Animal welfare

‘Stupid and cruel’: Peta slams Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga’s Grammy performances

Sabrina Carpenter’s performance included her bringing out a white dove, while Lady Gaga wore a red and black Alexander McQueen Fall 2009 outfit that had feathers.

Elephant ride ban in Indonesia raises concerns at conservation sites

Conservation site operators warn that poorly implemented restrictions could harm the welfare of elephants.

Fewer animal cruelty and welfare cases reported to SPCA in 2025; most still involve cats

SPCA investigated a total of 608 confirmed cases in 2025, a decline from the 961 seen in 2024, according to its annual report.

Pakistan’s stray animals have found friends and protectors in Karachi’s young residents

Over 10 years, Karachi has witnessed massive population growth, of both the human and animal kind.

Shelter Star Of The Month: Kumo the domestic shorthair

Kumo, a male white domestic shorthair, is looking for a forever home.

Animal Lovers League to leave premises by Feb, other groups to take over its 160 animals

Veterinarians had worked on Dec 22 to microchip all of the Animal Lovers League’s cats to ensure traceability and accountability.

Backlash as Australia kills dingoes after backpacker death

The euthanisation programme has stirred debate about how to manage the local population of dingoes.

Alpaca in Britain gets mirror for company after pen mates die

A mirror was installed at Giovanni’s enclosure to mimic the presence of another herd mate, and he seemed “quite happy” seeing his reflection.

Canadian beluga whales could find new homes in the US

The options for whales bred in captivity are limited, since they lack skills like hunting and social interaction.

Thailand releases endangered leopard sharks in conservation push

All the sharks spent months being taught behaviours they will need in the wild, including in the sea pen off the pier at Maiton Resort.

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