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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 […]
Turkana, Kenya, hit by spike in donkey thefts amid illegal skin trade
Original article written by Sammy LuttaOriginally published by Nation.Africa (May 21, 2024) What you need to know: The Turkana County government is moving to register donkeys and regulate their movement as villages are reporting an increase in livestock theft. Donkey owners have identified remote villages with little security as targets of the illegal donkey skin trade. This […]
Donkey “adopted” by herd of elk believed to be beloved pet lost five years ago
Original article written by Binitha JacobOriginally published by Bored Panda (Jun 17, 2024) In a heartwarming twist straight out of a storybook, a donkey who went missing five years ago in California was spotted living among a herd of wild elk. Max Fennell, a triathlete and hunter, captured the amazing scene on camera during a hunting trip, […]
Colombia’s parliament has banned bullfighting – leaving just seven nations that still permit it
Original article written by Stefano Pozzebon, Michael Rios and Heather Chen, CNNOriginally published by CNN News (May 28, 2024) Colombia has approved a bill banning bullfights, marking a significant victory for animal rights activists over advocates who argued to uphold the sport in the South American country. On Tuesday, 93 congressmen voted in favor of banning bullfighting – with […]
A new declaration in Mexico gives 19 cats roaming the Presidential Palace food and care fur-ever
Adapted from original article written by Megan JanetskyOriginally published by abcnews.go (Apr 7, 2024) Feral cats have long wandered the gardens and elegant halls of Mexico’s presidential palace They prowl through palace gardens stalking pigeons and make cameos on televised press briefings. Some greet tourists at the doors, while others take a sneaky lick of ice cream […]
Interacting with dogs may affect multiple areas of the brain, study finds
Original article written by Kristen RogersOriginally published by CNN (Wed Mar 13, 2024) If you decompress by playing with dogs or checking their adorable videos on social media, you might be onto something. Interacting with dogs in such ways may strengthen people’s brain waves associated with rest and relaxation, as measured by brain tests, according to a […]
Cats have almost 300 facial expressions
Adapted from original article written by Isle of Man TodayOriginally published by iomtoday.co.im (Feb 4, 2024) Cats are often characterized as being aloof and independent, and even ardent cat-lovers can’t really argue with the saying that ‘with a dog you always know where you stand; with a cat, never’. All the more surprising, then, that a recent […]
War Cats: Ukraine enlists feline friends in fight against Russia
Article written by Veronika Melkozerova in Kyiv and Eva HartogOriginally published by politico.eu (Jan 23, 2024) But Russia is fighting back with its own front-line feline videos. Wars are fought by soldiers using bullets, shells and missiles, but also with ideas and propaganda — which explains why cats have become the latest battlefront in Ukraine. Ukraine’s social […]
Bali government officially bans dog meat trade with new regional regulations
Original article written by Ayu RizkaOriginally published by socialexpat.net (Feb 15, 2024) The Bali provincial government has enacted new regulations to prohibit the sale and purchase of dog meat across the region. This prohibition is formalized in the Bali Provincial Regulation Number 5 of 2023, focusing on maintaining public order, community harmony, and animal welfare. According to […]