[ad_1] MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Representatives with the City of Memphis have confirmed that Ty Coleman, the sitting director of Memphis Animal Services (MAS), is on leave effective immediately. In recent weeks, the shelter has been under public scrutiny after one of the dogs being housed by MAS died from what they claimed to be […]
Miami-Dade Animal Services addresses concerns about Medley shelter dogs without AC
[ad_1] MIAMI – Residents in South Florida are not the only ones sweltering in the heat, pets are too. CBS News Miami went inside a Medley shelter after people raised concerns on social media about some 150 dogs under extreme heat and without air conditioning. Two-year-old Nance, a terrier mix, loves diving in the […]
Memphis Animal Services temporarily closes due to sickness concerns
[ad_1] MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Due to concerns about spreading contagious pet illnesses CDV and CIRDC, Memphis Animal Services is closed to the public. If you are interested in meeting a pet, you can either send an adoption inquiry, email [email protected], or call 901-636-1416 to make arrangements. MAS’s phone lines and emails remain monitored. If […]
Spain abolishes national bullfighting award amid growing animal welfare concerns
[ad_1] In a cultural pivot reflecting shifting societal values, Spain on Friday, May 3, announced a landmark decision to abolish its annual national bullfighting award, igniting a fierce debate between traditionalists and advocates for animal welfare. The decision, announced by Spain’s Culture Ministry, comes amidst mounting concerns for animal welfare and a declining interest in […]
Italy bans puppy yoga over animal welfare concerns
[ad_1] The Italian Ministry of Health has banned puppy yoga classes, saying only adult dogs should take part, to protect the health of the animals as well as the safety of visitors, on Thursday, the 2nd of May, reports the British broadcaster BBC. Puppies in puppy yoga classes usually run freely around the yoga room […]
Rahul Gandhi reaches Wayanad; people block his vehicle to raise their concerns
[ad_1] Mananthavady: Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday morning visited the family of Ajeesh, a farmer who was trampled to death by wild elephant Belur Makhna here. He reached the farmer’s house at Chaligada here a day after the district witnessed a violent protest against the forest department over the lapses […]
Denny’s Issues Shocking Response to Consumer Concerns of Animal Cruelty
[ad_1] In a recent demonstration organized by Animal Equality, the son of a Denny’s executive sparked controversy by responding to peaceful protestors with an obscene gesture. This response comes after thousands of consumers shared with Denny’s leadership their concerns that the company abandoned its commitment to ban cages for mother pigs. Ryan Magro, son of […]
Animal cruelty concerns prompt protest outside Swindon Lidl
[ad_1] PROTESTORS plan to stand outside a Swindon supermarket to warn shoppers of animal cruelty concerns. The Humane League UK will hand out fliers near the Greenbridge branch of Lidl on Sunday, claiming that the retailer relies on unhealthy fast-growing chickens. This comes after an investigation found poultry living in unsanitary conditions at suppliers in […]
Meeting finds no quick fix for animal control concerns
[ad_1] No immediate solutions were forthcoming after a Tuesday discussion about the woes facing Hawaii County’s animal control operations. A meeting of the County Council’s Committee on Parks and Recreation and Public Safety featured a presentation by the Hawaii Police Department, which administers animal control services. The presentation had been postponed from a previous meeting […]