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Two US cities vote on banning foie gras
Washington, DC and Denver voters will decide whether to ban the sale of force-fed duck liver, reigniting a fierce debate over animal welfare and luxury dining.
Vox · 3m
New York to ban horse carriages from Central Park
New York City Council is expected to outlaw horse-drawn carriages starting in June 2028, following a teenager's death and animal welfare concerns.
BBC News · 1m
LAPD's pattern of shooting family dogs raises safety concerns
An investigation into Los Angeles police shootings of dogs reveals dozens of cases over a decade, prompting questions about tactics and whether some deaths could have been prevented.
Cbsnews · 1m
Kerala's dog crisis needs planning, not culling
Kerala is calling for mass dog culling to tackle street dog attacks, but experts say the real problem is failed urban planning and waste management.
The Hindu · 2m
Brigitte Bardot's Widower Slams Auction as Cruel Joke
Brigitte Bardot's widower calls auction of her personal items a 'joke' and disrespect to her memory.
Malay Mail · 1m
Cos Investigates PETA Clash at Fashion Week
Cos probes Steven Kolb's altercation with PETA protesters at New York Fashion Week.
Page Six · 1m
H&M Execs Meet PETA After NYFW Fracas
H&M executives to meet PETA after violent clash at New York Fashion Week runway.
New York Post · 1m
Firefighters discover illegal African serval in New Orleans
A wildcat native to sub-Saharan Africa was found illegally caged in a backyard during a house fire response in Louisiana.
the Guardian · 1m
Can pandas still charm the world for China?
As China's power grows, its cuddly diplomacy faces skepticism from those focused on security and trade.
TIME · 2m
Louisiana woman charged after 37 cats die in extreme heat
Nearly 40 cats found suffering in a locked business with no food or water; 17 dead and 20 rescued.
Valleynewslive · 1m
A dog's death exposes the unregulated training industry
When a Bernese mountain dog died at a Los Angeles boarding facility, it revealed how little oversight exists for the billion-dollar pet training business.
Slate Magazine · 3m
Why whale sanctuaries aren't the easy answer
When marine parks close, ocean pens seem like a fix. But science shows they're far more complicated than activists claim.
The Conversation · 3m
Why aquariums are facing hard questions
Four beluga whale deaths at a top US aquarium reveal uncomfortable truths about whether these institutions really help animals.
Vox · 2m
Why belugas keep dying in tanks
Three deaths at Shedd Aquarium reopened a hard question, can even elite aquariums meet belugas' needs?
Vox · 2m
The cat cafe founder standing up for pets born different
Christina Ha built Meow Parlour, then a foundation for the animals most people walk past.
ABC News · 1m
The neighbours are feeding your cat
Pet detectives say a wave of well-meaning feeders and outright collectors is quietly taking Britain's cats.
Dailymail · 3m
The small body problem, in 4 charts
New research says you can cut most of the suffering in your diet without ever going vegetarian.
Vox · 2m