Animal abuse
Bad 'Pee-R': Elephant in the room urinates on Republican convention floor, sparking condemnations
Paige, an African elephant, was paraded through the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston after Governor Greg Abbott’s keynote speech, and was seen wearing a large banner supporting Abbott.
Dog burnt to death in Lag Ba'omer bonfire, police arrest two on suspicion of animal cruelty
Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
Police arrest five in connection with attacking, killing Palestinian shepherd’s sheep
Tortoises held illegally released back to the wild after police operation
The police searched the culprit's house after a report was filed against the owners.
Pitbulls kept in unsanitary conditions found in Kiryat Arba
From preliminary questioning it is suspected that the two suspects have already sold several puppies, worth tens of thousands of shekels.
25% increase in number of pets abandoned since the beginning of March
The coronavirus has brought with it the unfortunate side effect of many more pets being abandoned.
Illegal Miniature dog breeding compound uncovered in central Israel
The dogs were all found in dire physical condition, suffering from bruises as well as negligence. They were kept in terrible living conditions, in small cages reeking of feces and urine.
Jaabars the snow leopard makes new friends after brush with death
The two-year-old cat was taken in by a Kyrgyzstan charity in mid-January after his rescuers found him in a forest outside the nearby city of Takas.
Polish European Parliament member compares Holocaust to animal abuse
"It's time for a serious discussion about the treatment of animals, the conditions in which they live, and how we kill them."
Second largest Israeli food and beverage company bans animal testing
Following criticism regarding a recent study in which mice were starved, killed and dissected, Strauss Group announced that it is banning animal testing.
Porcupines poached for meat in northern Israel due to superstitions
The beliefs tied to porcupines are the result of the noises the animal makes, "that resemble a baby's cry," Ling said.
Several turtles have swastikas painted on their shells
The swastikas appear to be painted in the wrong direction
Eight dogs in Qalansawe kept in terrible conditions, saved by rangers
The rangers, sent on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, found the dogs were kept in horrific conditions and not given water.