A Welsh lawmaker has proposed that prospective rabbit owners should complete a short training course before being allowed to keep the popular pets, arguing that better education could help improve animal welfare and reduce cases of neglect. Mike Hedges, a Labour member of the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) representing Gower, said ownership should only be permitted after people … [Read more...] about Welsh Politician Calls for Mandatory Training Before People Can Own a Rabbit
Animal Rights
Free-Range Pork Supplier Admits Animal Cruelty Offence After Undercover Footage Exposes Pig Abuse
A major British pork producer that supplied meat to several of the UK's largest supermarket chains has admitted animal welfare offences after undercover footage revealed shocking scenes of pigs being violently abused by workers. The company, Norfolk Free Range, which has supplied free-range pork to supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl … [Read more...] about Free-Range Pork Supplier Admits Animal Cruelty Offence After Undercover Footage Exposes Pig Abuse
Outrage Erupts After Elephant Painted Bright Pink for Photo Shoot Dies Months Later
A Russian photographer is facing intense backlash after an elephant she painted bright pink for a controversial photo shoot in India died several months later, reigniting debate over the use of animals in commercial photography. Photographer Julia Buruleva, 47, became the focus of widespread criticism after images from the project resurfaced following the death of the … [Read more...] about Outrage Erupts After Elephant Painted Bright Pink for Photo Shoot Dies Months Later
16-Year-Old Carriage Horse Collapses and Dies in Central Park
The death of a carriage horse in New York City's Central Park has reignited discussion over the future of horse-drawn carriage rides, a long-debated issue that has divided animal welfare advocates, city officials and industry representatives. The horse, a 16-year-old gelding named Deniz, collapsed while working in Central Park and died despite efforts to save … [Read more...] about 16-Year-Old Carriage Horse Collapses and Dies in Central Park
Calls Grow For Elderly Circus Elephant To Be Retired To A Sanctuary
Animal welfare advocates are renewing calls for Okha, a 56-year-old elephant, to be retired from circus performances and moved to a permanent sanctuary. According to campaigners, Okha is currently the only elephant still traveling with a road circus in the United States. They argue that after decades of performing, she should be allowed to spend her remaining years in a more … [Read more...] about Calls Grow For Elderly Circus Elephant To Be Retired To A Sanctuary