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Animal Rescuer's Suicide Highlights Dangers of Online Bullying
Mikayla Raines, founder of Save A Fox Rescue, died by suicide on June 20th after enduring relentless online harassment from fellow animal rescuers and anonymous trolls, leading to intense emotional distress and exacerbating her pre-existing mental health conditions.
Animal Rescuer's Suicide Highlights Dangers of Online Bullying
Mikayla Raines, founder of Save A Fox Rescue, died by suicide on June 20th after enduring relentless online harassment from fellow animal rescuers and anonymous trolls, leading to intense emotional distress and exacerbating her pre-existing mental health conditions.
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32% Bias Score
South Korea's Dog Meat Ban Creates Crisis for Farmers and Animals
South Korea's 2024 ban on dog meat sales, effective February 2027, has left farmers with unsold dogs and mounting debt, while rehoming efforts struggle due to breed size, social stigma, and shelter capacity, raising concerns about mass euthanasia.
South Korea's Dog Meat Ban Creates Crisis for Farmers and Animals
South Korea's 2024 ban on dog meat sales, effective February 2027, has left farmers with unsold dogs and mounting debt, while rehoming efforts struggle due to breed size, social stigma, and shelter capacity, raising concerns about mass euthanasia.
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60% Bias Score
EU Parliament Mandates Microchipping for All Cats and Dogs
The European Parliament voted to mandate microchipping for all EU cats and dogs, aiming to combat fraud, improve animal welfare, and set minimum breeding standards, impacting 127 million cats and 104 million dogs across the EU.
EU Parliament Mandates Microchipping for All Cats and Dogs
The European Parliament voted to mandate microchipping for all EU cats and dogs, aiming to combat fraud, improve animal welfare, and set minimum breeding standards, impacting 127 million cats and 104 million dogs across the EU.
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40% Bias Score
Pet Deaths Highlight War's Unseen Toll
Magda Gonzalez's cat, Anani, died of stress after being left alone during an Iranian aerial attack that killed 24 people, prompting concerns about the welfare of pets in conflict zones and a discussion of pet-friendly shelters.
Pet Deaths Highlight War's Unseen Toll
Magda Gonzalez's cat, Anani, died of stress after being left alone during an Iranian aerial attack that killed 24 people, prompting concerns about the welfare of pets in conflict zones and a discussion of pet-friendly shelters.
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56% Bias Score
Wildfire Evacuation Leaves 500 Pets Behind in Sandy Lake First Nation
The wildfire in Sandy Lake First Nation, Ontario, forced the evacuation of approximately 2,000 people, leaving behind an estimated 500 pets; volunteers are working to care for them while their owners are evacuated to locations such as Thunder Bay and the Greater Toronto Area.
Wildfire Evacuation Leaves 500 Pets Behind in Sandy Lake First Nation
The wildfire in Sandy Lake First Nation, Ontario, forced the evacuation of approximately 2,000 people, leaving behind an estimated 500 pets; volunteers are working to care for them while their owners are evacuated to locations such as Thunder Bay and the Greater Toronto Area.
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24% Bias Score
Hundreds of Unregistered Veterinary Professionals Found in the Netherlands
An investigation uncovered at least 100 unregistered veterinary assistants and four veterinarians in Dutch veterinary clinics; authorities are shocked and are taking action.
Hundreds of Unregistered Veterinary Professionals Found in the Netherlands
An investigation uncovered at least 100 unregistered veterinary assistants and four veterinarians in Dutch veterinary clinics; authorities are shocked and are taking action.
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52% Bias Score
EU Passes Law on Dog and Cat Ownership, Targeting Illegal Trade and Improving Animal Welfare
The EU Parliament passed a law mandating microchipping and registration for all dogs and cats within the EU, banning their sale in pet shops, and limiting the number of litters a female can have to combat the illegal €1.3 billion pet trade and improve animal welfare.
EU Passes Law on Dog and Cat Ownership, Targeting Illegal Trade and Improving Animal Welfare
The EU Parliament passed a law mandating microchipping and registration for all dogs and cats within the EU, banning their sale in pet shops, and limiting the number of litters a female can have to combat the illegal €1.3 billion pet trade and improve animal welfare.
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40% Bias Score
UK Pet Owners Face Difficult Choices Amid Soaring Veterinary Bills
Rising veterinary costs in the UK are forcing pet owners to euthanize or relinquish their pets due to unaffordable treatment, with corporate consolidation in the veterinary sector a major contributing factor, as highlighted by a 264% increase in applications to a pet care charity's emergency fund.
UK Pet Owners Face Difficult Choices Amid Soaring Veterinary Bills
Rising veterinary costs in the UK are forcing pet owners to euthanize or relinquish their pets due to unaffordable treatment, with corporate consolidation in the veterinary sector a major contributing factor, as highlighted by a 264% increase in applications to a pet care charity's emergency fund.
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40% Bias Score
EU Pet Trade Law Faces Loopholes, Risks Continued "Puppy Mills
The EU proposed a law in December 2023 to regulate the €1.3 billion cat and dog market, mandating microchipping but leaving loopholes in online sales and breeder exemptions that risk the continuation of "puppy mills" and harm animal welfare.
EU Pet Trade Law Faces Loopholes, Risks Continued "Puppy Mills
The EU proposed a law in December 2023 to regulate the €1.3 billion cat and dog market, mandating microchipping but leaving loopholes in online sales and breeder exemptions that risk the continuation of "puppy mills" and harm animal welfare.
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48% Bias Score
UK MP seeks ban on new fur imports and sales
A UK MP has introduced a bill to ban the import and sale of new fur products, aiming to address animal welfare concerns. The bill has widespread support but faces opposition from the fur trade, citing potential job losses and trade implications. A second reading is scheduled for July 4th.
UK MP seeks ban on new fur imports and sales
A UK MP has introduced a bill to ban the import and sale of new fur products, aiming to address animal welfare concerns. The bill has widespread support but faces opposition from the fur trade, citing potential job losses and trade implications. A second reading is scheduled for July 4th.
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52% Bias Score
Greece's Untapped Funds Expose Failure in Stray Animal Management
Greece's 2021 law aimed to manage its four million plus stray animals by assigning responsibility to municipalities, but widespread inaction due to funding and staffing challenges, coupled with untapped funding of €15 million in 2024, threatens the welfare of animals.
Greece's Untapped Funds Expose Failure in Stray Animal Management
Greece's 2021 law aimed to manage its four million plus stray animals by assigning responsibility to municipalities, but widespread inaction due to funding and staffing challenges, coupled with untapped funding of €15 million in 2024, threatens the welfare of animals.
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56% Bias Score
100 Unregistered Veterinary Professionals Found in Major Dutch Chains
An investigation by NOS and Omroep Brabant revealed that at least 100 veterinary professionals in three major Dutch veterinary chains—AniCura, IVC Evidensia, and VetPartners—lack registration, with some performing unauthorized procedures, raising concerns about patient safety and regulatory complian...
100 Unregistered Veterinary Professionals Found in Major Dutch Chains
An investigation by NOS and Omroep Brabant revealed that at least 100 veterinary professionals in three major Dutch veterinary chains—AniCura, IVC Evidensia, and VetPartners—lack registration, with some performing unauthorized procedures, raising concerns about patient safety and regulatory complian...
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40% Bias Score
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