Central Park’s carriage horses have been part of New York City life for over a century, but a recent horse’s death has sparked fresh outrage. Deniz, a healthy carriage horse, collapsed and died suddenly. Activists quickly claimed it was abuse, sharing a video of his final moments with harsh accusati
Countries that allow people to speak freely and participate in politics tend to care more about animal rights. Researchers compared laws that protect animals, how well they are enforced, and how much meat people eat or raise. They also looked at the economy, society, and environment in each nation.
A recent push to weaken California’s animal housing rules has raised eyebrows about who’s really behind it. Proposition 12, passed in 2018, sets minimum space requirements for farm animals like pigs and chickens. It’s meant to improve their living conditions, but some groups now want Congress to blo
Families love bringing a new dog home. For 30 years, pet stores in Massachusetts have helped about 30, 000 families do exactly that. But a bill now in front of the state Senate wants to stop these stores from selling dogs, cats, or rabbits. The idea behind the bill is to stop so-called “puppy mills,
In Chiba, near Tokyo, two American visitors caused a stir at Ichikawa City Zoo by jumping into the enclosure of Punch, a young Japanese macaque who gained fame after being abandoned by his mother. The pair, one in a bright blue suit and the other filming from behind a barrier, entered the area with
A 2‑year‑old wolf named Neukgu slipped out of his cage at the O‑World zoo in Daejeon on April 8. The escape set off a nine‑day chase that captured the attention of all South Koreans. People followed updates online, wondering if the wolf could survive in the wild or if hunters would capture him too.
Zoos have long been a point of debate. Some people see them as cruel, others view them as important for saving species. The picture is more complex than it first appears. Recent changes in many zoos have shifted their focus from simply displaying animals to actively protecting endangered species.
The latest findings from the Department of Defense’s Inspector General highlight serious shortcomings in how military bases across San Diego County treat their working dogs. Over a three‑year span, two key facilities—Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar—recorded 30 days of scorc
The council met on Feb. 19 and decided to release $2. 3 million from the city’s free‑cash pile, a move that follows the mayor’s request and the Finance Committee’s nod. The biggest chunk—$2 million—was earmarked for Westfield High School’s new athletic fields. City Treasurer‑Collector Matthew Bar
Dallas Animal Services was busy during the recent cold snap. They got 401 calls about pets left out in the freezing weather. Most of these calls were about dogs without proper shelter. Daniel Alvarado, who oversees field operations, shared that officers checked on 341 of these cases. They gave out 6
