Meatless Monday: Frog found alive in packaged salad August 26, 2019 It was salad Tuesday in Karlie Allen’s household when they were preparing for dinner. On the menu was an organic package of lettuce and greens…. Continue Reading
Democrat Julian Castro first to unveil animal welfare plan, takes aim at Trump Jr’s hunting fixation August 21, 2019 Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro has become the first candidate to release a wide-ranging plan calling for a crack down on trophy hunting and… Continue Reading
Gamer Alinity apologizes for throwing a cat over her head and feeding it vodka July 23, 2019 The SPCA in Saskatoon is looking into the actions of online gamer Alinity who streams video games to thousands of followers after she was… Continue Reading
Two escaped inmates recaptured after they stopped to visit with a Great Dane out for a walk with his owner, a cop July 11, 2019 A convicted murderer and violent robber who escaped from a Vancouver Island prison were recaptured after they stopped on the street and admired a… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Belladonna Winterspell, rare black swan, stolen from sanctuary June 19, 2019 A rare black swan who had found her forever home in an Oregon sanctuary has gone missing after the owner says someone snuck on… Continue Reading
Tuesday Tortoise: Woman allegedly says she killed zoo turtle to draw attention to herself June 18, 2019 A woman who allegedly hit a Greek tortoise at the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden with a stone that resulted in killing the animal… Continue Reading
Outraged that a healthy dog was killed to be buried with its owner? Here’s what to do: May 23, 2019 We have a suggestion to channel that outrage over the decision to euthanize Emma, a healthy dog, who was put down at the request… Continue Reading
In first for Canada, zookeeper in Quebec charged with criminal animal cruelty May 22, 2019 An owner of an unaccredited zoo in Quebec has been arrested and charged with neglect and cruelty to animals. The SPCA in Montreal said… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Japan’s pet cafes, meant to ease stress, could be stressing out animals May 22, 2019 They love their cute critters in Japan so much that there’s a whole industry around pet cafes. Spending time with cute animals is a… Continue Reading
Tuesday Tortoise: Lifelong pet tortoise Tommy stolen, then returned to senior May 14, 2019 Yvonne Machin, a senior who has had her tortoise since she was 14-years-old, watched with horror when two boys leaned over her front garden… Continue Reading