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Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Good Morning, News: Exotic Animal Abuser Pleads Guilty, Whistleblower Fired After Questioning ICE Contracts, and a Portlander's Horrific Trader Joe's Orange Juice Encounter - Portland Mercury

A Portland woman is suing Trader Joe's after finding a rubber glove tip in her orange juice, claiming health issues and seeking $10,000.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why People Risk Their Lives for Animals in War

Civilians in Ukraine face life-threatening decisions, often prioritizing their pets over personal safety due to emotional responses under extreme stress.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Stolen ID: Woman hears she's 'in hospice' in L.A. County after filing Medicare claim for pickleball injury

Fraud in the hospice industry has led to victims being denied care and facing terrifying situations despite evidence of wrongdoing.
#animal-welfare
fromFortune
5 days ago
Pets

Rubber bullet carnage as 1,000 animal welfare activists storm beagle breeding lab in Wisconsin | Fortune

Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Animal park euthanises entire wolf pack after vicious infighting

Wildwood animal park euthanised its entire pack of European grey wolves due to severe aggression and life-threatening injuries among the animals.
fromFortune
6 days ago
Pets

About 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence | Fortune

Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

RSPCA accused of using AI after releasing shocking' images of dogs found at property

Over 250 dogs were found in distressing conditions, highlighting a rise in multi-animal incidents linked to overwhelmed owners and poor breeding practices.
fromFortune
5 days ago
Pets

Rubber bullet carnage as 1,000 animal welfare activists storm beagle breeding lab in Wisconsin | Fortune

Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Animal park euthanises entire wolf pack after vicious infighting

Wildwood animal park euthanised its entire pack of European grey wolves due to severe aggression and life-threatening injuries among the animals.
fromFortune
6 days ago
Pets

About 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence | Fortune

Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

RSPCA accused of using AI after releasing shocking' images of dogs found at property

Over 250 dogs were found in distressing conditions, highlighting a rise in multi-animal incidents linked to overwhelmed owners and poor breeding practices.
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

Auto Insurance Scam Involved Fake Bear Attacks

In Japan in 2024, a bear attacked a truck in defense of her offspring, illustrating the ongoing conflict between wildlife and motor vehicles.
Chicago Bears
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California woman registered her dog to vote, cast ballots in the pooch's name, prosecutors say

Laura Lee Yourex pleaded guilty to registering her dog to vote and casting ballots in its name, facing sentencing on October 16.
#fraud
Pets
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Fraudsters use AI to try and swindle $2,800 from missing dog's family

Fraudsters used AI to create fake emergency surgery images to scam a family out of $2,800 for their missing dog.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Maryland man receives 20-year sentence for pet crematorium scam

A man was sentenced to 20 years for defrauding pet owners by returning rocks instead of ashes from his fake crematorium.
Pets
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Fraudsters use AI to try and swindle $2,800 from missing dog's family

Fraudsters used AI to create fake emergency surgery images to scam a family out of $2,800 for their missing dog.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Maryland man receives 20-year sentence for pet crematorium scam

A man was sentenced to 20 years for defrauding pet owners by returning rocks instead of ashes from his fake crematorium.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Critter cruelty: Animal abusers be listed on publicly accessible registry under new NYC Council bill

The registry, Ariola said, would go a long way toward protecting New York's animals by allowing rescues and other agencies to quickly search the names of potential adoption applicants, and prevent any sale or adoption by people who are known to cause harm to animals.
Pets
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

No cuddles, but lots of care: How a Paris-area wildlife hospital keeps rescued animals wild

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and support for wildlife rehabilitation efforts.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Friendship fraud: warnings of rise in insidious' scam targeting older people

Friendship fraud targets older individuals, exploiting their loneliness and leading to significant financial losses through small, repeated requests for money.
#animal-rescue
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Massive animal rescue operation in California seizes over 300 dogs and cats

fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago
Pets

Exclusive | Dogs and cats seized in record-breaking animal rescue could be caged for months as accused hoarder claims innocence

Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Massive animal rescue operation in California seizes over 300 dogs and cats

A large-scale animal rescue operation in Lake Hughes led to the seizure of approximately 250 dogs and 66 cats due to animal welfare violations.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

RSPCA says hundreds of dogs rescued from crammed room doing really well'

The RSPCA rescued over 250 neglected dogs from an overcrowded home, highlighting the need for awareness and support for animal welfare.
Pets
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Dogs and cats seized in record-breaking animal rescue could be caged for months as accused hoarder claims innocence

Over 300 animals were seized from a hoarding situation, facing legal challenges that may delay their adoption.
Pets
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

Dozens Of Neglected Dogs Rescued In Brooklyn

More than 20 dogs rescued from unsanitary conditions in Brooklyn are now being placed in adoptive homes after a court granted custody to the ASPCA.
#veterinary-care
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why do vets charge more to scan an animal than a private hospital would to scan a human?

Veterinary MRI scans for pets are more expensive than human scans due to factors like VAT, anesthesia requirements, and overall treatment costs.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reforms must be fair tovets and pet owners | Letters

Increased veterinary costs and reduced services threaten the availability of essential pet care for owners.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why do vets charge more to scan an animal than a private hospital would to scan a human?

Veterinary MRI scans for pets are more expensive than human scans due to factors like VAT, anesthesia requirements, and overall treatment costs.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reforms must be fair tovets and pet owners | Letters

Increased veterinary costs and reduced services threaten the availability of essential pet care for owners.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why I Left Health Tech to Fix Our Broken Pet Adoption System

Neglected industries with real pain points and low software adoption offer better opportunities for founders than crowded, well-funded markets with established competition.
Pets
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Feds break up alleged 'multi-year dogfighting conspiracy' in Carver

A Carver man was arrested for a multi-year dogfighting conspiracy involving breeding, training, and illegal gambling.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Dog owners warned over poison meat found in parks

Suspected poisoned meat found in west London parks has caused serious illness and death in animals.
fromLady Freethinker
2 weeks ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hidden Lives of Lab Animals and the Need for Reform

Countless millions of nonhuman animals (animals) of all sorts are used in a diverse array of laboratory research. Their treatment varies from being unspeakably inhumanely abused to being treated with kindness, depending on the questions at hand and the values and attitudes of the researchers themselves. The lives of these animals truly are hidden, and most people are incredulous when they learn that laboratory rats and mice still are not considered "animals" under the current federal Animal Welfare Act.
Science
#animal-cruelty
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
3 weeks ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

Detroit Police Department has appointed its first officer dedicated to investigating animal cruelty cases.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
3 weeks ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

Detroit Police Department has appointed its first officer dedicated to investigating animal cruelty cases.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

His animal rescue owed millions to a former worker. Rather than pay, feds say he hatched a plan to kidnap her

They've got 'em,' the man said. He showed Grillo a photo of a zip tied couple, duct tape over the woman's mouth, according to a federal indictment. But the plan had hit a snag, he said. The kidnappers needed another $10,000. Unbeknownst to Grillo as he wrote out the check was that this was all part of an FBI sting.
Los Angeles
Pets
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Dogs and People: Stories of Redemption and Mutual Rescue

Canine redemption narratives shape perceptions of mutual rescue between humans and dogs, reflecting broader themes of responsibility and redemption in society.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Predators know these kids will do anything to stay with horses' - efforts to 'clean up' the equine industry backed after Katie Simpson killing

Ex-detective who worked on case pushing for better safeguarding
Agriculture
#veterinary-regulation
Pets
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

8 reasons not to give rabbits as Easter pets this year

Adopting rabbits as Easter gifts often leads to abandonment or surrender due to impulsive decisions and lack of long-term commitment.
fromNature
1 month ago

The age of animal experiments is waning. Where will science go next?

Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies on dogs should be slashed by 2030. The long-term vision is 'a world where the use of animals in science is eliminated in all but exceptional circumstances'.
Science
Pets
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Adopters say they weren't warned before pack of wolves was euthanised

Animal lovers were not informed before a pack of adopted wolves was euthanized due to severe aggression and injuries among them.
#pet-scams
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Major UK bank issues warning after surge in pet scam reports

Pet scams have surged, with significant financial losses reported, particularly affecting women and individuals aged 46 and over.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Major UK bank issues warning after surge in pet scam reports

Pet scams have surged, with significant financial losses reported, particularly affecting women and individuals aged 46 and over.
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: The new alternatives to animal testing

Mini 3D 'organoids' are slowly phasing out animal testing in some areas of research. These laboratory-grown tissue structures can model human biology more accurately than traditional animal models, reducing the need for animal experimentation while providing more relevant data for drug development and disease research.
Science
#veterinary-fees
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

It feels like they're pulling figures out of the sky': UK pet owners welcome crackdown on vet fees

The UK's competition watchdog mandates vets to cap prescription fees and publish price lists to combat rising costs for pet owners.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on vets: there is nothing cuddly about this under-regulated market | Editorial

New rules from the CMA aim to address high veterinary fees and improve market conditions for pet owners after significant price overcharges.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

It feels like they're pulling figures out of the sky': UK pet owners welcome crackdown on vet fees

The UK's competition watchdog mandates vets to cap prescription fees and publish price lists to combat rising costs for pet owners.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on vets: there is nothing cuddly about this under-regulated market | Editorial

New rules from the CMA aim to address high veterinary fees and improve market conditions for pet owners after significant price overcharges.
Pets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I got my cavapoo a fake service dog badge. He never got carded.

Fraudulent service dog certifications sold online for $70-$300 allow untrained pets into restricted spaces, undermining legitimate service dog access and public safety.
Pets
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Dog shelters are being forced to EUTHANISE flat-faced dogs

Abandonment of brachycephalic breeds has surged, overwhelming shelters and forcing euthanasia due to lifelong, costly health problems from extreme conformations.
Pets
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm Considering Doing Something Wildly Elitist to Keep Our Cat Alive

Cat dental surgery may cost $800–$2,000; untreated dental disease will worsen, impair eating, and adoption entails ongoing financial responsibility.
Pets
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'Every single cage is full': Nearly 100 cats rescued from Rhode Island hoarding situation

97 cats were rescued from a 1200-square-foot Woonsocket apartment hoarding situation; many need medical care, behavioral assessment, and donations are requested.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Warning to pet owners over TOXIC cancer-causing chemicals in foods

The PFAS concentrations detected in pet food in this study are a significant source of daily exposure for companion animals. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a class of synthetic chemicals often used in plastics, cleaning products and non-stick coatings. They can take over 1,000 years to break down and have been detected in nearly all environments including remote Arctic areas, deep oceans, drinking water and human blood.
Pets
Pets
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

A rat race to the rescue: MSPCA-Angell seeks homes after 163 rodents surrendered

MSPCA-Angell received 163 rats from a single surrender in Essex County, the largest in at least five years, with 53 available for adoption at their facilities.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

For Your Pet To Thrive, Listen to What They're Asking of You

A love-centered, consent-based, animal-perspective holistic approach unlocks pets' natural healing, fostering vitality, balance, and empowered human-animal relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New York City's real animal welfare crisis isn't the Westminster Dog Show | Lauren Caulk

The dogs come to be judged. The owners and handlers come to uphold breed standards. And, almost as reliably as the movie references and the best-in-show ribbon, Peta arrives ready to dominate the conversation. If there is one certainty about the Super Bowl of canines, it's that the protest will share the stage with the pageantry. Westminster is an annual collision of tradition, spectacle and dissent, and Peta has become exceptionally good at owning that moment.
Pets
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Inspection is gruesome, and vet's license is revoked. Pet owner cautions, 'Don't stay silent'

A California veterinarian surrendered his license after inspections found severe unsanitary conditions, botched procedures, numerous violations, and deceased neonatal puppies stored improperly.
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