Jamie Lampros, Special to the Standard-Examiner One of of the recent kittens at Furever Friends Animal Oasis in Harrisville. Every day, local animal shelters and rescues receive phone calls from the public asking for help rescuing a stray, feral or abandoned animal, and right now, many of those calls are […]
Dallas Zoo hosting solar eclipse viewing event, inviting public to witness animal reactions – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
As the April 8 total solar eclipse nears, one of Dallas’ top attractions is preparing for a unique experience. The Dallas Zoo is hosting a viewing event allowing visitors to take in the eclipse and witness how animals may react to the celestial event. Regular admission tickets are available online beginning this week. The zoo […]
USDA finalizes organic farming rule, clarifying gestation crate ban for animal welfare and public health
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a historic move, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program has issued the final Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards rule, a landmark federal regulation that strengthens and clarifies animal welfare standards. While the rule only covers animals raised in the National Organic Program, it will be the […]
Tapir Sighting Sign Spotted Along Punggol Park Connector, Public Advised To Keep Away From Animal
NParks Puts Up Sign In Punggol Warning Public Of Tapir Sighting Last week, the rare sight of a tapir galloping past a cyclist in a park connector at Punggol went viral. The National Parks Board (NParks) has now put up signs warning the public of sightings of the animal in the area. The board has […]
Animal Advisory Commission wants limit on public contact with wild animals
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 by Nina Hernandez The Animal Advisory Commission on Monday voted unanimously to approve a resolution recommending City Council limit public contact with wild animals at for-profit zoos and aquariums. The idea for the resolution came about at the commission’s February meeting, when members of the public raised concerns about the Austin […]
Good news: Big Cat Public Safety Act rules are now a reality
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block For over a decade, we have been fighting hard to prevent the suffering and abuse of captive big cats, confronting a dangerous industry and the individuals who take advantage of these animals. And we celebrated in December of last year when President Biden signed the Big Cat Public Safety […]
Public urged to consider animal welfare during New Year celebrations
The RSPCA is reminding members of the public to consider the needs of animals and their welfare as we prepare to welcome in 2023. Fireworks are a common part of New Year’s festivities – but many animals can find them deeply distressing, and the RSPCA is reminding the public of the many practical steps which […]
Big Cat Public Safety Act becomes law, capping off year of wins for wild animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The exploitation and abuse of big cats as props for paid public interactions at roadside attractions will soon be a thing of the past. As we recently shared, the Big Cat Public Safety Act, something we’ve been working on for over a decade, passed the U.S. Senate and will […]
Major win! U.S. Senate passes the Big Cat Public Safety Act
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a major advance in our long fight against the abuse of captive big cats, the U.S. Senate just passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/ S. 1210), a bill we have championed for years because it prohibits keeping big cats as pets and also bans contact […]
Federal Complaint Challenges SeaQuest Fort Worth’s Animal Encounters Over Danger to the Public
PETA Asks FTC to Investigate Aquarium for Unfair Trade Practices For Immediate Release:December 5, 2022 Contact:David Perle 202-483-7382 Fort Worth, Texas – This morning, PETA submitted a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting that the agency investigate SeaQuest for unfair business practices, noting that members of the public, including children, have been bitten […]