Circus Turns Over Last Four Performing Bears to Animal Sanctuary That Has Holistic Natural Environment
As circuses across Vietnam continue to end show bear performances, another one turns over final four moon bears to Animals Asia sanctuary.
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$25,000 Dropped Off Anonymously at Animal Shelter in Canada
Tuesday was an ordinary day at the Humane Society of Durham when an ordinary-looking man in his twenties arrived at the animal shelter. He turned over an envelope saying he wanted to make a donation. But it was no ordinary donation.
NY Police Save Baby Deer from 20-foot-deep Manhole
Long Island police spent over four hours rescuing a trapped fawn that had fallen into a 20-foot manhole. Landscapers working by a vacant lot under construction in the New York neighborhood of Mount Sinai called Suffolk County Police when they noticed the fawn had fallen into the manhole, police said.
Good Buddies: Grizzled Truckers Transport Rescued Animals to Safety
An ever-growing network of burly alpha males are transporting abused dogs, cats, and even bunnies to loving homes located hundreds of miles down American highways and away from their neglected environments.
14-Year-old Girl Convinces Tesco to Stop Selling Eggs From Caged Hens
When Lucy Gavaghan's letters of protest to the CEOs of Tesco went unanswered, the young teen took to the internet to find success in bigger numbers.
8 Dolphins in Baltimore Aquarium Will be Retired to Seaside Sanctuary
The National Aquarium will build a first of its kind dolphin sanctuary where it will retire its eight Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
Compassionate Cop Responds to "Vicious Dog" in Baltimore City
The Mk9 blog published a story about a Vicious Dog 911 call, and the Police Officer who responded to it. Instead of assuming the dog to be vicious and shooting it dead, which is not as rare as you might think, the officer analyzed the situation and saw a nervous dog that needed help.
Arizona Puts The Muzzle on Live Dog Racing
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation Friday ending greyhound and any other kind of dog racing in the state. "Greyhound racing has run its course in Arizona," said Governor Ducey. "It's heartening that these beautiful greyhounds will soon be off the track and in loving homes. For any families looking to adopt a new canine […]
San Francisco Bans Sale of Non-Rescue Animals at Pet Stores
San Francisco representatives took a step against abusive puppy mills by banning the sale of non-rescue pets within the city.
Massachusetts Voters Pass Historic Animal Protection Law
Massachusetts just banned contained spaces from being used to house livestock due to the harsh impact it has on the animals' physical and mental wellbeing.
Dog Rescued on Craigslist Competes in Westminster Dog Show
The Westminster Dog Show is where purebreds are shampooed, trimmed and blown dry, where they're hand-fed steak, dressed in bowties and followed around endlessly, but Maverick is an exception. He was rescued on Craigslist from abuse and neglect.
Gucci to Go Fur-Free and Auction the Remaining Products to Benefit Animal Rights
All mink, coyote, raccoon dog, fox, rabbit, and karakul products will be auctioned to benefit the Humane Society and Italian animal rights group LAV.
Norway Set to Ban All Fur Farming
The ban will force over 300 different fur farms in Norway to close down by 2025.
South Korea is Shutting Down Their Largest Dog Slaughterhouse and Turning It into a Public Park
The historic decision to dismantle a prominant slaughterhouse is being hailed as a "landmark" moment in animal welfare for South Korean activists.
California Has Just Approved Law Requiring All Cosmetics to Be Cruelty-Free
In an exciting show of display for animal welfare, California will soon require all cosmetics sold in the state to be cruelty-free.
'More Reliable' New Form of Digital Analysis May Help to Eliminate Animal Testing
The FDA and the EPA are currently performing formal evaluations on the process - and if approved, it could seriously cut down on animal testing.
India Gets Its First Ever Hospital for Abused Elephants - and They've Already Treated Dozens
Since opening their doors four months ago, this elephant hospital has rescued and treated 26 pachyderms from abusive conditions.
Thousands Are Rejoicing Over Photos of a Chubby Rat's Rescue From a Manhole Cover
It took a crew of eight German firefighters and an animal rescue expert in order to save this rotund rodent from her plight.
170 Foxes Are Rescued From Fur Farm and Given New Home at a Buddhist Monastery
When the Buddhist monks heard that the foxes needed a new home, they were more than happy to welcome the homeless critters with open arms.
New Bipartisan Legislation Making Animal Cruelty a Felony is Finally Expected to Pass
The bill has received unanimous approval from the Senate twice before, but it was blocked from reaching the floor both times.
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