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fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Animal-Human Relationships: An Urgent Plea for Modernization

We must change our approach to animal-human relationships to address the decline of animal species.
Clive Phillips emphasizes the urgency of recognizing our detrimental impact on animal life.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Animal-Human Relationships: An Urgent Plea for Modernization

We must change our approach to animal-human relationships to address the decline of animal species.
Clive Phillips emphasizes the urgency of recognizing our detrimental impact on animal life.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
22 hours ago

Britain's longest-running cat cafe faces closure 'after falling into uncontrollable debt'

The combination of financial pressure from the pandemic, escalating operational costs, and a delayed restructuring ultimately forced owner Lauren Pears to make the incredibly hard decision to close the cafe.
London startup
#dog-training
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago
Alternative medicine

Struggling With Your Dog's Behavior? Don't Use Aversives

Reward-based training is endorsed as safer and more effective than aversive methods like shock and prong collars.
Consult a veterinarian for behavioral concerns, as medical issues can contribute to a dog's behavior.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
UK news

Vets SLAM Yungblud for featuring dog in prong collar in music video

Yungblud faces criticism for featuring a dog in a prong collar in his latest music video.
Alternative medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Struggling With Your Dog's Behavior? Don't Use Aversives

Reward-based training is endorsed as safer and more effective than aversive methods like shock and prong collars.
Consult a veterinarian for behavioral concerns, as medical issues can contribute to a dog's behavior.
#animal-cruelty
fromQNS
3 weeks ago
Pets

Animal cruelty investigation underway after 40 dogs found in cramped Forest Hills apartment - QNS

fromQNS
4 days ago
NYC politics

Forest Hills man faces up to a year in jail for hoarding 48 dogs in one-bedroom apartment: DA - QNS

Pets
fromQNS
3 weeks ago

Animal cruelty investigation underway after 40 dogs found in cramped Forest Hills apartment - QNS

Over 40 dogs were rescued from a neglected apartment in Queens, where they suffered from confinement and lack of care.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Remains of 37 dead dogs discovered in Essex police raid on animal shelter

Police found 37 dead dogs and saved 20 others during a raid at a shelter in Essex, leading to two arrests for animal cruelty.
Pets
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island widower, 75, busted after 2 dozen dead cats found frozen in putrid house of horrors

Stephen Glantz faces multiple animal cruelty charges after dozens of cats, both dead and alive, were discovered in his unsanitary home.
fromQNS
4 days ago
NYC politics

Forest Hills man faces up to a year in jail for hoarding 48 dogs in one-bedroom apartment: DA - QNS

fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Asking Eric: She thinks the bear in her yard means she's some kind of saint

It's best to enjoy viewing wildlife from a distance, so that they can stay wild and stay safe.
Parenting
fromeuronews
1 week ago

Video. Music experiment at French zoo aims to improve animal behaviour

Music may positively influence animal behavior, promoting calmness and socialization.
SF music
#agriculture
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Coronavirus

A Flesh-Eating Parasite Is Advancing Toward the U.S.

The New World screwworm is rapidly advancing north after breaching barriers set by a decades-long eradication campaign.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK news

UK farmers warn against including lower-welfare chicken in Gulf trade deal

A trade deal with Gulf states may compromise UK farming by allowing lower welfare standard imports.
Coronavirus
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

A Flesh-Eating Parasite Is Advancing Toward the U.S.

The New World screwworm is rapidly advancing north after breaching barriers set by a decades-long eradication campaign.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK farmers warn against including lower-welfare chicken in Gulf trade deal

A trade deal with Gulf states may compromise UK farming by allowing lower welfare standard imports.
#shelter-management
#abandonment
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Amazing Doom "The Bark Ages" Shirt Is For Sale, Proceeds Go To Animals In Need

Microsoft is donating $32,000 to various humane societies in celebration of Doom's 32nd anniversary, along with a specially designed t-shirt to support animal charities.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

RFK Jr and Mehmet Oz seek to save Canadian ostriches despite avian flu fears

You know if by chance you want to move [them] to the States, I got 900 acres.
Canada news
#animal-rescue
fromAol
3 weeks ago
NYC food

40 Dogs Rescued From NYC Apartment Were Found 'Inside Closets And Cupboards'

fromAol
3 weeks ago
NYC food

40 Dogs Rescued From NYC Apartment Were Found 'Inside Closets And Cupboards'

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

More than a long face: horses use rich repertoire' of expressions to interact

Horses display a complex range of facial expressions, crucial for understanding their emotions and enhancing their care and welfare, noted Dr. Kate Lewis.
Pets
Pets
fromWashington Post
1 week ago

Rescuing Ukraine's lost war dogs

The war in Ukraine has transformed attitudes towards pets, making their welfare a national priority amidst conflict.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

People buy a lion and can't handle it': inside the farms breeding cubs for Tiktok and Instagram likes

Thailand's exclusive lion cub trade is booming, driven by the wealthy elite's demand for exotic pets.
#cage-free-eggs
#criminal-investigation
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Pets

Police raid Oregon safari park amid reports of starving lions and dead tiger left for months

Severe neglect and ongoing criminal investigations are plaguing Oregon's West Coast Game Park Safari with alarming animal welfare concerns.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
Madrid food

Inside Spain's slaughterhouse of horrors: Dying animals, severed heads, and dead rats

Authorities uncovered a horrific illegal slaughterhouse operation in Madrid, leading to arrests and the euthanization of numerous abused animals.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Police raid Oregon safari park amid reports of starving lions and dead tiger left for months

Severe neglect and ongoing criminal investigations are plaguing Oregon's West Coast Game Park Safari with alarming animal welfare concerns.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Inside Spain's slaughterhouse of horrors: Dying animals, severed heads, and dead rats

Authorities uncovered a horrific illegal slaughterhouse operation in Madrid, leading to arrests and the euthanization of numerous abused animals.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Photos: A free clinic for donkeys, vital to Ethiopia's economy

I begged a guy to bring me here. After my donkeys became sick, I couldn't buy bread for my children, showing the critical role donkeys play in my livelihood.
Non-profit organizations
#homelessness
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Study finds NJ leads nation in missing cat reports - and it could be due to this reason

"New Jersey has created the perfect storm for cat loss through a unique combination of factors that no other state matches: Extreme density creating territorial confusion; deadliest road network and brutal commuting culture."
Pets
#zoo-regulations
Pets
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Clueless dog owners slammed by irate animal rights activists over 'cruel' new trend: 'An appalling betrayal'

A disturbing TikTok trend involves pouring ice water on dogs, causing outrage among animal lovers for its cruelty.
#animal-rights
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Dr. Fauci's labs accused of killing thousands of beagles shut down

NIH has closed its last beagle laboratory following years of alleged inhumane treatment of dogs used in experiments.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose mayor calls for reforms after latest animal shelter death

Lola's death from strangulation reflects serious management failures at the San Jose Animal Shelter.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Supermarkets suspend ties with pig farm over animal abuse claims

Cranswick's shares fell significantly after supermarket chains suspended supplies from a farm due to evidence of animal abuse.
#meat-consumption
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Cult French TV gameshow set for grand return this summer

Originally created in 1962 by Guy Lux, Intervilles has become a mainstay of popular entertainment in France, celebrated for its town-vs-town competition.
France politics
#fire-incident
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

'Hoarder' House In Noe Valley Goes Up In Flames, Two Dogs Killed, One Person Possibly Missing

A fire in Noe Valley led to the discovery of two dead dogs as firefighters worked amidst challenging hoarder conditions.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

'Hoarder' House In Noe Valley Goes Up In Flames, Two Dogs Killed, One Person Possibly Missing

A fire in Noe Valley led to the discovery of two dead dogs as firefighters worked amidst challenging hoarder conditions.
#nypd
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Elephants Billy and Tina whisked out of L.A. Zoo by night amid protests, arrive in Tulsa

Billy and Tina the elephants have been relocated to the Tulsa Zoo to meet AZA standards and provide better living conditions.
Boston Bruins
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Why Sam Bennett's goal in Florida's Game 1 win against Carolina had special meaning

Sam Bennett's goals this season support animal adoptions through his 'Benny's Buddies' initiative, showcasing his commitment to social causes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Victoria, UK's oldest polar bear, put down after health problems

Victoria was a resilient polar bear who, at 28, experienced significant health challenges, leading to the difficult decision of euthanasia by the RZSS after careful assessment.
UK news
#rspca
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Tigers, jaguars and elephants flee cartel violence in Mexico's Sinaloa

The power struggle between rival Sinaloa cartel factions has deeply affected everyday life, leading to the relocation of 700 animals to safeguard them from escalating violence.
Pets
#san-jose
#usps
#legislation
fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC rally supports Assembly bill holding dog owner accountable for any attacks

fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC rally supports Assembly bill holding dog owner accountable for any attacks

fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

8 Tips For Buying Ethical Meat At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

As you browse the shelves for meat that complies with your own personal moral standards, "grass-fed" and "pasture-raised" are two of the most important labels to look for, per Samantha Howe.
SF food
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Heartless Long Island driver mows down family of geese - despite pleas from good Samaritan to slow down

I saw them from a mile away. Everybody stopped. These geese were in a very perilous part of the road... I waved my hands, they never even looked up.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Udder chaos! Cows running loose on Highway 400 in King Township, causing heavy delays: police | CBC News

Several cows are running loose on Highway 400 in northern King Township, causing significant traffic delays, which police are working to resolve with the owners.
Toronto
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 weeks ago

Alligator that starred in Happy Gilmore' dies of old age in Colorado

Morris the alligator, who died at 80, was known for his roles in TV and films, especially in Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore.
Miami Marlins
#community-support
#public-safety
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

2 horses die in Maine crash

A truck hauling a trailer with two horses veered off Route 9, striking a tree, leading to the trailer detaching and continuing to hit other trees.
Pets
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Arrest Leads to Seizure of Meth at Vallejo Home, as Well as Endangered Monkey, Live Rattlesnakes

"Infant spider monkeys in the pet trade are often the result of their mothers and family members being shot down from the trees to capture the baby; many times, the baby is killed or injured due to the fall."
SOMA, SF
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Around 800 goats killed in huge East Yorkshire barn fire

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service estimates that approximately 800 goats died in the blaze, while around 200 survived from a barn containing about 1,000 goats.
UK news
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Silent Victims: How Secondhand Smoke Affects Dogs

Recent research indicates that smoking around dogs leads to higher anxiety levels, increased aggression risks, and reduced energy, hindering their training and responsiveness.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Letters: President Trump's Alcatraz plan is just another pipe dream

Trump's suggestion to reopen Alcatraz as a modern prison seems unrealistic and reflects a history of grand ideas that often don't materialize.
SF parents
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Government heads back to court in dispute over farmed' label on Scottish salmon

The move to drop 'farmed' from Scottish salmon labels has sparked a legal battle, as campaigners argue it's misleading shoppers about the origin of their product.
UK news
#investigation
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Pity the Barefoot Pigeon

City pigeons face numerous foot-related issues, from burns on hot surfaces to bacterial infections like bumblefoot, highlighting their struggle to navigate urban environments barefoot.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Humane Society Silicon Valley pauses kitten intake

The Humane Society Silicon Valley is currently unable to take in additional kittens until a foster home is available, due to reduced shelter capacity from a recent fire.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Man caught smuggling parakeets in his boots at US-Mexico border, officials say

Smuggling at the border takes many forms, but the tragic impact on animals forced into such perilous conditions is deeply troubling.
Pets
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

ISPCA makes urgent public appeal to find homes for over 20 lurcher dogs

Lurchers constantly get overlooked in kennels for smaller dog breeds, but they really are one of the most loving, sweetest, and gentle breeds, making them such wonderful family pets.
Pets
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Mistreated bears rehabilitated in Bulgarian wildlife refuge

Former dancing bears, subjected to harsh training methods, are now living freely in a peaceful mountain sanctuary in Bulgaria, enjoying the life they long denied.
Chicago Bears
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Are 'Reliving the Best Moments' of Marriage by Renovating New $18 Million Home in the U.K. Together

"It's a chance to relive the greatest moments of their marriage. Picking out linens and flooring and faucets, doing renovations, working with architects and decorators. This is the stuff that they live for, not being famous or pleasing audiences."
LA real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Taxpayers may have to quack up $1M for slaughtering 100K ducks at Long Island farm in virus scare: documents

If you see videos of it, it looks like a scene from a horror movie. It doesn't knock them out, it doesn't stun them. They essentially will suffocate, and will be conscious while they're suffocating ... and then the ones who survive have their necks rung by these devices.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. mayor says animal shelters won't close. Rescue groups are still on edge

Kehn and scores of animal rescue advocates turned out at budget hearings to demand the City Council reject layoffs, maintain animal shelter operations, and preserve spay-neuter programs.
NYC politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

As murder accused sat with his shoulders hunched, jurors got peek inside Richard Satchwell's squalid living conditions

The scene inside No 3 Grattan Street was one of disarray, with dog faeces present and unwashed dishes littering the sink, indicative of neglect.
Pets
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Animal Welfare: Anthropic Has Failed, at AI Consciousness Research | HackerNoon

‘Most of the progress in animal welfare has been a result of defense by human intelligence on their behalf.’
Artificial intelligence
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