Animal Welfare

The Farm Bill Could Be A Huge Blow To Animals

An amendment threatens farm animal protections, food safety laws and rules on invasive species.
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U.S. Report Contradicts Michigan Governor Candidate Over Test Animal Treatment

The Agriculture Department found animal welfare violations in Democrat Shri Thanedar’s chemical testing facility.
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Fido Survived The Research Lab. Now What?

Maryland just became the seventh state to enact a “Beagle Freedom” law, which seeks to find homes for cats and dogs that survive testing in research labs.
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USDA Kills Rule For Organic Farms That Would Ensure Animals Could Go Outside

The rule would have put in place a variety of new animal welfare standards for farms producing certified organic meat, milk and egg.
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Graphic Video Shows Bull Killing Itself After Horns Are Set Alight At Spanish Festival

The clip has prompted global calls for a ban on Spain's iconic bull-themed festivals.
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This New Animal Shelter Wants To Be An Inspiration For The Whole Country

Your furry companion awaits you.
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Powerful Photos Reveal The Complex Truth About An Island Ruled By Cats

It's known as "cat heaven," but reality is a little more complicated.
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City Seizes Family Dog Of 10 Years, Alleging He May Be Part Wolf (UPDATE)

If a DNA test finds Capone is a wolf hybrid, he could be sent away or euthanized.
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Killing Animals In The Name Of Conservation Needs To Stop

We need more than ever a “culture of coexistence” as we move on in the Anthropocene.
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Humane Society President Points To 'Major Change' In Businesses Nationwide

"Companies that do not embrace that change are actually going to face risk."
By Lisa Capretto, OWN