Vietnamese police rescued over 400 cats from a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, reuniting 40 with owners, though several dozen died due to harsh conditions found.
Vietnamese police rescued over 400 cats from a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, reuniting 40 with owners, but several dozen died due to harsh conditions. The operation highlights the large scale of Vietnam's cat meat trade.
Vietnamese police in Ho Chi Minh City busted a cat meat crime ring, seizing over 400 stolen cats. While some pets were reunited with owners, many died due to harsh conditions. Nine suspects were detained.
Scientists in Brazil are developing lab-grown donkey collagen to prevent the species' extinction. Professor Carla Molento leads the project, aiming for a pure, scalable product that retains the qualities of conventional collagen without contamination risks.
A German court has ruled that the government must improve its climate protection program. An expert council also stated that the 2026 program is insufficient. The court emphasizes that it is the government's responsibility to implement measures, not the courts'. Regarding animal welfare, the court ruled that industry standards for intensive turkey farming are not compliant with animal protection laws, but this does not mark the end of intensive farming.
Actress Raveena Tandon urged Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to manage stray dogs compassionately, balancing public safety with animal welfare. The state plans to remove dogs from public spaces and create shelters, with euthanasia only for rabid or dangerous animals, following a Supreme Court order.
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.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has ordered strict enforcement of animal welfare laws for Bakrid, targeting illegal transportation, unauthorized slaughter, and animal cruelty. Sacrifices are to be permitted only at designated locations, with a ban on slaughtering prohibited animals and dumping remains openly.
Animal welfare groups are suing Johannesburg Zoo, arguing three elephants are depressed and their enclosure violates constitutional obligations. The case will determine if the zoo meets its legal duties for animal well-being.
The Supreme Court upheld its prior order on stray dog relocation and sterilization, allowing euthanasia for dangerous dogs. It directed states to improve infrastructure and criticized sporadic implementation of animal birth control measures, emphasizing the constitutional duty to protect citizens' right to life.
Nachdem ein Tiger aus einem privaten Gehege bei Leipzig ausbrach und einen Mann verletzte, bietet die Tierschutzorganisation Vier Pfoten an, die verbleibenden acht Großkatzen in geeignete Einrichtungen umzusiedeln. Die Behörden prüfen noch das weitere Vorgehen.
Adequate shelters with a minimum floor size and at least one fixed wall to protect horses from wind and rain are new enforceable requirements for those keeping racing horses in Tasmania, as the state makes sweeping changes to animal welfare standards.
The first 300 beagles have been rescued from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, a research facility that faced protests and legal battles over animal treatment. Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy purchased all 1,500 dogs through a confidential agreement. The first dogs showed immediate signs of trust, approaching rescuers within hours and seeking attention. Over 700 adoption applications have been received, though screening and preparation will take time.
Three elephants from Malaysia's Zoo Taiping and Night Safari have been relocated to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka under a breeding and research programme, sparking backlash over animal welfare concerns. Social media footage shows Dara, Amoi, and Kelat responding to Malaysian visitors, with users claiming one appeared to be weeping. Critics have also raised concerns about concrete enclosures and damage to Kelat's tusks, turning the relocation into a wider debate over wildlife welfare and Malaysia's responsibility for animals sent overseas.
A critically endangered axolotl has been discovered under the 15th-century Dipping Bridge over the River Ogwr in Merthyr Mawr, south Wales – believed to be the first ever found in the wild in the UK. The 22cm amphibian, named Dippy, was discovered by 10-year-old Evie Hill last weekend. Animal welfare experts think the Pokémon-like creature was deliberately released, which is illegal and harmful to animal welfare.
About 1,000 animal welfare activists converged on Ridglan Farms in rural Wisconsin over the weekend attempting to free approximately 2,000 beagles from the breeding and research facility. Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper spray to repel protesters, resulting in 29 arrests. Activists then marched to the Capitol on Monday to demand Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul take action against the facility.
Animal welfare activists protested outside Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' office Monday, demanding action to shut down Ridglan Farms beagle breeding facility. About 1,000 protesters attempted Saturday to free an estimated 2,000 beagles at the facility 25 miles southwest of Madison. Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper spray, making 29 arrests. Activists returned to the Capitol demanding Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul intervene.
Authorities say around 25 protesters were arrested as about 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to enter a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin
About 1,000 animal welfare activists attempted to enter Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, on Saturday. Police fired rubber bullets and pepper spray at the crowd and arrested the group's leader. This was the second protest attempt in two months at the facility, where an estimated 2,000 beagles are kept. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett said 300-400 protesters were violently trying to break in and assault officers, blocking roads and preventing emergency vehicles from accessing the site.
