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Animal Cruelty

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world4 hours ago•13 min saved

Faroe Islands dolphin drives: 706 killed in a single day, sparking global backlash

More than 700 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were driven ashore and killed across three hunts in the Faroe Islands in one day, totaling 706 deaths and exceeding two-thirds of last year’s annual figure; the largest drive occurred in Tórshavn with 406 fatalities. Equipment shortages, including spinal lances, led to killings with knives and reports of prolonged suffering. Sea Shepherd observers were arrested while documenting the hunts, drawing international condemnation. Faroese authorities defend the practice as a centuries-old tradition regulated by law, while conservation groups urge an end to the hunts and call for action from European governments.

via Oceanographic Magazine|

#animal-cruelty #conservation #dolphins

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Bondi’s rapid animal-cruelty crackdown tests civil-vs-criminal enforcement

Florida AG Pam Bondi accelerated federal animal-welfare enforcement as part of a swift crackdown after a Texas breeder faced state cruelty charges, coordinating a multi-agency operation that led to a dog breeder’s indictment for misdemeanor license issues and a felony wire fraud claim, with rescue dogs sent to Big Dog Ranch Rescue and public celebrations of the outcome. The episode, and Bondi’s broader strategy—often involving Simmons of Big Dog Ranch Rescue—has drawn scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest and the reliance on criminal enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act, which experts say is typically civil and may have been developed with less input from traditional animal-welfare groups. The piece also notes internal Florida allegations involving a rescue board member and argues the federal framework, staffing, and regulatory tools for animal welfare remain uneven, raising questions about the scope and transparency of this aggressive approach.

via CBS News|

#animal-cruelty #animal-welfare-act #big-dog-ranch-rescue

crime3 months ago•2 min saved

Two Plumpton College students jailed for sadistic sheep killing with explosives

Two Plumpton College agricultural students were jailed after beating a sheep to death and inserting explosive bird scarers into its body, with footage found on one of the suspects' phones; Leighton Ashby received two years and Oakley Hollands 20 months in a young offender institution, both banned from owning animals for 10 years. The judge described the act as sadistic, and the college condemned the behaviour while animal-rights protesters gathered outside the court.

via BBC|

#animal-cruelty #court-sentencing #crime

local3 months ago•1 min saved

Apple the Yorkie: Rapid Recovery After Cruelty, Love Wins

Apple the Yorkie, rescued from cruelty, has dramatically improved in a week: she’s gained weight on a careful refeeding plan, is playful and affectionate, and has had encouraging initial vet results; a follow-up check is planned, and donations support her care while Humane Rescue Alliance investigates her abuser; updates will be posted by Miri’s Haven Senior Dog Rescue.

via PoPville|

#animal-cruelty #dog-rescue #donations

lifestyle4 months ago•4 min saved

Unexpected Party Turns Around My Job Crisis

A woman about to be fired from her job at a London listings magazine is invited to a decadent 90s bar launch by a colleague, which leads to her discovering a vibrant social scene and ultimately finding her true career as a journalist, thanks to the memorable night and the people she met.

via The Guardian|

#90s-london #animal-cruelty #bar-launch

pets-and-animals4 months ago•1 min saved

Police officer rescues and adopts puppy found in trash can in Gardena

A puppy was found abandoned in a trash can in Gardena and rescued by a police officer, who then adopted the dog on Christmas Eve, highlighting a story of rescue and compassion.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#adoption #animal-cruelty #gardena

local-news5 months ago•1 min saved

Lakewood Woman Alleges Amazon Driver Stole Her Cat Piper

A woman in Lakewood claims an Amazon delivery driver stole her cat, Piper, after dropping off a package, with footage showing the driver carrying her away. The company has identified the driver but has not reached him, and the woman has filed a police report, though it may take weeks or months to resolve.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#amazon #animal-cruelty #cat-theft

entertainment6 months ago•1 min saved

Jeff Goldblum Quits Meat After 'Wicked' Role

Jeff Goldblum has become a vegetarian after playing the Wizard in 'Wicked: For Good,' citing the film's themes of animal cruelty as a significant influence on his decision.

via Variety|

#animal-cruelty #entertainment #film-role

world7 months ago•3 min saved

California activist convicted for chicken rescue from Perdue Farms

A California animal rights activist, Zoe Rosenberg, was convicted of felony conspiracy and trespassing after taking four chickens from a poultry plant to rescue them, arguing her actions were justified to save the animals from cruelty. She faces up to 4.5 years in jail, with her sentencing scheduled for December, and plans to report animal cruelty at the facility. The case highlights tensions between activism and legal boundaries in animal rights protests.

via AP News|

#activism #animal-cruelty #animal-rights

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Miami Woman Alleges Dog's Death Was Covered Up by Pet-Sitter

HGTV couple Eilyn and Ray Jimenez accuse their pet-sitter of fabricating a story about their dog Aria's peaceful death, which they believe was actually caused by a larger dog while the sitter was absent, with evidence suggesting the dog was brutally attacked and the cremation was mishandled without their consent.

via TMZ|

#animal-cruelty #dog-attack #pet-death

animal-cruelty7 months ago•1 min saved

Horrific Scene in Spain as 250 Animal Corpses Discovered Amid Survivor Cannibalism

Spanish police uncovered a horrific illegal animal breeding operation in Meson do Vento, where 250 dead animals, mostly dogs, were found in deplorable conditions, with survivors eating the dead due to lack of food and water; the site manager was arrested, and authorities rescued 171 animals, including protected bird species, highlighting ongoing issues with illegal animal trafficking in Spain.

via CBS News|

#animal-cruelty #animal-welfare #illegal-animal-trafficking

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Tyrese Gibson Faces Animal Cruelty Charges Over Dog Attack

Actor Tyrese Gibson was charged with animal cruelty after his dogs killed a neighbor’s dog; he turned himself in, accepted responsibility, and rehomed his dogs, expressing remorse and condolences to the affected family.

via Rolling Stone|

#animal-cruelty #animal-rescue #dog-attack

entertainment7 months ago•3 min saved

Tyrese Gibson Arrested in Georgia for Dog Cruelty

Fast and Furious star Tyrese Gibson was arrested after his dogs mauled a neighbor's dog, leading to a charge of animal cruelty. The incident occurred outside his Georgia home, where the dogs escaped multiple times, and the attack resulted in the death of a small dog. Gibson claimed the dogs were for protection and rehomed them after the incident. Authorities had warned him to keep his dogs leashed, but he missed the deadline to surrender them.

via New York Post|

#animal-cruelty #dogs-attack #entertainment

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Tyrese Gibson Arrested in Atlanta for Animal Cruelty After Dog Mauling

Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson was arrested and released on bond after his dogs mauled and killed a neighbor’s dog, leading to an animal cruelty charge. Gibson expressed remorse and condolences, stating his dogs were raised as family and had no history of aggression.

via TheWrap|

#animal-control #animal-cruelty #arrest

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Tyrese Gibson Faces Animal Cruelty Charges After Dog Attack

Actor Tyrese Gibson was booked on animal cruelty charges after his dogs allegedly killed a neighbor's dog in Atlanta; he has rehomed some of the dogs and accepted responsibility, with ongoing concerns about his dogs' behavior.

via NBC News|

#animal-cruelty #atlanta #cane-corso