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2026-04-19 17:20:05

Police Repel Beagle Facility Storming

Police used rubber bullets and pepper spray to repel about 1,000 activists attempting to storm a Wisconsin beagle breeding facility. Protesters overcame barriers but failed to reach the dogs, resulting in multiple arrests. read more

2026-02-12 17:10:05

Satanist Sues Sanctuary for Emotional Support Hog

Satanic Temple leader Kenneth Mayle sues a Michigan animal sanctuary to regain custody of his emotional support hog, Chief Wiggum. He claims an oral boarding agreement, while the sanctuary states he voluntarily surrendered the pig eight years ago. read more

2026-02-09 16:10:05

Dog Kicked, Rib Broken in Federal Raid

A woman accuses a U.S. Marshal of kicking her miniature schnauzer, breaking its rib during a Tennessee arrest. The Marshals Service claims the kick was a last resort to protect their K9 from the aggressive puppy, denying malice. read more

2026-01-27 02:10:10

Belugas Saved from Euthanasia, Head to U.S. Parks

Canada granted conditional approval to export Marineland's 30 captive beluga whales to U.S. aquariums, averting euthanasia. The defunct park had issued an "export or death" ultimatum. Activists condemned the move, preferring a whale sanctuary. read more

2025-03-12 10:40:03

American Influencer Sparks Outrage in Australia Over Wombat Incident

American influencer Sam Jones faces backlash in Australia for taking a baby wombat from its mother, captured on Instagram video. The act is considered illegal and harmful to wildlife, prompting calls for Jones' deportation. read more

2025-01-22 03:10:04

Elephants at Colorado Zoo Denied Legal Right to Pursue Freedom

Colorado's highest court rules that five elephants at a zoo do not have the legal right to seek freedom, following a similar defeat in New York. The Nonhuman Rights Project argued for their release to sanctuaries, but the court determined elephants are not considered persons. read more

2024-11-11 15:50:03

Criticism for Tiger Stadium's Live Bengal Tiger Appearance in LSU Game

Louisiana's governor, Jeff Landry, faced criticism for importing a Bengal tiger named Omar Bradley from Florida for a football game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, deviating from LSU's tradition with live mascots. Animal activists voiced outrage over the move. read more

2024-11-05 22:20:06

Internet Sensation Peanut the Squirrel Mourned After Tragic End

Peanut the squirrel, known for his quirky hats, met a tragic end when officials euthanised him over rabies concerns. This incident adds to the list of unconventional emotional support animals meeting unfortunate fates, including Pebbles the hamster and WallyGator the alligator. read more

2024-11-04 06:10:04

Orphaned squirrel Peanut seized and euthanized, sanctuary owner outraged

Mark Longo made an orphaned squirrel a social media star, but New York state seized and euthanized it. Longo plans to respond to the authorities' actions regarding Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon. read more

2024-11-03 14:50:07

Outrage as New York Authorities Seize and Euthanize Social Media Star "Peanut"

Mark Longo, who made an orphaned squirrel a social media star, vows to respond after New York authorities seized and euthanized the animal following a biting incident. Longo claims the squirrel did not bite anyone during the search. read more

2024-09-06 16:10:07

Michigan Man Charged for Shooting Neighbor's Dog 'Buddy'

A Michigan man, Andrae Maurice Jones, faces charges for shooting his neighbor's dog, 'Buddy,' after the dog got too close to his property. Jones is accused of third-degree killing/torturing an animal, and if convicted, could face up to eight years in prison. read more

2024-09-05 01:40:07

Beluga Whale Hvaldimir Found Dead with Bullet Wounds Sparking Outrage

A beluga whale, known as Hvaldimir and suspected of being a Russian spy, was found dead with bullet wounds off the Norwegian coast. Animal-rights activists are calling for a criminal investigation into the death of the relatively young whale. read more

2024-09-02 09:40:04

Protesters in Istanbul Rally Against Controversial Stray Dog Law

Thousands protest in Istanbul against a new law aiming to remove stray dogs from Turkey's streets, raising fears of mass culling and overcrowded shelters. Critics believe the law threatens the lives of animals with calls for its immediate withdrawal. read more

2024-08-22 19:00:12

Peta Urges Farrow & Ball to Rename Colors Normalizing Animal Exploitation

Farrow & Ball, a renowned high-end paint brand known for creative colour names, is urged by Peta to rename shades such as Dead Salmon and Au Lait which normalize animal exploitation. Peta emphasizes sentience in fish and the impact of dairy farming on cows. read more

2024-08-07 13:10:11

Peta Activists Disrupt Pope's Audience, Urge End to Bullfighting

Animal rights activists from Peta disrupted Pope Francis's weekly audience in the Vatican, condemning bullfighting and calling for the pontiff to condemn the practice. The activists wore t-shirts and raised banners before being escorted out. read more

2024-08-07 11:20:04

PETA Protesters Interrupt Pope's Audience Against Bullfighting

Animal rights activists from PETA disrupted Pope Francis' Vatican audience, urging him to stop blessing bullfighting, as it causes pain and restricts animal movement. The activists wore t-shirts and held banners, calling on the Pope to denounce the blood sport. read more

2024-07-18 07:10:03

An owl cafe in Abu Dhabi faces criticism for alleged animal cruelty as visitors pay to interact with owls. Despite claims of prioritizing the owls' well-being, backlash on social media demands the owls be placed in sanctuaries. read more

2024-06-30 13:40:04

A proposed law in Turkey aims to cull 4 million stray dogs, threatening an ancient culture of caring for street animals. Turkish President Erdoğan's plan has sparked a debate that delves into broader social and cultural issues. read more

2024-06-21 12:10:04

An Arizona sheriff's deputy shot and killed seven starving and abandoned dogs last year after providing water and food, a video footage shows. Outraged local animal rights groups call for action against animal hoarding. read more

2024-05-29 17:20:05

In Sturgeon, Missouri, a lawsuit seeks $1m from the city and a police officer for fatally shooting a blind, deaf dog named Teddy. Allegations include lack of training and unnecessary lethal force, despite footage showing the dog posed no threat. read more

2024-04-04 00:00:00

Animal rights activists in body paint protest at San Diego airport, advocating for orca's freedom from SeaWorld captivity. The activists chant "boycott SeaWorld" and "free Corky" while handcuffed by police. read more