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Georgia debates its ancient ritual of animal sacrifice
Covered in mud and sweat, Vazha climbs up a slippery path. Tough, his face flushed with tension, he struggles to keep up with the other pilgrims as they make their way to the hilltop shrine of Lomisi, an eagle's nest carved into the…
1 in 4 employees in this Utah county work for a company – and it’s cutting jobs
Receiving the call about Smithfield Foods, Milford Mayor Nolan Davis said, was "devastating".Jobs at Smithfield — Beaver County's largest employer — have brought families to west-central Utah. They boosted enrollment in county schools and…
Climate activists disrupted Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee parade, not ‘anti-government…
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Facebook posts circulating in Thailand claim a video viewed tens of thousands of times shows anti-government protesters disrupting a parade in Britain for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum…
Smelly, quirky Farmer John meatpacking plant closes
Visitors to Los Angeles often put on their bucket list the Hollywood Sign, the Venice Boardwalk, the Watts Towers and, for the more adventurous and less nosy, Farmer John's Meatpacking Plant in Vernon.A favored destination for scouts, camp…
Hamilton ‘speechless’ to honorary Brazilian citizenship
SAO PAULO, June 9 (Reuters) - Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he was speechless after being made an honorary citizen of Brazil when the lower house of parliament passed a bill law Thursday.The move was proposed by…
Constitutional recognition of non-human animals in Chile
Animals are not furniture. For an Animalist Constitution!
By Andres Kogan Valderrama
HAVANA TIMES – If approved September 4e, the new constitution could allow a gigantic change in the level of rights in Chile. Likewise, with regard to…
Southland activists will gather for the annual National Animal Rights Day
Animal rights activists will gather in Beverly Hills on Sunday for the 12th National Animal Rights Day, an event that honors the billions of animals killed by humans each year.This year's event, held in conjunction with NARD…
France: No more doggies in the window
A pet-loving nation faces a shake-up in how cats and dogs can join households. From 2024, animals will no longer be sold in stores in France. Regulators hope the move will address a high dropout rate that has only worsened during the…
Ricky Gervais’ Strict Beliefs – Animal Rights and Veganism Until Abandoning God at Age 8
Ricky Gervais' latest Netflix comedy special, SuperNature, has just been released and has stirred the cultural pot yet againRicky Gervais has always been open about his atheism (Image: Getty Images)Few celebrities reach Ricky!-->…
Lawmakers consider bill that would ban cat declawing in most cases in California – CBS Sacramento
Truck driver crashes, leaves scene, leaves ID and tablet, returns to scene, police call him on Facebook#AuburnPolice #DUIdriver Details here: https://cbsloc.al/3yZkFwp The Auburn Police Department took to Facebook to call a man who crashed…
a familiar face in the industry – EURACTIV.com
Although little known to the public, Marc Fesneau, who will head France's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, is respected in the field but has come under fire for his past record on animal welfare. EURACTIV UK…
The Humane Society will provide an update on the animal lab investigation on Tuesday
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WPTA) - The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other animal rights activists will meet at the Statehouse on Tuesday to discuss the investigation into an animal testing lab that was to euthanize 32 beagles…
Group protests McDonald’s use of caged chicken eggs
A Taiwanese environmental and animal rights non-profit group demonstrated in Taipei yesterday to urge fast-food giant McDonald's to stop using eggs from…
Why ‘puppy breeding’ could be banned in NSW
Animal rights activists have claimed they are being 'under attack' by large-scale dog breeders spreading 'hate, deceit and lies' trying to discredit them ahead of the election.Emma Hurst, a member of the Animal Justice Party, which is…
Big Dog Ranch Rescue travels to Europe to rescue displaced animals in Ukraine
South Florida-based Big Dog Ranch Rescue has packed its bags and traveled to Eastern Europe to help displaced dogs from war-torn Ukraine find safe and loving homes as their owners were either forced to flee or killed by the…
Clashes escalate between activists and Griffith Park Pony Ride patrons
A group of animal rights activists are once again concerned about horses being kept for pony rides in Griffith Park, complaining the animals are being forced to work even as temperatures soar into the 90s.Los Angeles Alliance for…
Travel news: where to stay, how to travel and what to eat
Editor's note - Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter. Get news on when destinations open and close, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel…
Kempton Park reptile breeders event canceled after pressure from animal welfare groups
A 'breeder's meeting' for reptile owners due to take place in Kempton Park this summer has been canceled after animal welfare groups raised concerns. The event, organized by the Federation of British Herpetologists (FBH), was scheduled for!-->…
Bite me! Lone Star Tick Invites PETA’s New Vegan Cookbook
For immediate release:May 10, 2022Contact:Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382 Norfolk, Virginia. - While residents of the nation's capital and much of the northeastern United States are reporting meat allergies after being bitten by a lone star…
Ex-SeaWorld Trainer Says ‘Whales Lead a Life of Desperation at Orca Prison’
John Hargrove, who left SeaWorld 10 years ago, is now fighting for captive orcas to receive better care than the type he witnessed in his former job - where he said 'stressed' killer whales were held in prison-like conditionsJohn Hargrove…
China Rescue Dogs battles to save 46 Golden Retrievers, 8 puppies and 22 Corgis from slaughter…
VASS, NC, May 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- China Rescue Dogs, a leading international nonprofit dog rescue based in the United States, is in the midst of an urgent dog rescue effort in China.!-->…
PETA Praises Coast Guard Base for Vegan Options in Main Dining Hall
A bowl of jackfruit bulgogi with fresh cut vegetables and a Korean-inspired sauce. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals…
Craving Bulgogi with Jackfruit? The Coast Guard just won a PETA award for its dining options
Lemon-turmeric pasta with dried tomatoes and pistachios; creamy carrot and ginger soup; jackfruit bulgogi bowls garnished with fresh herbs and sesame seeds. These mouth-watering dishes are just a…
Cape Town Metro to drop baboon management scheme: ‘Animal rights activists have won’
Cape Town finds itself in the middle of a heated clash over the management of baboon troops.The council has run an urban baboon management program for over a decade.It looks like the program will be coming to an end in just over 12…
Animal health and welfare bills receive Royal Assent
Protections for animals were strengthened today as laws banning the use of cruel glue traps and introducing fines for people who fail to provide appropriate levels of care to their pets, zoo animals and livestock have become law.
The Glue…
Amid viral chaos, Shanghai residents band together
Four days into a coronavirus lockdown in her Shanghai neighborhood, Ding Tingting began to worry about the elderly man who lived alone in the apartment below her. She knocked on his door and found that his food supply was running low and…
Treat animals with kindness and respect | Columns
In our current political climate, I would not go so far as to assume…
Presidential candidate Le Pen pledges to regulate animal slaughter if she wins
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has pledged to regulate animal slaughter if she wins future polls against incumbent President Emmanuel Macron. The far-right leader advocated the move, saying it would reduce animal…
Free coffee! PETA will turn away Denver Starbucks customers in additional war on Earth Day
For immediate release:April 20, 2022Contact:Moira Collie 202-483-7382 denver – Because Starbucks accepted that animal-friendly vegan milks are better for the planet but insists on charging them extra, PETA supporters will congregate outside…
Cats, Dogs and Musy the Donkey: Welcome to Kashmir’s First Animal Sanctuary | Global…
On a secluded stretch of land on the banks of the Jhelum River in Srinagar, a baby donkey stands in a paddock eating straw. He was cared for by staff at the first – and only – animal rescue center in Indian-administered Kashmir.A few weeks…
Jews and Muslims in France worry about election promise to end religious animal slaughter
PARIS (AP) — As she cooks lunch and talks politics, Sarah Gutmann has a bad feeling — of future French President Marine Le Pen invading the privacy of her home and meddling with her Jewish faith and plates of kosher…
Lobsters and octopuses have feelings, according to a new animal welfare bill – so will UK law…
Thanks to new legislation, animals will soon be recognized as “sentient beings” in UK law. Sensitivity is not defined in the new Animal Welfare (Sensitivity) Bill, but it is generally understood as the ability to feel. Why, you might…
Peter Singer: Consciousness is not exclusive to humans, or even primates | Culture
Philosopher Peter Singer at Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, New York.Derek GoodwinPeter Singer is the man who convinced half the planet that animals feel pain, the philosopher who pushed parliaments to legislate on animal welfare, the…
SCOTUS Could (and Should) Repeal California’s Animal Rights Law
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a significant challenge to a terrible, regressive California animal rights law that violates the US Constitution, fairness and common sense. The…
Turkey steps up safety efforts for stray animals and citizens
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is continuing its overall efforts on safety and health for stray animals and citizens, a debate that surfaced after bystanders were recently attacked by dogs in Turkey.
Over the…
Brevard K9 Junny Becomes Top Dog in the State
It's official! The winner of the Florida Sheriff's Association's first-ever March Madness contest is K9 Junny with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. comfort dog and ambassador, has been with the department for…
‘Sheep’, ‘Cows’ and ‘Geese’ to doom Urban Outfitters Canada
PETA Rally and Citywide Ad Blitz will target company for selling animal-derived materialsFor immediate release:March 31, 2022Contact:Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382 Salt Lake City –On Saturday, PETA supporters wearing sheep, cow and goose masks…
Captive elephants smuggled into India via Parsa
Acting on a tip-off, a team of security personnel from Pokhariya Region Police Bureau on Saturday arrested three people along with two captive elephants from Pakahamainpur-5 Rural Municipality in Parsa District.Animal rights activists and…
Activists decry inaction against animal rights abuses
Hyderabad: Animal rights activists have expressed concern over a number of breaches of the law and problems faced by pet owners and the outright violation of the Animal Transport Rules 1978.
Animal transport rules state that animals…
Cameroon: Wildlife trafficker sentenced to more than a year in prison
A wildlife trafficker has been sentenced to more than a year in prison by the Bertoua court of first instance for trafficking pangolin scales.
He was found guilty in court on March 8 for unlawful possession of protected wildlife,…
PETA among more than 30 animal rights groups to take action as vital animal welfare bills could be…
Alarming reports indicate the government could backtrack on vital animal welfare bills which would be an outrageous betrayal of humans and other animals and mean the UK remains complicit in a appalling cruelty.
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Cockfighting Ring Bust Highlights Rising Animal Abuse in South Carolina | News
RIDGEVILLE – Animal rights activists have praised the tipster who alerted authorities to a cockfighting ring…
Rowe man faces animal cruelty charge after more than 60 dogs seized on property | Local News
A Rowe man is facing an animal cruelty charge and four other counts after authorities discovered dozens of…
Animal rights activist calls for audit of animal rescue nonprofits
On Friday, Pass Christian police arrested Ethel and Richard Ross, 56, on 70 counts of animal cruelty each – and their bonds were set at $3,500.
The department had received an anonymous report of a foul odor emanating from…
When You Can Hunt During Michigan’s Extended Bobcat Season
The Natural Resources Commission voted unanimously Thursday to extend Michigan's bobcat hunting season, despite strong opposition from animal rights activists.This means there will be a new season in nine counties, Kent, Ionia, Montcalm,…
My Octopus Eater: Critics Say Farm Projects Are Unethical and Unsustainable | marine life
OAccording to Dr. Alex Schnell, one of the most challenging aspects of working with octopuses is their mood swings. They can be bold and gregarious one day, "and then the next day they refuse to come out of their den," says the behavioral…
Animal heads in plastic bag discovered in East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Animal heads in a plastic bag caught the attention of police in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, in late February.
In a recent development in March, an animal rights organization claimed the incident was linked to a possible religious ritual…
Impossible Foods and Kroger are working on new plant-based meat products
Plant-based company Impossible Foods and Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain in the United States, are working on a new partnership, Stuart W. Aitken, director of merchandising and marketing at Kroger, said at an investor event. last…
Coast Woman charged with animal cruelty; 30 dead dogs found | Mississippi News
SAUCIER, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi woman faces more than two dozen charges after more than 30 dead dogs were found on her property.The woman was arrested on Wednesday. She faces one count of animal cruelty and 30 counts of simple animal…
Could Utah’s bill bring more puppy mills to the state?
About 50 protesters, some with dogs, gathered at the state Capitol on Thursday to denounce a bill aimed at preventing cities from regulating puppy mills.
HB476 would prohibit local governments from…
‘Sopranos’ actress orders New York horse racing grants
NEW YORK CITY â Carmela Soprano wants to put a hit on New York's $230 million in grants for racetracks.Emmy-winning actress Edie Falco lent part of her 'Sopranos' chandelier on Monday to a coalition of animal rights…
Helping Dogs Who Have No One to Supervise
About three years ago, Aama, a dog, gave birth to six puppies on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley. What should have been cause for celebration became a battleground for the locals. Aama's five puppies were buried alive by some…
Animal activists say California’s pet ‘bill of rights’ legislation should be…
February 25, 2022, 4:00 a.m.Updated 2 hours agoBy: News 12 StaffProposed legislation in California would give cats and dogs their own "bill of rights," and some animal activists believe the same should be done in New York.David Seely,…
In a historic vote, Italy enshrined the protection of the environment and animals in its…
After a long effort of five years, the Italian parliament vote in favor of including animal protection in the national constitution. New amendment to the Constitution declares the protection of the environment and animals as a founding…
Legal victory: former dairy supplier Nestlé will be prosecuted for animal cruelty
Pennsylvania State Police and the District Attorney's Office (DA) will prosecute dairy farm Martin Farms on multiple animal cruelty charges after a ruling this month by the Pennsylvania Superior Court. The decision comes after animal…
Economic development officials invited Reptilia to London, Ont., despite zoo ban, zoo boss says
London's economic development agency has courted a private Ontario reptile zoo to expand into the city, despite opposition from some councilors and the fact that zoos have been illegal within city limits for over a decade, according to…
Sir Mark Todd’s actions highlight ‘systemic’ issues in equine sport
A leading animal rights organization says footage of equestrian champion Sir Mark Todd whipping a horse with a stick highlights "systemic" issues facing equestrian sports. A video of Todd was posted over the weekend showing him whipping…
Paul McCartney joins PETA to stop animal testing of European products – Billboard
Paul McCartney continues his work with PETA - this time advocating for the non-profit animal rights organization's 'Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics' European Citizens' Initiative to uphold the ban on animal testing for cosmetic products.
The…
Paul McCartney calls out animal abusers, demanding an end to cosmetics testing in the EU
_Dr. Julia Baines is head of science policy at PETA. Here, she gives us her perspective on why the EU animal testing ban could be rolled back and the impact it would have on innocent animals._Europe's ban on animal testing for cosmetics is…
6 out of 10 South Koreans support
SEOUL, South Korea, 09 Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a government meeting on Sept. 27, 2021, South Korean President Moon Jae-in raised the country's ban on eating dogs. While chairing a government policy coordination meeting on…
Government ignorance sees animal activist campaigns increase
The battles of David and Goliath loom for the animal welfare and environmental movement in 2022.
Omicron and Delta pushed critical issues out of the mainstream media, covering mega-developments with any serious investigation. Major…
Despite many dissenting voices: animal experiments on monkeys can continue in Bremen
The rector of the University of Bremen, Professor Bernd Scholz-Reiter, hailed the judgment of the administrative court of Bremen, which granted an urgent request from the brain researcher, Professor Andreas Kreiter, as a victory for…
Free coffee! PETA to hijack Starbucks customers in overcharge war
For immediate release:February 4, 2022Contact:David Perle 202-483-7382 Santa Cruz, California. – Because Starbucks accepted that animal-friendly vegan milks are better for the planet but insists on charging them extra, PETA supporters will…
“Rent a puppy for a day”
(123rf)The pet scene in South Korea is evolving, with more than 10 million of the country's 51 million people owning pets. A variety of businesses cater to pet owners or their beloved animal friends, ranging from high-end clothing to…
‘Nothing to do, nowhere to go’: what happens when elephants live alone
Few laws or regulations prevent elephants from isolating themselves. The AZA requires that zoos with female elephants must "have a minimum of three females (or space to have three females)" - meaning a zoo can retain its accredited status…
Exit polls show Socialists victory in Portuguese legislative elections – POLITICO
LISBON — Prime Minister António Costa's Socialist Party is poised to win a surprisingly comfortable victory in Sunday's Portuguese general election, according to exit polls, establishing Costa's third consecutive term.
The…
PETA calls on Rice County prosecutor to charge chinchilla rancher
FARIBAULT, Minn. (KTTC) — Animal rights group PETA is asking the Rice County prosecutor to reopen a case against former chinchilla farm owner Dan Moulton of Chatfield.Late last summer, PETA conducted a secret investigation into Dan…
Inside Paul O’Grady’s gorgeous farmhouse he shares with four dogs, pigs and kittens
Any Paul O'Grady fan will know the love he has for animals, so it should come as no surprise to discover that he shares his home with a multitude of pets. Paul moved to London from Birkenhead and while working as a social worker he!-->…
New Point La Jolla closure proposal ‘still not quite right’, some say
Even the offer of more access to Boomer Beach wasn't enough to satisfy some who attended this week's La Jolla Parks & Beaches meeting to discuss Point La Jolla's planned closure, people from both sides of the issue claiming that the…
Taeyeon Expresses Outrage Over The King Of Tears, Lee Bang Won’s Animal Abuse Controversy
Girls' Generation's Taeyeon is the latest celebrity to express outrage over the animal abuse controversy on the set of The King of Tears, Lee Bang Wonwhere a horse died after filming a dangerous sequence.On November 2, during the…
Girl’s Generation Taeyeon Was ‘In Tears’ Over Animal Abuse Incident While Filming…
Several Korean artists have expressed outrage after it was revealed that an injured horse on the set of period drama, “The King of Tears: Lee Bang-won,” died a week later. The horse reportedly tripped over a rope during the hectic filming…
My late daughter inspired me to become an animal rights activist
This story was originally presented as part of a 6 minute memory event on the theme "Turning Point", organized last February on Zoom. Described as "quick storytelling for a cause", the live events feature a dozen presenters sharing…
Hong Kong plans to cull 2,000 hamsters over Covid fears. Pet owners are outraged
The Hong Kong government's announcement on Tuesday sparked outrage among pet owners and animal rights activists, with several online petitions urging authorities to reconsider.It comes after an emerging cluster linked to the Little Boss pet…
Indian cowboys grab the bull by the horns in Jallikattu
Published on: 01/17/2022 - 14:58
Madurai (India) (AFP) - On Monday, teams of daring young men fought in the mud with raging bulls at an often deadly Indian festival that has been a…
‘Animals are not a prop’: Gucci slammed for using real tigers in new campaign
Gucci is being slammed by social media users after its new campaign, which celebrates the Chinese Year of the Tiger, featured real tigers.The Italian designer unveiled the collection, named GucciTiger, on Instagram earlier this month. It…
Gucci Year of the Tiger ads slammed by animal rights NGO for ‘glorifying’ wild animals
Gucci has been called out by non-profit animal rights organization World Animal Protection for "glorifying wild animals in captivity" in its latest Gucci Tiger collection to mark the Year of the Tiger. The luxury brand…
Honor Betty White through an animal fundraiser in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana (KLFY) - In honor of the late Betty White, the Lafayette Animal Shelter is partnering with a local non-profit organization to raise funds for animals.
The director of the nonprofit said Betty White is one of…
F1 Gossip: Vettel set to return to Red Bull – Ecclestone | F1
- In an interview with Sport1.deFormer F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said he believes Sebastian Vettel should return to Red Bull to show people how fast he is still."When he feels like it," Ecclestone said when asked when Vettel is…
Animal Rights Lawyer Shocked By Northeastern MP Bill Tilley Supporting Tying Up Brumbies | Border…
news, local news, A founder of the BRUMBY action group was stunned to find that an MP from the North East was promoting wild horses with a lasso in the Alpine National Park. Marilyn Nuske was responding to Bill Tilley by saying that he…
What is the “Betty White Challenge” sweeping through social media?
Betty White was the friend of countless animals throughout her legendary life, and now that legacy lives on.
A new challenge inspired by the late comedy icon is currently breaking through social networks.…