Tag #Animal Welfare

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Soaring Veterinary Costs in Europe Exacerbate Pet Abandonment

Veterinary service prices in Europe have risen sharply since 2015, exceeding overall inflation and placing a burden on pet owners; this is linked to increased pet ownership post-pandemic and corporatization of the veterinary sector, leading to high abandonment rates.

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Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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Rabbit Rescue Founder Highlights UK's "Rabbit Crisis

Beth Hinds, founder of Ivy Dene Rabbit Rescue in Nottingham, discusses how caring for rabbits helped her overcome depression and led to the creation of the National Rabbit Festival, addressing the UK's growing rabbit abandonment crisis.

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elpais.com
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Spanish Hunter Investigated for Death of 32 Abandoned Hunting Dogs

Antonio Sánchez, a hunter in Azuaga, Spain, is under investigation for abandoning 32 podencos to die of starvation on his property; the dogs were found dead, some chained, and showing signs of cannibalism; he is currently free.

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Life on Land
npr.org
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Danish Zoo's Controversial Use of Donated Pets as Predator Feed

The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark's Facebook post requesting surplus pets to feed its predators sparked controversy, highlighting contrasting animal welfare practices between Europe and the US, where such practices are uncommon.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
zeit.de
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Soaring Numbers of Homeless Cats Strain German Animal Shelters

A growing number of homeless cats in Germany, estimated at over 1.5 million, is straining animal shelters and prompting calls for stricter regulations, increased public awareness, and greater funding for spaying/neutering programs.

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No Poverty
arabic.euronews.com
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Los Angeles Shelters Overflowing with Pets Due to Immigration Raids

Due to intensified immigration raids in Los Angeles under the Trump administration, 28 pets were surrendered to shelters between June 10 and August 1; a federal court ruling on August 1 curbed random immigration arrests without "legitimate cause.

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No Poverty
bbc.com
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Supreme Court Modifies Delhi Stray Dog Order

The Indian Supreme Court modified its order to capture all stray dogs in Delhi and its suburbs, now allowing release of vaccinated and sterilized non-aggressive dogs, banning public feeding, and establishing designated feeding zones while planning a national policy.

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Good Health and Well-being
elpais.com
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Spain's Wildfires Expose Urgent Need for Emergency Animal Rescue Protocol

Recent wildfires in Spain, particularly in Tres Cantos and Gejo de los Reyes, resulted in significant animal deaths and human casualties due to the absence of a nationwide emergency animal rescue protocol, highlighting a critical gap in disaster preparedness despite the 2023 Animal Welfare Law; only...

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Life on Land
theguardian.com
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Delhi's Supreme Court Orders Mass Removal of Stray Dogs Amidst Rabies and Attack Concerns

India's Supreme Court ordered the immediate removal of Delhi's estimated 1 million stray dogs due to rabies concerns (5,700-20,000 annual deaths) and numerous attacks (35,198 in the first half of 2024), sparking protests from animal welfare groups who deem the plan inhumane and impractical.

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Good Health and Well-being
dw.com
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FEI Bans Dressage Rider Cesar Parra for 15 Years Due to Horse Abuse

The FEI banned US dressage rider Cesar Parra for 15 years due to repeated horse abuse documented in video and photo evidence, highlighting increased focus on animal welfare and the sport's future.

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Life on Land
welt.de
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China's Booming Pet Market: A Growing Problem of Abandoned Animals

In China, a rising pet ownership trend, fueled by a declining birth rate, has led to an increasing number of abandoned dogs, creating challenges for animal shelters and raising concerns about animal welfare and the existing dog meat trade.

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Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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International Cat Torture Network Exposed: UK Members Involved

A BBC News investigation exposed a global network sharing videos of cat torture, involving UK members who obtained kittens from the RSPCA to abuse them; two teenagers are awaiting sentencing for a similar crime, highlighting the urgent need for stronger international cooperation to combat online ani...

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Life on Land

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