Animal Welfare

Deputy First Minister rejects petition aimed at ending scientific experiments on animals Nation.Cymru08:09
Woman charged amid claims she punched and kicked dog Tivyside Advertiser, Wales11:49
Animal ban for couple who inflicted fatal injuries on dogs Stourbridge News, West Midlands06:41
Opinion | Ending animal cruelty in Fiji Fiji Times00:53
Hull man banned from keeping dogs for life after posting 'despicable' hunting videos on TikTok Hull Live15:25
Is resurrecting extinct animals a good idea? BBC14:12
TikToker 'glamorised suffering for likes' in animal fight videos ITV12:22

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Lose your dog or lose your home The Nenagh Guardian09:16

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RSPB Cymru to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day with events across Wales Nation.Cymru08:44

In the last 4 hours

Video: 'People forget pets are luxury items': Vet uses NHS comparison to hit back at price critics | Money Sky News06:58

Farmers helping iconic bird fear future funding cuts BBC06:30

Northern Ireland’s biggest animal welfare charities sitting on millions in cash reserves The Irish News06:19

Community Unites To Oppose Bird Shooting Season At Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere Scoop06:15

In the last 8 hours

Red panda count from May, census of endangered species after 7 years in two parks The Telegraph, Calcutta02:43

Yesterday

Satellite tracking reveals key forest habitats for endangered wolverines Helsinki Times15:44 27-Apr-25

Five adorable rescue dog looking for their forever homes in Lancashire Lancs Live14:24 27-Apr-25

‘It’s cruel and it’s outdated’: Animal welfare groups support MSP’s Bill calling for ban on racing Sunday Post14:23 27-Apr-25

New Stoke-on-Trent vets opens promising pets 'five-star experience' Stoke-On-Trent Live13:30 27-Apr-25

Nine gorgeous greyhounds and lurchers up for adoption at RSPCA Leeds including ex-racing dog… Yorkshire Evening Post11:33 27-Apr-25

Dogs Trust Shoreham issues urgent appeal for foster carers for dogs The Argus, Sussex10:12 27-Apr-25

Meet Root, the turtle with a mobility aid made of Lego Yahoo! UK & Ireland10:10 27-Apr-25

‘Lax’ regulatory system: Scottish salmon sector could have faced millions in fines The Scottish Herald08:49 27-Apr-25

Rdi, others petition World Bank to stop financing factory farming projects The Nation, Nigeria08:15 27-Apr-25

Together For Animals: Mspca To Host Feline Fundraising Night In Support Of Animal Welfare Lovin Malta08:10 27-Apr-25

Deputy First Minister rejects petition aimed at ending scientific experiments on animals Nation.Cymru08:09 27-Apr-25

Increase in nest boxes for visiting swifts BBC06:58 27-Apr-25

Ludhiana: Protest against biogas plant in Jagraon village; several detained, tear gas shells fired as villagers clash… Hindustan Times01:46 27-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

Shark permits suspended Oman Observer20:40 26-Apr-25

Pdsa warns all dog owners to 'always' check their pets for dangerous grass seeds Glasgow Evening Times19:37 26-Apr-25

This upcoming life sim features co-op survival, farming, factory automation, time-travel romance, ghost hunting and… PC Gamer18:31 26-Apr-25

Push to gut the Endangered Species Act is reckless U-T San Diego18:18 26-Apr-25

Urgent warning over deadly parasite that eats your organs sweeps Europe into US Daily Star12:20 26-Apr-25

Woman charged amid claims she punched and kicked dog Tivyside Advertiser, Wales11:49 26-Apr-25

Disturbing nesting birds and damaging nests can devastate wild bird populations warns rural engagement officer Your Harlow10:23 26-Apr-25

RSPCA issues warning after deer's head gets trapped in football net in Lancashire garden Lancashire Evening Post09:05 26-Apr-25

Nik Nazmi: Without strong action, Malayan tapir could face same fate as Sumatran rhino Malay Mail08:53 26-Apr-25

Animal ban for couple who inflicted fatal injuries on dogs Stourbridge News, West Midlands06:41 26-Apr-25

New huts will help hedgehogs on road to recovery Lynn News06:08 26-Apr-25

Dozens of women's skeletons found lying in Welsh beauty spot, as strange new discovery made Wales Online05:22 26-Apr-25

Greyhound and Lurcher dogs looking for 'friendly and patient' forever homes Leeds Live04:46 26-Apr-25

OPINION | Ending animal cruelty in Fiji Fiji Times00:53 26-Apr-25

LAPD officers visit dog rescued amid animal cruelty investigation ABC7 / KABC-TV20:28 25-Apr-25

Bizarre ‘bone collector’ caterpillar discovered by UH scientists University of Hawaii20:12 25-Apr-25

Two pets found on island in Vietnam turn out to be critically endangered species Miami Herald18:43 25-Apr-25

Federal Agencies Propose Rescission of “Harm” Definition Under Endangered Species Act JD Supra18:22 25-Apr-25

Police save dog from Lydney home The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Review18:05 25-Apr-25

Ontario’s new mining bill is a ‘vendetta’ against species at risk: environmentalists Toronto Star18:01 25-Apr-25

Birds killed in second suspected catapult attack BBC16:55 25-Apr-25

Jodie Marsh defends giving llama cannabis oil as she fights farm decision Essex Live16:16 25-Apr-25

FWS and NMFS Propose to Eliminate Habitat Loss From the Definition of "Harm" Under the ESA: Is This the "Best Meaning"… JD Supra15:29 25-Apr-25

Hull man banned from keeping dogs for life after posting 'despicable' hunting videos on TikTok Hull Live15:25 25-Apr-25

SPCA Monterey County rescues dozens of malnourished pelicans East Bay Times15:15 25-Apr-25

Wakefield RSPCA announce spring 'Paws 4 a Walk' fundraiser is cancelled Wakefield Express15:09 25-Apr-25

Public warned not to disturb bird habitats Fermanagh Herald14:40 25-Apr-25

Pete Wicks and Dogs Trust reunite for Smash-Hit Show Your Harlow14:40 25-Apr-25

Major Shift Proposed for Endangered Species Act Interpretation: Redefining “Harm” JD Supra14:38 25-Apr-25

Is resurrecting extinct animals a good idea? BBC14:12 25-Apr-25

Cork dog 'used for badger baiting' left with severe scarring - needs loving new owners Cork Beo13:06 25-Apr-25

TikToker 'glamorised suffering for likes' in animal fight videos ITV12:22 25-Apr-25

Monkey 'defies medical odds' and gives birth BBC11:46 25-Apr-25

Newborn kitten trapped down hole and buried under rubble Manchester Evening News11:31 25-Apr-25

Deer trapped in football net rescued by RSPCA BBC11:17 25-Apr-25

Pete Wicks and Dogs Trust set to reunite in Basildon for new series of TV show Echo News10:53 25-Apr-25

Couple sentenced after cattle kept in deep mud and without proper water access Salisbury Journal10:06 25-Apr-25

Scots woman banned from keeping animals for five years after extreme neglect Daily Record09:56 25-Apr-25

Lack of ISPCA inspector in Limerick is ‘heartbreaking and infuriating’ Limerick Post09:07 25-Apr-25

Utica National looks to upsize Genesee Street Re cat bond to as much as $150m Artemis (Weblog)09:05 25-Apr-25

Salisbury farmers sentenced following mistreatment of cattle Wiltshire Council08:45 25-Apr-25

Heartbreaking images show deer trapped in football net at Lancashire garden Lancs Live08:41 25-Apr-25

‘One dog, one home’ – Cumbrian charity calls for dog foster carers The Whitehaven News, Cumbria08:12 25-Apr-25

Owner distraught after dog left with 'serious puncture wounds' in attack Wales Online07:29 25-Apr-25

Manx Wildlife Week 'to honour conservation groups' BBC06:55 25-Apr-25

How Lab-Grown Meat Could Bring an End to Needless Animal Cruelty CounterPunch06:54 25-Apr-25

Premier Foods named among top performers for animal welfare Public Sector Catering06:34 25-Apr-25

CHARLIE WHELAN: The Law of Unintended Consequences and the demise of capercaillie Strathspey and Badenoch Herald, Scotland06:34 25-Apr-25

Watch: RSPCA crews free distressed deer caught in football net Lancashire Telegraph05:43 25-Apr-25

Scots dog walker plans XL Bully 'pack walks' for owners facing 'abuse' over ban Daily Record04:52 25-Apr-25

Using pet insurance claims to predict occurrence of vector-borne and zoonotic disease in humans in the United States Nature.com04:19 25-Apr-25

Dog stuck at RSPCA rescue centre for six months in search of forever home Daily Echo03:53 25-Apr-25

EU mulls imposing trade restrictions on all eels under int'l treaty The Mainichi03:49 25-Apr-25

Adoptable pet of the month: Cuddly corso covets forever family Powell River Peak02:31 25-Apr-25

Rdi, Groups Petition World Bank to Stop Financing Factory Farming Projects ThisDay Live02:09 25-Apr-25

Vet service treats almost 35,000 pets in five years South Wales Argus23:52 24-Apr-25

"Harm" Redefined: "Habitat Modification" Could Be Cut from Endangered Species Act Regulations JD Supra22:10 24-Apr-25

Warning over 'illegal' act as parent seen walking child on railway track Stoke-On-Trent Live21:54 24-Apr-25

RSPCA Animal Care Centre, O’halloran Hill, Adelaide e-architect20:19 24-Apr-25

Endangered and threatened species could lose habitats under Trump proposal Boise State Public Radio20:15 24-Apr-25

Draper Supports FDA's Decision to Reduce Dependence on Animal Testing PRWeb (Press Release)19:26 24-Apr-25

Paying fishers to release endangered catches can aid conservation, but only if done right ScienceDaily19:03 24-Apr-25

Badger control linked to TB rate decline in Lra ‘hotspots’ Farmers Weekly Interactive18:06 24-Apr-25

Sleaford woman inspired by autistic nephew to run London Marathon for support dog charity LincolnshireWorld17:41 24-Apr-25

Global agarwood trade heavily dependent on wild, threatened trees: Study Mongabay17:36 24-Apr-25

Noah the greyhound finds his forever home after 1,000 days at Dogs Trust Stratford Standard, Warwickshire17:02 24-Apr-25

RSPCA on hunt for more Wildlife Friends Stratford Standard, Warwickshire16:52 24-Apr-25

Game-Changing ‘Patients-On-A-Chip’ Tech Exposes Drugs That Secretly Harm The Brain Study Finds16:51 24-Apr-25

Endangered species may have been part of ancient funeral feasts in Morocco cave Macon.com16:49 24-Apr-25

Dog expert's urgent warning to Shropshire owners over common walking habit that could seriously harm your pet Shropshire Star16:49 24-Apr-25

Trump science cuts roil university labs, targeting bird feeder research, AI literacy work and… MailOnline16:47 24-Apr-25

Latest WeBS Alerts Official Statistics published Joint Nature Conservation Committee (Press Release)16:47 24-Apr-25

Stop Financing Factory Farms: Compassion joins World Bank protests Compassion in World Farming16:21 24-Apr-25

New cat café opens in Essex high street as a sanctuary for rescue animals Essex Live16:11 24-Apr-25

Vet issues urgent warning to dog owners about why you should never play fetch with a stick MailOnline16:02 24-Apr-25

'I'm so excited to be living my dream': Rugby runner gears up for marathon challenge Warwickshire World16:00 24-Apr-25

How pets can enrich your life: Leading vet charity weighs in The Whitehaven News, Cumbria15:55 24-Apr-25

Serial Cat-Killer Suspect Caught in California, Linked to Multiple Feline Deaths TMZ.com15:22 24-Apr-25

Animal Legal Defense Fund Grant Helps Puppy Recover from Severe Leg Injury Animal Legal Defense Fund (Press Release)14:59 24-Apr-25

Ontario is killing its Endangered Species Act. Here’s what you need to know The Narwhal14:54 24-Apr-25

Healthiest dog breeds that are less likely to need costly vet trips are named The Mirror14:30 24-Apr-25

Federal Proposal to Rescind ESA’s ‘Harm’ Definition Raises the Stakes for California’s AB 1319 National Law Review14:07 24-Apr-25

RSPCA: Meet 18 delightful cats and dogs looking to meet their forever humans Blackpool Gazette14:04 24-Apr-25

Darlington couple sentenced after leaving dog to starve to death in filthy kennel Chronicle Live13:58 24-Apr-25

'Halal Is Not The Problem, Exaggerated Meat Consumption Is': Animal Welfare Commissioner Alison Bezzina Lovin Malta13:53 24-Apr-25

MPs support phase-out of animal testing in Great Britain PoliticsHome13:49 24-Apr-25

‘Halal is not the problem, our exaggerated consumption of meat is’ – Animal Welfare Commissioner The Malta Independent13:31 24-Apr-25

RSPCA Manchester & Salford: Meet 9 adorable kittens and rabbits in need of homes Manchester World12:43 24-Apr-25

Letter From The Farm | All In A Day’s Tree Planting Resilience12:23 24-Apr-25

Loan shark suspect arrested in West Midlands Express & Star12:15 24-Apr-25

Couple left dog to die in filthy kennel in back garden littered with rubbish Teesside Live11:27 24-Apr-25

Couple starved dog to death in 'filthy' kennel before dumping pooch in bin bag The Northern Echo10:57 24-Apr-25

UK survey shows nearly one in 500 dogs on anti-depressants Isle of Man Today10:48 24-Apr-25

Crackdown on deer poaching after sightings of suspects with firearms in Teignbridge Devon Live10:38 24-Apr-25

Vital appeal to raise £5,000 for 'conservation cows' - this is why they're needed to protect… Blackpool Gazette10:31 24-Apr-25

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About our Animal Welfare news

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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