Tag #Animal Welfare

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Wales to Ban Greyhound Racing by 2030

The Welsh government will ban greyhound racing between 2027 and 2030, making operating or organizing the sport illegal, impacting the Valley stadium in Ystrad Mynach and following a petition and cross-party support citing animal welfare.

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Life on Land
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French Zoo Sexually Stimulates Orca to Prevent Inbreeding Amidst Rehoming Impasse

Marineland Antibes, closed since January 2025 due to a new French law banning whale shows, is sexually stimulating its 11-year-old male orca, Keijo, to prevent inbreeding with his mother, Wikie, amidst a government impasse over their rehoming.

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Life Below Water
euronews.com
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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
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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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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
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
nos.nl
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Efteling Cancels Controversial Raveleijn Horse Show

The Efteling theme park in the Netherlands is ending its Raveleijn horse show in 2024 following years of animal rights protests and two on-set fires, replacing it with a new show featuring impressive effects and a raven-themed ride, opening in late 2026.

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Life on Land
cnn.com
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Delhi Court Reverses Order to Remove Stray Dogs

A Delhi court initially ordered the removal of all stray dogs, sparking outrage, but later reversed the decision, mandating sterilization, vaccination, and their return to their areas, except for aggressive or rabid dogs.

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Zero Hunger
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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
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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
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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