A woman and a man in Tasmania were fined and banned from dog ownership for five years after RSPCA inspectors rescued their severely emaciated dog, Lexi, who has since recovered and been rehomed.
A dog slaughterhouse owner in southern China, Huang, has closed his facility and is transitioning to a new livelihood with support from animal advocates, just days before the controversial Yulin dog meat festival.
The head of an animal protection group, Rumi Marunouchi (47), was arrested for animal cruelty after her home was found with scattered remains of dead dogs and cats, feces, and urine. She allegedly failed to provide proper medical care to 24 rescued animals and 15 of her own.
Tokyo police arrested Rumiko Marunouchi, head of the animal welfare group "Hogoken Neko no Ie Nanachan no Ouchi," on suspicion of violating the Animal Welfare Act. She is accused of keeping 29 dogs and 10 cats in unsanitary conditions, with 19 suffering from eye diseases, and discovering over 30 animal carcasses.
Humpback whale Timmy, rescued in a controversial €1.5m operation after being stranded in Germany, has been confirmed dead by Danish authorities. Found near Anholt island, the whale's death follows criticism from experts and the International Whaling Commission.
Hong Kong police arrest two women for suspected animal cruelty after a sick 3-month-old Golden Retriever, found in a Mong Kok rubbish bin, was euthanized.
For the first time, the National Crime Records Bureau has tracked animal cruelty cases, registering 9,039 incidents and arresting over 10,000 individuals in 2024. Maharashtra led with the highest number of cases. The data reveals a high conviction rate for concluded cases but significant delays in judicial disposal.
