Wolfdog in ‘photo finish’ after invading Winter Olympics race
Article written by Jeremy Wilson Originally published by CNN Health, 12 February 2026 Two-year-old canine, named Nazgul, broke through security and onto the cross-country course to huge cheers from a delighted crowd It is the photo finish that is already one of the most famous in Olympic history. Nazgul, a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, became an unexpected […]
Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants
Article written by Sandee LaMotte Originally published by CNN Health, 12 February 2026 Samples of popular commercial dog foods contained “dangerous levels” of heavy metals, plastic contaminants, and acrylamide, a cancer-causing compound created when food is subjected to high heat, according to a new investigation. “The levels of heavy metals and other contaminants we found were alarming,” said Molly […]
Why are so many cats being held for ransom?
Article written by Abigail Buchanan Originally published by The Telegraph, 08 February 2026 Since 2023, the number of ‘catnappings’ in the UK has shot up. Now, reports have emerged of mass-breeding programmes using abducted moggies In October 2023, Agata Losa, a psychologist from south-east London, found that her Bengal cat, Betty, had been stolen. She had […]
War Came to Ukraine and Its Dogs Are Not the Same
Article written by Anthony Ham Originally published by New York Times, 8 February 2026 Researchers discovered surprising changes to former pets along the front line of combat with Russia. The human cost of the war in Ukraine has been well documented. But Russia’s invasion is also affecting the country’s pets in surprising ways. In a study published […]
Norway to phase out ‘frankenchickens’ by 2027 in landmark animal welfare move
Article written by Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Originally published by Humane World Blog, 22 January 2026 Norway will phase out fast-growing chicken breeds by 2027, fuelling fresh pressure from animal welfare advocates on UK retailers and foodservice groups. Norway will become the first country in the world to eliminate fast-growing chicken breeds, after its […]
Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools
Article written by BBC News Originally published by BBC News, 20 January 2026 Scientists are rethinking what cattle are capable of after an Austrian cow named Veronika was found to use tools with impressive skill. The discovery, reported by researchers in Vienna, suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed. Veronika, a […]
Breaking: US Environmental Protection Agency recommits to ending tests on mammals by 2035
Article written by Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Originally published by Humane World Blog, 22 January 2026 Today, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency recommitted to a previously stated goal to end testing on dogs, rats, mice, rabbits and other mammals by 2035. This move has the potential to replace tests on tens of thousands […]
Fast-food Giants Profiting From Chicken Cruelty as EU Urged to Prioritise Animal Welfare Improvements
Article written by Sarah Farndale Originally published by EIN Presswire, 19 January 2026 New report reveals major gap between promises and action, with companies deceiving consumers, while chickens continue to suffer from abuses and mutilations Europe’s biggest fast-food brands are failing to deliver meaningful improvements to chicken welfare and customers are being misled about their […]
Huge win for rodents as Oreo scraps animal testing funding
Original article written by Helen Greaves Originally published by Vegan Food and Living (January 14, 2026) Mondelēz International, the confectionery giant behind Oreo, has announced it will no longer fund animal testing following a dedicated campaign The aisles of the British supermarket are often a battleground for the conscious consumer, where every biscuit tin and chocolate […]
Just not that into ewes: ‘gay sheep’ escape slaughter and take over a New York catwalk
Article written by Julia Carrie Wong Originally published by The Guardian, 5 December 2025 Designer Michael Schmidt’s 36-piece collection was made from the wool of rams who have shown same-sex attraction When a ram tips its head back, curls its upper lip, and takes a deep breath – what is known in the world of […]