Animal cruelty alleged in filming of A Dog’s Purpose; activists calling for a boycott

January 19, 2017

UPDATE: Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment have cancelled this weekend’s movie premiere. The companies issued this release late Thursday: “Because Amblin’s review into the…

Do animals fart? Scientists build database of which species break wind

January 17, 2017

Dear Readers: We’re reposting this from the weekend because the database has grown substantially and it’s vital that you stay updated. If you’ve ever…

Reward offered for sick abuser who bound dog’s mouth, abandoned it to starve to death

January 14, 2017

On Christmas Eve, a small dog was found abandoned on a Toronto street with his mouth bound shut with an elastic band. The apricot-coloured…

“Game changer” for elephants as China bans ivory trade by the end of 2017

December 31, 2016

One year from today, the world’s main trading and processing hub for ivory will be completely shut down. China’s State Council announced the details…

Couple charged in case of cheetah lost on B.C. wilderness

December 30, 2016

We have an update now in a year-old case of a cheetah on the loose in snowy British Columbia. The B.C. Conservation Officer Services has…

Boxing Day hunt is cruel and should be halted, says League Against Cruel Sports

December 26, 2016

Here in Canada and the U.S., Boxing Day is known for massive sales and hunting for bargains but in the UK, the day is…

Driver sought after two dogs hit and killed while crossing intersection

December 8, 2016

Saanich police on Vancouver Island are seeking a driver who struck and killed two dogs at an intersection as their owner was walking them….

Lawsuit says woman found dead rodent sewn into hem of her Zara dress

November 16, 2016

Every so often we bring a new garment home from a store and notice a flaw. But never usually as bad as on woman in…

Australian police nab wanted woman only to find baby koala in her purse

November 15, 2016

It wasn’t the usual kind of bust for police in Australia. But officers on patrol in Wishart recently encountered a woman, who was actually…

Meatless Monday: Complaint filed over tricks used by dairy farmers to stop cows from kicking

November 7, 2016

Animal rights supporters in New Zealand want an investigation after farm workers were posting Facebook messages about tricks they used to stop cows from…