Animal Cruelty
Animal Cruelty
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Long-promised animal cruelty prevention laws quietly shelved by Victorian government
Exclusive: Labor bill recognising all animals as sentient and raising care requirements won’t be introduced before state election.
Eight arrested for ‘brutal’ attack on capybara in Brazil
In incident filmed by security cameras in Rio de Janeiro, group of attackers beat animal with sticks and iron bars.
Is boiling a live lobster cruel? Why the debate is heating up
England is the latest country to introduce legislation to ban the boiling of live lobsters, turning up the heat on a long-simmering animal cruelty debate.
Crufts winner’s animal cruelty conviction prompts complaints to Channel 4
Animal charities have complained to Channel 4 after the winner of Crufts best in show was found to have been convicted of animal cruelty, and said the winning dog is an “extreme” breed that has had a “lifetime of suffering”.
‘We’ve got to do better’; Protesters criticize law enforcement’s response to alleged animal abuse
Animal rights advocates gathered outside Rochester City Hall to protest what they see as a lack of action from local law enforcement in handling animal abuse cases. The protest
How Save A Paw in Crays Hill, Essex, became a 41-dog graveyard
Drone images of Save A Paw's compound showed forensic officers hunting for dog remains. Warning: This article contains distressing content. Save A Paw was meant to be a place of hope for the dogs sent there by their owners.
Winnipeg couple who created, sold animal torture videos get 12 years in jail
A Winnipeg couple who admitted to making animal cruelty videos and selling them on the dark web have been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Judge dismisses animal cruelty lawsuit against Maine Lobster Festival
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an animal rights group seeking to stop the live steaming of lobsters at the Maine Lobster Festival, ruling the group had failed to prove that boiling lobsters constituted a public nuisance.
Delay forces judge to drop charges against teen in Toronto animal cruelty case
A judge has tossed the charges against a Toronto teen who was accused in the death of a cat and causing harm to a raccoon in 2024 in the Riverdale neighbourhood.
New Florida law creates animal cruelty offender database
Animal shelters across South Florida say a new law that took effect this week will help protect pets and hold offenders accountable .
The Guardian view on animal welfare: a timely reminder that cruelty is wrong
Looking after wildlife and improving the lives of farm animals and pets are the related but distinct aims of the government’s new animal welfare strategy for England.
Boiling lobsters alive to be banned in England amid animal cruelty crackdown
Boiling lobsters while they are alive and conscious will be banned as part of a government strategy to improve animal welfare in England. Government ministers say that “live boiling is not an acceptable killing method” for crustaceans and alternative guidance will be published.
Florida man accused of tying up, abandoning dog during Hurricane Milton cleared of charges — sparking outrage: ‘I’m disgusted’
The Florida man accused of tying his dog to a fence while fleeing the state to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Milton had his animal cruelty charges dropped by prosecutors, sparking outrage from the community that rescued the pooch.
Corpses of 250 animals found with surviving animals eating the dead in "breeding ground of horror" in Spain
The surviving animals were feeding off the dead animals due to the lack of food and water, authorities said.
Manager Finds Sealed Box Hidden Behind Trash Bins With A 'Gentle' Animal Inside
It was a typical morning in Brooklyn, New York, the other day, when AMA Animal Rescue’s (AMAAR) shelter manager made a shocking discovery while entering work. She found a sealed cardboard box hidden behind two large trash cans, and when she saw the writing on top, her heart dropped.
Dog search led to discovery of 455 neglected animals in Skegby
Farmer Lee Hayes, 52, was jailed and given a lifetime ban on keeping animals.
Man faces additional charges after 41 dog deaths in Essex
A man accused of causing the animals' deaths at his rescue centre now faces more fraud charges.
Owner of Haines wildlife center charged with animal cruelty after dozens of Alaska animals taken from property
Three felony and two misdemeanor charges alleging animal cruelty were filed against Steve Kroschel, owner of The Kroschel Films Wildlife Center, on Thursday.
Appellate Court Ruling Confirms SPCA Authority to Enforce California Animal Protection Laws
Animal Legal Defense Fund utilized California Corporations Code 10404 to circumvent illegal conditions at Vallejo puppy mill
Colorado couple arrested after children, dozens of animals found in deplorable conditions in Commerce City
A Commerce City couple is facing multiple charges after police discovered three children and more than 30 animals living in what Colorado authorities described as "deplorable conditions."
Dog put down after 'worst case of animal cruelty' by Matson woman
Amy Pamela Griffin Dawkins is banned from keeping animals for 15 years after she mistreated a three-year-old husky.
Oregon zoo owner indicted on more than 300 animal neglect charges
A grand jury has indicted the owner of an Oregon zoo on more than 300 counts of animal neglect and other charges after police said they found drugs and guns at the facility
Vantara: India's top court sends investigators in to vast private animal collection
The centre run by the billionaire Ambanis faces allegations it unlawfully acquired and mistreated animals.
Trout farm in Cotswolds tourist hotspot accused of welfare abuses
Exclusive: Charity says footage shows fish being struck repeatedly and at least one child taking part in killing fish.
Supermarkets suspend supplies from Lincolnshire pig farm over animal abuse footage
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons said they had ‘immediately’ suspended supplies from Somerby Top Farm after piglets kicked by workers
Long-promised animal cruelty prevention laws quietly shelved by Victorian government
Exclusive: Labor bill recognising all animals as sentient and raising care requirements won’t be introduced before state election.
Eight arrested for ‘brutal’ attack on capybara in Brazil
In incident filmed by security cameras in Rio de Janeiro, group of attackers beat animal with sticks and iron bars.
Is boiling a live lobster cruel? Why the debate is heating up
England is the latest country to introduce legislation to ban the boiling of live lobsters, turning up the heat on a long-simmering animal cruelty debate.
Crufts winner’s animal cruelty conviction prompts complaints to Channel 4
Animal charities have complained to Channel 4 after the winner of Crufts best in show was found to have been convicted of animal cruelty, and said the winning dog is an “extreme” breed that has had a “lifetime of suffering”.
‘We’ve got to do better’; Protesters criticize law enforcement’s response to alleged animal abuse
Animal rights advocates gathered outside Rochester City Hall to protest what they see as a lack of action from local law enforcement in handling animal abuse cases. The protest
How Save A Paw in Crays Hill, Essex, became a 41-dog graveyard
Drone images of Save A Paw's compound showed forensic officers hunting for dog remains. Warning: This article contains distressing content. Save A Paw was meant to be a place of hope for the dogs sent there by their owners.
Winnipeg couple who created, sold animal torture videos get 12 years in jail
A Winnipeg couple who admitted to making animal cruelty videos and selling them on the dark web have been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Judge dismisses animal cruelty lawsuit against Maine Lobster Festival
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an animal rights group seeking to stop the live steaming of lobsters at the Maine Lobster Festival, ruling the group had failed to prove that boiling lobsters constituted a public nuisance.
Delay forces judge to drop charges against teen in Toronto animal cruelty case
A judge has tossed the charges against a Toronto teen who was accused in the death of a cat and causing harm to a raccoon in 2024 in the Riverdale neighbourhood.
New Florida law creates animal cruelty offender database
Animal shelters across South Florida say a new law that took effect this week will help protect pets and hold offenders accountable .
The Guardian view on animal welfare: a timely reminder that cruelty is wrong
Looking after wildlife and improving the lives of farm animals and pets are the related but distinct aims of the government’s new animal welfare strategy for England.
Boiling lobsters alive to be banned in England amid animal cruelty crackdown
Boiling lobsters while they are alive and conscious will be banned as part of a government strategy to improve animal welfare in England. Government ministers say that “live boiling is not an acceptable killing method” for crustaceans and alternative guidance will be published.
Florida man accused of tying up, abandoning dog during Hurricane Milton cleared of charges — sparking outrage: ‘I’m disgusted’
The Florida man accused of tying his dog to a fence while fleeing the state to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Milton had his animal cruelty charges dropped by prosecutors, sparking outrage from the community that rescued the pooch.
Corpses of 250 animals found with surviving animals eating the dead in "breeding ground of horror" in Spain
The surviving animals were feeding off the dead animals due to the lack of food and water, authorities said.
Manager Finds Sealed Box Hidden Behind Trash Bins With A 'Gentle' Animal Inside
It was a typical morning in Brooklyn, New York, the other day, when AMA Animal Rescue’s (AMAAR) shelter manager made a shocking discovery while entering work. She found a sealed cardboard box hidden behind two large trash cans, and when she saw the writing on top, her heart dropped.
Dog search led to discovery of 455 neglected animals in Skegby
Farmer Lee Hayes, 52, was jailed and given a lifetime ban on keeping animals.
Man faces additional charges after 41 dog deaths in Essex
A man accused of causing the animals' deaths at his rescue centre now faces more fraud charges.
Owner of Haines wildlife center charged with animal cruelty after dozens of Alaska animals taken from property
Three felony and two misdemeanor charges alleging animal cruelty were filed against Steve Kroschel, owner of The Kroschel Films Wildlife Center, on Thursday.
Appellate Court Ruling Confirms SPCA Authority to Enforce California Animal Protection Laws
Animal Legal Defense Fund utilized California Corporations Code 10404 to circumvent illegal conditions at Vallejo puppy mill
Colorado couple arrested after children, dozens of animals found in deplorable conditions in Commerce City
A Commerce City couple is facing multiple charges after police discovered three children and more than 30 animals living in what Colorado authorities described as "deplorable conditions."
Dog put down after 'worst case of animal cruelty' by Matson woman
Amy Pamela Griffin Dawkins is banned from keeping animals for 15 years after she mistreated a three-year-old husky.
Oregon zoo owner indicted on more than 300 animal neglect charges
A grand jury has indicted the owner of an Oregon zoo on more than 300 counts of animal neglect and other charges after police said they found drugs and guns at the facility
Vantara: India's top court sends investigators in to vast private animal collection
The centre run by the billionaire Ambanis faces allegations it unlawfully acquired and mistreated animals.
Trout farm in Cotswolds tourist hotspot accused of welfare abuses
Exclusive: Charity says footage shows fish being struck repeatedly and at least one child taking part in killing fish.
Supermarkets suspend supplies from Lincolnshire pig farm over animal abuse footage
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons said they had ‘immediately’ suspended supplies from Somerby Top Farm after piglets kicked by workers
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