Animal Welfare

Why is the U.S. Proposing protections for an animal that doesn’t live here? InsideClimate News21:27
Birmingham dog owner jailed for leaving Boxer with horror injury after fight Birmingham Live21:18
More than 100 cats rescued from one home after owner became 'overwhelmed' The Northern Echo20:27
Cat killed by 'nasty, close range' shot with air rifle in 'cruel upward trend' Manchester Evening News19:13
Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty after cattle and sheep found housed with carcasses BreakingNews.ie16:36
Rescued bears settling into new home BBC07:32

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In the last 4 hours
Good news | SPCA releases captured baboon back into the wild – Watch The South African13:21
Dog left 'cowering in fear' after beatings looking for new home nine months after RSPCA rescue Lancs Live13:02
Supporters gather in Dudley to back Brooke’s global donkey campaign Stourbridge News, West Midlands12:52
Pet owner speaks of 'extortionate' vet bills after cat mauled by terrier Oxford Mail12:40
In the last 8 hours
Update | SPCA confirms capture of baboon on the loose in Cape Town The South African09:17
Vet tells dog owners 'don't use ice' as heatwave mistake can prove fatal The Mirror08:11
Earlier today
Rescued bears settling into new home BBC07:32
Owners urged to keep pets healthy in hot weather BBC07:32
'Historic moment' as endangered African ducklings hatch at Chester Zoo Evening Leader07:21
Animal owners warned of 'huge risks' of heatwave BBC07:20
Cat looking for home where she'll 'continue to flourish' East Anglian Daily Times06:30
Dog lover takes on epic challenge with four-legged friend to help animal shelter Warrington Guardian06:30
RSPCA issues urgent advice to pet owners as heatwave hits UK Bridport & Lyme Regis News06:29
Meet four dogs looking to leave the shelter and find forever homes The Whitehaven News, Cumbria06:03
Westminster Life: Standing firm on farming standards Peterborough Telegraph00:03
Yesterday
Bonnyville Lemonade stand raises money for SPCA Lakeland Today22:37 20-Jun-25
DC Circuit orders EPA to review 2023-2025 biofuel standard for environmental harms Courthouse News21:59 20-Jun-25
Why Is the U.S. Proposing Protections for an Animal That Doesn’t Live Here? InsideClimate News21:27 20-Jun-25
Birmingham dog owner jailed for leaving Boxer with horror injury after fight Birmingham Live21:18 20-Jun-25
P.E.I. Humane Society warns of reported impersonations of animal protection officers CBC.ca20:59 20-Jun-25
More than 100 cats rescued from one home after owner became 'overwhelmed' The Northern Echo20:27 20-Jun-25
Keep your pets safe during heatwave: RSPCA's urgent advice The Northern Echo20:27 20-Jun-25
‘Critical condition’: BC SPCA works to restore health of six surrendered puppies CHEK News19:28 20-Jun-25
Cat killed by 'nasty, close range' shot with air rifle in 'cruel upward trend' Manchester Evening News19:13 20-Jun-25
Bird flu confirmed in 75,000 layer hens on North Yorkshire farm Farming UK19:11 20-Jun-25
Sunday fun at Okeford Veterinary Centre Charity Dog Show Okehampton Today, Devon18:59 20-Jun-25
Jailed: Birmingham man left his dog to suffer with untreated injury Express & Star18:13 20-Jun-25
Dogs Trust Basildon shares top tips ahead of 'Take Your Dog to Work Day' Echo News18:08 20-Jun-25
San Diego's Frozen Zoo marks 50 years of breakthrough conservation research 10News, San Diego17:21 20-Jun-25
Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty after cattle and sheep found housed with carcasses BreakingNews.ie16:36 20-Jun-25
RSPCA seeks animal rescue officers in south Wales Nation.Cymru15:34 20-Jun-25
Bluetongue Policy in Wales Welsh Government (Press Release)15:29 20-Jun-25
Fowl Play: ‘Swan whisperer’ banned from Hyde Park after hugging and kissing protected birds LBC News15:11 20-Jun-25
Farmer admits to housing sheep and cattle in sheds with numerous dead carcasses Irish Examiner14:56 20-Jun-25
Man convicted in wildlife crime case Northern Ireland Police (Press Release)14:43 20-Jun-25
Man ordered to rehome dogs because he can't control them Bournemouth Daily Echo14:36 20-Jun-25
"A Whale of a Day" comes to Sandilands for interactive celebration of marine life and conservation East Lindsey District Council (Press Release)14:33 20-Jun-25
Akritas Cape: a recently discovered raptor migration hotspot in the Balkans Cambridge Core14:07 20-Jun-25
More than 100 cats rescued by the RSPCA from one property in Tyne and Wear Newcastle World14:05 20-Jun-25
‘What we found inside was shocking’: puppy among animals found in distress at home Inverness Courier, Scotland13:19 20-Jun-25
Puppy business’ breeding manager found guilty of causing more than 80 dogs unnecessary suffering Newark Advertiser13:14 20-Jun-25
Dog breeds most at risk in scorching heatwave as owners told to check gums The Mirror13:12 20-Jun-25
Icelandic puffins chilling out in Cornish heatwave Holsworthy Post13:06 20-Jun-25
RSPCA rescues more than 100 cats from South Tyneside home after owner become overwhelmed Chronicle Live12:48 20-Jun-25
RSPCA branch opens new public veterinary practice Vet Times12:23 20-Jun-25
RSPCA issues urgent advice to pet owners as amber heat alert issued East Anglian Daily Times12:20 20-Jun-25
FAQ: Hit an animal while driving on Singapore roads? Here’s what you should do Channel NewsAsia12:20 20-Jun-25
Rare ducklings hatch at Chester Zoo in 'historic' moment Northwich Guardian12:14 20-Jun-25
Conservationists race to rescue England’s turtle doves from extinction Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:48 20-Jun-25
Hero schoolboy saves cat being beaten by gang of yobs Birmingham Live11:34 20-Jun-25
Dogs Trust Marks Eighth National Dog Friendly Ireland Day Dublin People11:31 20-Jun-25
Bluetongue virus: MPs warn border livestock restrictions will be catastrophic for English and Welsh farmers Shropshire Star11:25 20-Jun-25
Animal health status a ‘clear driver’ of sustainability levels – vet Agriland11:17 20-Jun-25
Hotel which uses a live panda to wake up guests is rapped by local forestry bureau amid animal… MailOnline11:03 20-Jun-25
Chinese hotel told ‘red panda wake-up service’ must stop The Independent11:00 20-Jun-25
Sustrans wildlife campaign potentially misled donors, regulator finds Civil Society10:39 20-Jun-25
Chester Zoo makes history with birth of rare ducklings Cheshire Live10:33 20-Jun-25
Clydebank and Cumbernauld victims' desperate attempts to save dogs from illegal puppy trader Glasgow Live10:31 20-Jun-25
Shoppers value animal welfare labels, but not too much The Times of Malta10:30 20-Jun-25
Ireland Could Be the ‘Loose Leash’ for Puppy Smugglers Warns Butler Ulster Unionist Party10:05 20-Jun-25
RSPCA issues advice to Derbyshire pet owners during heatwave – with temperatures set to reach… Derbyshire Times10:04 20-Jun-25
Record 386 cases of animal cruelty opened this year: they have increased by almost four times UNN.ua08:51 20-Jun-25
A dog can die in a hot car in minutes warns Dogs Trust North Devon Gazette07:33 20-Jun-25
From Cochise to Congress: How Local Extremism Threatens Wolves—and the Endangered Species Act CounterPunch06:46 20-Jun-25
Meet the seals injured by flying discs - which cost up to £15k to cure Lynn News06:07 20-Jun-25
Trail hunting – important tradition or cover for illegal hunting? East Anglia Bylines05:35 20-Jun-25
Victims of illegal puppy trader open up on heartbreak of desperate attempt to save dogs Daily Record04:42 20-Jun-25
CITES Secretary-General visits Samoa to promote stronger representation in CITES by Pacific island countries and to… Pacific Regional Environment Programme03:48 20-Jun-25
In the last 7 days
Woman handed ten-year ban after running illegal puppy farm STV22:05 19-Jun-25
10 black rhinos moved to Mozambique to revive extinct population New Zealand Herald21:55 19-Jun-25
Stella McCartney hits back at 'false' objections to plans for £5million Scottish retreat MailOnline20:51 19-Jun-25
Rescued bears 'making progress' ahead of move BBC20:17 19-Jun-25
SPCA brings in six severely dehydrated, underweight puppies from B.C. Interior Fraser Valley News20:08 19-Jun-25
Warrington vet practice helps short-nosed dogs breathe easier in warmer weather Warrington Guardian19:28 19-Jun-25
Runcorn vets issues warning amid rise in heatstroke and sunburn in pets Runcorn & Widnes World, Cheshire19:22 19-Jun-25
Video: Animal welfare campaigners hold protest outside busy York shop York Press19:20 19-Jun-25
Man receives time served for break and enter, kicking puppy Discover Moose Jaw19:02 19-Jun-25
6 underweight, dehydrated pups from Thompson Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA Kelowna Capital News18:39 19-Jun-25
SPCA brings in six severely dehydrated, underweight puppies from TNRD property CFJC Today18:31 19-Jun-25
Older Cat Adopted and Then Returned to California Shelter for Being 'Too Needy' People18:30 19-Jun-25
Dogs Trust Evesham issues warning against leaving your dog in a car Cotswold Journal18:25 19-Jun-25
Dumped XL bullies are risk to officers - council BBC18:05 19-Jun-25
RSPCA issues urgent heatwave advice for pet owners as temperatures rise OnTheWight18:01 19-Jun-25
RSPCA calls for ban on goldfish as prizes at funfairs The Independent17:58 19-Jun-25
Exciting rediscovery of threatened hazel dormice marks conservation success on the Isle of Wight OnTheWight17:51 19-Jun-25
Western Burrowing Owl’s CESA Candidacy Triggers New Compliance Obligations for Developers JD Supra17:16 19-Jun-25
Butler Welcomes Veterinary Medicine Progress But Warns Long-Term Certainty Still Needed Ulster Unionist Party17:07 19-Jun-25
UK Zoo Helps Hatch Three of World’s Rarest Birds–Blue-Eyed Doves–with Only 11 Left in Wild Good News Network16:48 19-Jun-25
Do you know where your children are? - Authorities release video of youths they are looking to… Sunderland Echo16:33 19-Jun-25
Planning to go to the zoo this summer? Read this first i News15:17 19-Jun-25
BVA responds to Government’s plans to ensure supply of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland British Veterinary Association (Press Release)15:11 19-Jun-25
Woman given 10-year animal ban following probe into illegal puppy trade Glasgow Evening Times14:47 19-Jun-25
Illegal puppy farmer banned from keeping pets for 10 years Irvine Times14:46 19-Jun-25
Vet issues stern warning over walking pets in 25 degree heat with shocking human comparison LADbible14:18 19-Jun-25
Vets issue urgent heatstroke advice for pet owners as temperatures soar across the UK British Veterinary Association (Press Release)12:59 19-Jun-25
Endangered shark spotted in shallow waters off British beach The Mirror12:56 19-Jun-25
Verdict expected in ‘breeding manager’s animal welfare trial Newark Advertiser12:29 19-Jun-25
Stop Loan Sharks team visits Droitwich to protect vulnerable borrowers Worcester News12:18 19-Jun-25
Jodie Marsh dances with Nigel Farage as he tries to hide face from camera Daily Star12:12 19-Jun-25
Here's when you should change a logo, according to the leader behind Walmart, Burger King and Uber rebrands Creative Bloq12:11 19-Jun-25
JK Rowling's barrister friend says she was banned by her vet for her gender-critical beliefs -… MailOnline12:02 19-Jun-25
Badger cull will not be extended, government confirms as it seeks 'holistic' strategy to eradicate bTB LBC News11:41 19-Jun-25
Bristol animal shelter to relocate after 120+ years due to stress on animals and staff Bristol World11:39 19-Jun-25
Vets guide to creating a purrfect pet friendly garden The Carlisle News & Star11:24 19-Jun-25
RSPCA: Meet 17 adorable cats and dogs looking to meet their forever humans Blackpool Gazette11:08 19-Jun-25
Animal rights activists to ‘shut down’ KFC drive-thrus The Grocer10:39 19-Jun-25
RSPCA Manchester: Meet 13 adorable animals looking to meet their forever humans Manchester World10:05 19-Jun-25
Group packages now available at Dartmoor Zoo Group Leisure09:49 19-Jun-25
Cavapoo and owner 'covered in blood' after savage attack Liverpool Echo09:34 19-Jun-25
Research project aims to revolutionise dairy goat welfare monitoring using wearable sensor technology News Archive08:51 19-Jun-25
Vet's clever way to test if your dog is dehydrated in seconds The Mirror08:25 19-Jun-25
Direct action hits KFC drive-thru The Ecologist08:04 19-Jun-25
Deer found dead after getting caught in net on Cheshire tennis court Cheshire Live06:15 19-Jun-25
Cats Protection charity celebrates 60th anniversary Newbury Weekly News05:56 19-Jun-25
Whales still aren’t ‘eating all the fish’ (commentary) Mongabay01:50 19-Jun-25

      
            
      
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Latest news on animal welfare, covering pet care, livestock protection, wildlife conservation, animal rights campaigns, shelter updates, and legal developments worldwide.

Animal welfare remains a critical global concern, with organizations like the RSPCA, World Animal Protection, and PETA leading efforts to protect and improve the lives of animals. Recent statistics show that worldwide, approximately 60 billion farm animals are raised for food annually, while millions of companion animals enter shelters each year.

Current developments focus on strengthening animal protection laws, improving conditions in industrial farming, and addressing wildlife trafficking. The UK's Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 has set new standards for recognising animal sentience, while campaigns against intensive farming practices continue to gain momentum. Major retailers and food producers are increasingly adopting higher welfare standards in response to consumer demand.

Community initiatives play a crucial role in animal welfare, from local shelter programmes to wildlife rehabilitation centres. Success stories include the rising adoption rates of rescue animals, growing support for animal-friendly products, and innovative projects like therapy animals in healthcare settings. The bond between humans and animals continues to strengthen, with more people viewing pets as family members.

The modern animal welfare movement traces its roots to 19th-century Britain, with the founding of the RSPCA in 1824. This laid the groundwork for today's comprehensive approach to animal protection, encompassing domestic pets, farm animals, and wildlife. The Five Freedoms framework, developed in the 1960s, continues to guide welfare standards globally.

Our NewsNow feed provides essential updates on animal welfare issues, from policy changes to grassroots initiatives. By following this feed, readers stay informed about crucial developments in animal protection, enabling them to make informed decisions about supporting animal welfare causes and understanding the impact of their consumer choices on animal lives worldwide.

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