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World's Largest Pet Store, Zoo Zajac, Closes Permanently
Zoo Zajac, the world's largest pet store according to Guinness, permanently closed in Duisburg, Germany on March 17th, 2023, due to financial struggles following the death of its founder, Norbert Zajac, and increased costs, resulting in the loss of 150 jobs.
World's Largest Pet Store, Zoo Zajac, Closes Permanently
Zoo Zajac, the world's largest pet store according to Guinness, permanently closed in Duisburg, Germany on March 17th, 2023, due to financial struggles following the death of its founder, Norbert Zajac, and increased costs, resulting in the loss of 150 jobs.
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Animal Cruelty Allegations Spark Protest and Calls for Abattoir Closure
Covert footage at T&S Abattoir in Arley, Warwickshire, revealed animal cruelty, leading to three staff dismissals and a protest demanding closure; management claims to have improved monitoring and staff training but residents also cite issues with odor, flies and difficulty selling homes.
Animal Cruelty Allegations Spark Protest and Calls for Abattoir Closure
Covert footage at T&S Abattoir in Arley, Warwickshire, revealed animal cruelty, leading to three staff dismissals and a protest demanding closure; management claims to have improved monitoring and staff training but residents also cite issues with odor, flies and difficulty selling homes.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Court Postpones Ruling on Beagle Experiments
A Lazio court postponed until June 10th a decision on whether Aptuit can resume experiments on 1,600 beagles, prompting protests from animal rights activists who allege mistreatment and killing of animals at the company's labs, with investigations still ongoing.
Italian Court Postpones Ruling on Beagle Experiments
A Lazio court postponed until June 10th a decision on whether Aptuit can resume experiments on 1,600 beagles, prompting protests from animal rights activists who allege mistreatment and killing of animals at the company's labs, with investigations still ongoing.
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German Farm Under Renewed Investigation for Animal Abuse
Authorities in Germany are investigating a large-scale farm in the Allgäu region for renewed allegations of animal abuse, seizing data and launching investigations after animal rights activists provided video evidence of alleged mistreatment, including improper tail twisting and use of electric devi...
German Farm Under Renewed Investigation for Animal Abuse
Authorities in Germany are investigating a large-scale farm in the Allgäu region for renewed allegations of animal abuse, seizing data and launching investigations after animal rights activists provided video evidence of alleged mistreatment, including improper tail twisting and use of electric devi...
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Crufts Bans Dog with Medically Amputated Tail
Gwen, a three-year-old Dalmatian Vizsla cross from Merthyr Tydfil, was banned from Crufts 2025 because her tail was amputated due to happy tail syndrome, despite the amputation being medically necessary; the Kennel Club cites the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Crufts Bans Dog with Medically Amputated Tail
Gwen, a three-year-old Dalmatian Vizsla cross from Merthyr Tydfil, was banned from Crufts 2025 because her tail was amputated due to happy tail syndrome, despite the amputation being medically necessary; the Kennel Club cites the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
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L214 Sues Lidl Over Animal Welfare Program
L214 filed a lawsuit against Lidl and two pig farms for animal abuse and misleading advertising related to Lidl's "Animal Welfare+" program, showing evidence of poor conditions in farms highlighted in Lidl's promotional campaign.
L214 Sues Lidl Over Animal Welfare Program
L214 filed a lawsuit against Lidl and two pig farms for animal abuse and misleading advertising related to Lidl's "Animal Welfare+" program, showing evidence of poor conditions in farms highlighted in Lidl's promotional campaign.
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Animal Cruelty Investigation Launched Against Eight French Pig Farms
Following complaints by L214, eight French pig farms supplying E.Leclerc are under investigation for animal cruelty; investigations were prompted by evidence of unsanitary conditions, mutilations without anesthesia, and dead piglets; E.Leclerc has stated it will end relationships with implicated far...
Animal Cruelty Investigation Launched Against Eight French Pig Farms
Following complaints by L214, eight French pig farms supplying E.Leclerc are under investigation for animal cruelty; investigations were prompted by evidence of unsanitary conditions, mutilations without anesthesia, and dead piglets; E.Leclerc has stated it will end relationships with implicated far...
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70 Neglected Pythons Found in Durham Spark Calls for Stronger Reptile Protection Laws
Daniel Holmes of Knaresborough Exotic Rescue found 70 severely neglected royal pythons and dozens of dead snakes at a Durham property, highlighting the need for stronger laws protecting reptiles kept as pets.
70 Neglected Pythons Found in Durham Spark Calls for Stronger Reptile Protection Laws
Daniel Holmes of Knaresborough Exotic Rescue found 70 severely neglected royal pythons and dozens of dead snakes at a Durham property, highlighting the need for stronger laws protecting reptiles kept as pets.
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German Farm Under Investigation for Cattle Abuse: Video Evidence Exposes Alleged Mistreatment
Authorities in Germany are investigating a large-scale farm in the Allgäu region for animal abuse after animal rights activists provided video evidence of alleged mistreatment, including improper tail twisting, forcing sick animals to stand, and illegal use of electric devices. The farm owner and em...
German Farm Under Investigation for Cattle Abuse: Video Evidence Exposes Alleged Mistreatment
Authorities in Germany are investigating a large-scale farm in the Allgäu region for animal abuse after animal rights activists provided video evidence of alleged mistreatment, including improper tail twisting, forcing sick animals to stand, and illegal use of electric devices. The farm owner and em...
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Spanish Veterinarians Protest Restrictive Antibiotic System
Spanish veterinarians protested a new antibiotic prescription system, Presvet, on January 25th, 2024, citing excessive bureaucracy, limited access to medications, and high associated costs as detrimental to animal welfare and veterinary practice.
Spanish Veterinarians Protest Restrictive Antibiotic System
Spanish veterinarians protested a new antibiotic prescription system, Presvet, on January 25th, 2024, citing excessive bureaucracy, limited access to medications, and high associated costs as detrimental to animal welfare and veterinary practice.
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Canine Blood Shortage: Ridgeback's Donation Highlights Growing Need
At the Free University of Berlin's veterinary clinic, a Ridgeback named Sami donates 300ml of blood to address a shortage, highlighting the growing need for canine blood transfusions due to increased intensive care and challenges in sourcing healthy donor dogs from within Germany.
Canine Blood Shortage: Ridgeback's Donation Highlights Growing Need
At the Free University of Berlin's veterinary clinic, a Ridgeback named Sami donates 300ml of blood to address a shortage, highlighting the growing need for canine blood transfusions due to increased intensive care and challenges in sourcing healthy donor dogs from within Germany.
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Italy's Animal Welfare Legislation Falls Short of Constitutional Mandate
A Legambiente report reveals that only 14.7% (91 out of 617) of legislative acts passed in Italy between February 2022 and January 2024 addressed animal welfare, despite its constitutional enshrinement; many laws contradicted the new principle, exposing significant gaps in wildlife crime penalties c...
Italy's Animal Welfare Legislation Falls Short of Constitutional Mandate
A Legambiente report reveals that only 14.7% (91 out of 617) of legislative acts passed in Italy between February 2022 and January 2024 addressed animal welfare, despite its constitutional enshrinement; many laws contradicted the new principle, exposing significant gaps in wildlife crime penalties c...
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48% Bias Score
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