAND, SC (WSAV) - Overcrowding is a major problem in southern animal!-->…

BAY COUNTY Fla. (WMBB) - The Bay County Animal Shelter is overloaded with dogs and shelter workers need your help. They waive all adoption fees so they can find forever homes and empty the shelter. Bay County resident Paul…

A TV vet who has made 300 visits to Westminster to campaign for better breeding legislation has revealed how he introduced the Prime Minister to his dog. Marc Abraham is a tireless animal rights activist who has been fighting puppy farms!-->…

Hopeful Mayor Curtis Sliwa unveiled his animal welfare platform that will ban backyard breeders, create 'no kill' shelters and put feral cats to work if elected, garnering support bigwigs of Sopranos Dan Grimaldi,…

An animal rights group has accused two Minnesota companies of mistreating birds after thousands of chickens died from exposure to excessive heat. One of the implicated factories is Butterfield Foods. The Animal Welfare Institute sent a…

Oslo, Norway- Just days after the Norwegian whaling industry announcement As 575 minke whales have been culled this season (the highest number in five years), new documents reveal whalers are struggling to sell whale meat and even…

LODI, Calif. (KTXL) - The Animal Friends Connection Humane Society of Lodi is begging the public to stop leaving kittens on their doorstep as they are at full capacity. Patricia Sherman has been caring for animals for over 30…

In addition to voting for the three city council seats and the mayor's…

Sir David Amess was one of Westminster's longest-serving MPs and known as a passionate champion of his constituency of Southend West and a colorful and kind presence in the House of Commons. For nearly forty years he represented "Essex…

PLEASANT POINT - Mason County Animal Shelter opens a new chapter with new management. As previously reported by Ohio Valley Publishing (OVP), on Saturday, August 28, the shelter "was closed about 10 days, ”County…

Sir David Amess, the MP for Southend West who died after a knife attack, viewed his main interests and areas of expertise as "animal welfare and pro-life" issues.The longtime Conservative MP has described himself as a "big animal lover" on…

One of the most interesting courses I'm taking this semester is Philosophy 355, which covers the philosophy of contemporary moral issues. The topic of discussion for last week's class was NYU Philosophy Professor Peter Singer's…

Under proposed changes to provincial legislation, anyone selling dogs or cats in New Brunswick will be required to provide a valid veterinary certificate to the purchaser. Other measures would require dog owners to follow improved…

Under the proposed changes to provincial legislation, anyone selling dogs or cats in New Brunswick will be required to provide a valid veterinary certificate to the purchaser. Further measures would…

Elephants are considered to be some of the smartest animals in the world. Unfortunately, their playfulness and ability to learn are frequently abused and elephants are used as tools to generate profit. Sri Lanka has become an…

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BALLSTON SPA, NY (NEWS10) - The Saratoga County Animal Shelter hosted its “Missing Dog Adoption Day,” on Saturday, promoting rescues in an attempt to find forever homes for their 21 dogs.…

PETA protests against Mesa's monkey farmLisa Jones-Engel (PETA) talks about the protest against the Mesa monkey farm operated by the University of Washington.Mark Henle, The RepublicAnimal activists donned full hazmat suits on Friday to…

Leading Kelowna animal rights activists Amy Soranno and Nick Schafer were to join other activists at a turkey farm in Ontario for a planned protest. But before they could go out to meet everyone at Hybrid Turkeys, they were…

Leading Kelowna animal rights activists Amy Soranno and Nick Schafer were to join other activists at a turkey farm in Ontario for a planned protest. But before they could go out to meet everyone at Hybrid Turkeys, they were…

Leading Kelowna animal rights activists Amy Soranno and Nick Schafer were to join other activists at a turkey farm in Ontario for a planned protest. But before they could go out to meet everyone at Hybrid Turkeys, they were…

The Lahore University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), in collaboration with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Ever Fresh Farm, hosted a webinar on "Sharia Guidelines Regarding Good -being…

A local animal rescue center says it is dealing with a dog that was thrown from a car and run over.…

Lahore University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), in collaboration with the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Ever Fresh Farm, hosted a webinar on “Sharia Guidelines for the Welfare of…

The popular actor is one of ten animal rights activists honored by the PAW Foundation this year The People for Animal Welfare Foundation (PAW) awarded popular actress Jaya Ahsan the title "Pranobik Bondhu" in recognition of her…

Wednesday October 6, 2021, 6:44 amPress release: Institute of Aquatic Life For the first time, the welfare of aquatic animals becomes a focal point in a high-level global policy document on…

An injured lion is seen on a farm outside of Bloemfontein, South Africa, in an image posted to Facebook by the Bloemfontein Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). The group said they had to euthanize 30…

Hungary's first animal welfare code is now complete, initiated by the Budapest University of Veterinary Medicine. The code also marked World Animal Day on Monday, October…

ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) - The first animals presented for October by the Delta Animal Shelter are a bonded couple, which means they must be adopted together. Mac is a 10 year old neutered male Husky and Insolent is a…

The Cypriot Society for the Protection of Animals (CSPCA) has called on veterinarians on the island to help alleviate the stray animal problem by offering lower prices to sterilized dogs and cats. The appeal to the Cyprus Veterinary…

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05 October 2021 ROBESON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mike Smith, President, [email protected] Brenda Fairley-Ferebee, Vice President, [email protected] Craig Lowry, [email protected]…

This year, Democracy Now! celebrates our 25th anniversary - 25 years of intrepid and independent reporting. Since our very first broadcast in 1996, Democracy Now! refused to receive public or private funds because nothing is more…