The state-of-the-art shelter built by Network for Animals in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a vital lifeline for desperate dogs
In 2021, Network for Animals (NFA) took a huge step to save the forgotten street dogs of Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the old shelter, dogs were living in squalid, unhygienic conditions – adjacent to a rubbish dump, festooned with flies and breathing the stench of rotting garbage. Credit: NFA When we found Ljupce, […]
The truth about illegal puppy mills in Kenya
Around the world, countless dogs and puppies are suffering in silence, victims of a cruel and growing crisis: Illegal puppy mills. What are puppy mills? Puppy mills are inhumane mass dog-breeding facilities that churn out puppies at a rapid rate for profit, ignoring the basic needs of the animals. Mother dogs are treated as nothing […]
Help us fight for a world where no animal suffers this World Stray Animal Day!
As animal-lovers, we adore our furry friends, giving them nothing but love, attention, and lots and lots of treats. But for an estimated 680 million stray dogs and cats, life is little more than pain, suffering and a constant fight for survival. Stray, or more accurately homeless, animals are often neglected, sidelined and ignored, suffering […]
Cat owners in Kashmir thrown into a tizzy over viral posts bad-mouthing their pets
Original article written by Mukhtar KhanOriginally published by AP News (Mar 4, 2025) Cat lovers in Indian-controlled Kashmir were thrown into a tizzy. Panic spread, and local veterinarians saw a surge in pet owners coming in with their cats—all because of posts that went viral on social media. It began with a warning in January from veterinarians […]
Turkey: Mother Dog Brings Her Unconscious Puppy To A Vet In Its Mouth
Adapted from original article written by Dishti TandonOriginally published by The Daily Guardian (Jan 17, 2024) A mother dog’s heroic act of carrying her unconscious puppy to a Turkish veterinary clinic led to a miraculous recovery, as vets revived the pup, saving its life after a desperate journey. A remarkable act of maternal love has […]
Dogs living near Chernobyl nuclear disaster have mutated to develop new superpower
Adapted from original article written by Ellyn LapointeOriginally published by Daily Mail (Dec 9, 2024) Dogs living near the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster have mutated to develop a new superpower – they are immune to radiation, heavy metals and pollution. Scientists collected blood samples from 116 stray dogs living in the Chernobyl Exclusion […]
New Zealand to ban greyhound racing
Adapted from original article written by Kelly NgOriginally published by BBC News (Dec 10, 2024) New Zealand has announced plans to ban greyhound racing, citing an “unacceptably high” rate of injuries. The sport has long faced criticism in the country, with some breeders accused of mistreating or doping the animals. The government plans to wind […]
How to keep your cat happy while on vacation
Adapted from original article written by Dumani MoyoOriginally published by The South African (Sep 26, 2024) You don’t need to feel anxious about leaving your cat behind when you go on vacation. Apply these tactics and your cat remains entertained As a cat owner, it’s understandable to worry about leaving your beloved pet when you go on […]
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Cat and dog theft will be a criminal offence from August in England and Northern Ireland
Article written by Helen CattOriginally published by bbc.com (May 24, 2024) A new criminal offence of “pet abduction” will come into force in August in England and Northern Ireland after legislation was pushed through on the final day of Parliament. Planned new laws to tackle puppy-smuggling and to address dog attacks on livestock have run out of […]