Key Takeaways Animal welfare advocacy promotes better health outcomes for both humans and animals. Economic benefits of animal welfare are far-reaching, influencing food safety, job creation, and market stability. Strengthening societal bonds through a shared culture of compassion significantly reduces cases of animal cruelty and neglect. Environmental stewardship is closely linked to animal welfare, contributing […]
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Allegations of Animal Abuse Surface Against Petting Zoo in Long Island
The Sloth Encounters, an Islip, Long Island petting zoo has been accused of mistreating its animals by the Humane Society of the United States. The organization conducted an undercover investigation in November, revealing disturbing practices allegedly taking place within the establishment that offer educational experiences with a variety of animals, including sloths, capybaras, and kangaroos. […]
Ukraine Lion in Severe Condition After Being Rescued From Russian Shelling
A lion in Ukraine is in “extremely severe” condition after being rescued from Russian shelling. UAnimals told Newsweek that the male lion was living in a small enclosure in the Sumy region of Ukraine, which borders Russia. He was here when the shelling took place, according to Oleksandr Todorchuk, Founder of Ukrainian animal welfare charity […]
Incredible story of Kavaan the world’s loneliest elephant, who was forced to live in solitude for eight years when his partner died…until he was saved by Cher and learned to believe in life after love!
Pointed bull hooks lunged into Kaavan’s side. Crowds had lined the fence of his enclosure to see Pakistan’s only Asian elephant and the sharp jab had meant that he was being told to perform for them. A hand clasping money was raised in the air and the spectator was willing to exchange it with the […]
4th Dolphin Dies at Las Vegas’ Mirage in Less Than One Year
Another dolphin at Mirage’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat has died, making it the 4th dolphin to die there in less than a year. Duchess, one of the five original dolphins that were being held captive at the Mirage and died at the age of 48. “With a heavy heart, I share that Duchess, our […]
Gentle giant is tied up and tortured as punishment for ‘bad behaviour’: Elephant tries in vain to break free as it is stabbed with spears in Thailand
Harrowing footage has emerged showing an elephant being stabbed with bamboo spears as a form of punishment for bad behaviour. At least six men tied the gentle giant by its legs and tusks to a tree in Surin, North East Thailand. Unable to control the agitated animal, the cruel owners used a brutal method of […]
Tour giants come under fire for supporting cruel exploitation of elephants
Pressure is mounting on UK travel companies to immediately halt the promotion for overseas tourist venues that cause animal suffering. Tour giants that profit from unethical elephant tourism have ignored concerns about animal welfare, according to campaigners. But growing public outrage may force companies into action as some 84 percent of British people want to […]
Victoria approves cull of 50,000 more kangaroos than last year despite unknown flood impact
Victoria has signed off on a plan to increase the number of kangaroos legally killed in the state by a third, in a move criticised by animal welfare advocates. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action has released a report on the state’s commercial kangaroo harvesting program and “authority to control wildlife” permit scheme. […]