Tag #Animal Welfare

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Community Steps In As Deportations Leave Pets Behind

Following increased immigration raids under the Trump administration, many pets were abandoned by their owners faced with deportation. In one instance, a Brooklyn resident adopted a bulldog whose owners were deported, revealing a community-based response to the issue amidst limited institutional sup...

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No Poverty
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South African Pug Rescue Center Faces Rising Costs

Cheryl and Malcolm Gaw of Pug Rescue South Africa, founded in 2010, are facing increasing challenges caring for nearly 200 pugs due to breed-specific health issues and rising veterinary costs, totaling almost $40,000 annually. The couple, who began fostering pugs in 2008, has dedicated their lives t...

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South African Pug Rescue Center Addresses Breed-Specific Health Crisis

Cheryl and Malcolm Gaw's Pug Rescue South Africa in Johannesburg has rescued over 2,500 pugs since 2010, currently housing nearly 200 due to breed-specific health issues like breathing problems and high veterinary costs, creating a large-scale rescue operation.

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Ohio Fur Farm Rescue: Over 250 Animals Rescued from Horrific Conditions

Over 250 animals were rescued from a fur farm in Ashtabula County, Ohio, after their owner died, revealing horrific conditions of neglect and cruelty, with many animals suffering severe injuries or death.

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Life on Land
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Morocco Sheep Export Bid Challenges Australia's Planned Live Export Ban

The Australian Live Export Council plans to expand live sheep exports to Morocco, potentially circumventing a 2028 government ban, with a Moroccan delegation visiting Perth in February to discuss proposals, highlighting a clash between economic interests and animal welfare concerns ahead of the fede...

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Zero Hunger
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Germany Faces Potential Rat Plague Amid Rodenticide Licensing Debate

Several German industry associations and companies warn of a potential rat plague if the sale of rodenticides to private individuals is banned, citing health risks and pest control staff shortages; the BAuA counters by arguing for preventative measures and professional pest control.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Fidic's Future Uncertain After Patarroyo's Death

The death of Colombian scientist Manuel Elkin Patarroyo on January 9th leaves his foundation, Fidic, facing legal battles over alleged animal cruelty, financial instability, and potential relocation, jeopardizing its future despite its significant contributions to scientific research.

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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XL Bully Ban Creates £25 Million Policing Crisis

A ban on XL bully dogs in England and Wales since February 2024 has led to a massive increase in police costs, reaching over £11 million in just eight months and projected to hit £25 million by April 2025, straining resources and kennel capacity.

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Reduced Inequality
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Australia's Critical Veterinary Shortage

Australia faces a critical veterinary shortage, with 44% of regional large animal veterinary jobs vacant for over a year, impacting animal healthcare access. The shortage is due to low salaries, inadequate funding for veterinary education, and unpaid student placements, requiring federal government ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Spain's 'Mejores Amigos' Program Extends Veterinary Care to Vulnerable Pet Owners

Spain launched the 'Mejores Amigos' program, a collaboration between the Ministry of Social Rights and FAADA, offering free or reduced-cost veterinary care and social worker training to vulnerable pet owners nationwide. The program aims to improve the well-being of both pets and owners, acknowledgin...

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Scotland mandates commitment agreement for dog owners

Scotland's Parliament passed a law requiring a commitment agreement for dog adoption or purchase, aiming to promote responsible pet ownership by ensuring prospective owners consider time, space, and financial resources before acquiring a dog; the government must create the agreement's details within...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Moo Deng: Thailand's Viral Hippo Fuels Tourism But Raises Welfare Concerns

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo born in July 2023 at Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo, has become a massive commercial success, generating substantial revenue through merchandise and boosting tourism, but raising animal welfare concerns due to constant public exposure.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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