Man allegedly climbs fence to break into animal shelter and frees 150+ dogs August 30, 2022 A 38-year-old man was arrested in Texas on Friday after police say he broke into the Abilene/Taylor County Animal Services building and freed “many”… Continue Reading
Only vegetarian marine mammal in the sea, related to the manatee, declared extinct in China August 24, 2022 Researchers have declared a mammal related to the manatee – said to have inspired ancient tales of mermaids and sirens – extinct in China…. Continue Reading
One wolf hit by car, another still on the loose after “senseless act” of vandalism at Greater Vancouver Zoo August 19, 2022 Tempest, a small, shy wolf, remains on the loose from the Greater Vancouver Zoo, while her older packmate, Chia, has been found dead roadside… Continue Reading
Caged No More: Australia banning traditional cages for poultry; making other animal welfare improvements for chickens, ducks August 18, 2022 Chicken and duck farming will dramatically change in Australia as the government laid out new animal welfare standards after years of discussion, but the… Continue Reading
First human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox reported August 18, 2022 The World Health Organization called Wednesday for people infected with monkeypox to avoid exposing animals to the virus following a first reported case of… Continue Reading
“Malicious intent” suspected after wolves escape from Greater Vancouver Zoo August 16, 2022 A pack of captive wolves was briefly roaming around Aldergrove, B.C. Tuesday morning after officials say they were illegally set free from the Greater… Continue Reading
Freya, the walrus who became an attraction, then a disruption, killed by officials August 14, 2022 A 1,300-pound walrus who had become a threat to human safety after squatting for weeks off the coast of Oslo hanging around piers and… Continue Reading
Rare orange lobsters saved from becoming dinner at two Red Lobster restaurants August 11, 2022 It seems lightning — or at least orange lobsters — can strike twice at Red Lobster restaurants. This summer, the restaurant giant saved not… Continue Reading
Charging bison gores owner, injures sheriff deputy in Kansas August 10, 2022 Authorities in Kansas say the owner of a bison was found gored to death the day after a sheriff’s deputy was injured by the… Continue Reading
Rescue staff in UK show up over reports of a stray toad, discover it’s a bearded dragon August 10, 2022 Animal rescue staff with the SPCA in Guernsey responded to an emergency call of an unexpected animal near a car park. When they arrived… Continue Reading
