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Pig Pushed Off a Bungee Jump Tower Causes Outrage in China

Pig Pushed Off a Bungee Jump Tower Causes Outrage in China

Harrowing videos of a pig being tied up and shoved off a bungee tower at a theme park in China have drawn outrage, in a country where animal rights activism is a growing and relatively new phenomenon.

“This is cruelty to animals at its worst,” said Jason Baker, the vice president of international campaigns for the Asia branch of People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals.

Footage from the…

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Foothills Humane Society to waive adoption fees year-old dogs and cats Jan. 24-25

Foothills Humane Society to waive adoption fees year-old dogs and cats Jan. 24-25

WHAT: On Friday and Saturday, January 24 and 25, Foothills Humane Society will host Free Love, a special adoption event. All adoption fees will be waived for dogs and cats over one year of age. Dogs and cats in all sizes, colors, ages and breeds will be available for adoption.

The Foothills Humane Society adoption process will be followed, waiving the fees.

Potential adopters are encouraged to…

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Safe Haven Pet Rescue is helping cats stay warm this winter

Safe Haven Pet Rescue is helping cats stay warm this winter

ROCHESTER, Minn.- A lot of cats are abandoned or dropped off on the side of the road, but a local organization is doing their part to help cats stay warm this winter.

Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a non-profit in Rochester that takes in cats thats are abandoned, ill or lost. They have about 30 cats right now looking to find a home. They see so many cats this time of year outside that need a place to…

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TN lawmaker says proposed bill could keep some animal abusers from owning a pet entirely

TN lawmaker says proposed bill could keep some animal abusers from owning a pet entirely

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN/WJHL) – From hoarding dozens of animals in deplorable living situations to intentionally trying to kill them, a new bill in the works could keep these abusers from owning pets.

“A constituent of mine showed me an article of a person in Old Hickory who took a tire iron to several puppies, threw them against a tree, and killed them out of frustration of being fired from a…

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Alabama Farmers Federation members hear from Trump at national ag conference - Yellowhammer News

Alabama Farmers Federation members hear from Trump at national ag conference – Yellowhammer News

Dog owners in Canberra, Australia, must now walk their companions daily or face a $2,700 fine, due to a 2019 animal welfare law recognizing dogs as sentient beings. Does requiring the humane treatment of animals restrict the property rights of humans and the functioning of economies?

I will not let rain, sleet, snow or dark of night deter me from walking my dogs. Dogs’ unbridled enthusiasm for…

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HIHS Spay & Neuter Waggin’ to visit Pahoa, Volcano and Kohala

HIHS Spay & Neuter Waggin’ to visit Pahoa, Volcano and Kohala

The Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Mobile Spay &Neuter Waggin’ continues its rural outreach services in January with stops today in Pahoa, Tuesday in Volcano and Wednesday in Kohala.

Schedule your appointments by calling 329-8002 or emailing [email protected]. Due to limited space, the Mobile Spay &Neuter Waggin’ is unable to accommodate drop-ins.

All appointments must be scheduled in advance by…

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Iowa shelter's dog to be featured on Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday

Iowa shelter’s dog to be featured on Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday

De Soto, Iowa – An Iowa animal shelter will compete in a dog version of football on Super Bowl Sunday.

The competition was filmed in October in New York, when three of the dogs from AHeinz57 Pet Rescue in De Soto made the “starting line-up”

Amy Heinz runs AHeinz57. She took seven dogs to the competition, but only three – Theodore, a pomeranian and Siberian husky mix, Ferris, a Labrador…

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Animal advocates remind community to keep a close eye on outdoor pets this winter

Animal advocates remind community to keep a close eye on outdoor pets this winter

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CLEVELAND (WJW) — The snow is falling and the temps are continuing to plummet here in Northeast Ohio, making it even more important for pet owners to keep a close eye on their four-legged friends.

The ASPCA has all kinds of tips available on its website. Some of them include:

Drying off your pet as soon as they come back inside.

Dressing your dog in…

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Sam and Billie Faiers accused of ‘animal cruelty’ after posing on horse and carriage...

Sam and Billie Faiers accused of ‘animal cruelty’ after posing on horse and carriage…

20 January 2020, 08:10

Sam and Billie Faiers have divided opinion with their NYC trip. Picture: Instagram

The TOWIE sisters have been slammed by fans after they shared a snap from their luxurious trip.

Sam and Billie Faiers are currently enjoying a family trip across the pond with their mum Suzie for Billie’s 30th birthday.

But while the pair seem to be enjoying their time in…

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An abandoned van leads to questions about the owner's whereabouts

An abandoned van leads to questions about the owner’s whereabouts

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. (WDTV)– One van, and what seems to be one lost man, is raising some questions for a Monongalia County resident.

Butch Lee, has been trying to figure out who owns an abandoned van that he discovered in his neighborhood.

“It’s been a week now and we can’t find anything out about this person,” he said.

According to Lee, police say they can’t get involved…

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FurEver Home rescues dogs in memory of former Fremont man | Nebraska

FurEver Home rescues dogs in memory of former Fremont man | Nebraska

FREMONT — If they could talk, 15 dogs might thank Brad Dodge for a second chance at life.

The dogs, which came from Louisiana, were saved in memory of the former Fremont resident who died Jan. 15, 2019.

FurEver Home in Fremont was a busy place Wednesday afternoon as folks worked to get the canines situated in kennels. A miniature pinscher named Lucy wiggled…

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Animal rescue organization in Virginia holds its first volunteer day of 2020

Animal rescue organization in Virginia holds its first volunteer day of 2020

WINCHESTER, Va. (WDVM) — An animal rescue organization in Virginia held its first volunteer day of the year.

For the past seven years, John Netzel has committed his life to house animals that need it.

“Animal welfare, animal rights issues and concerns are important to me, I’m vegan so that’s part of it,” John Netzel said, president of Peaceful Fields Sanctuary.

Volunteer day at the sanctuary…

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A list of MLK Day events across Alabama - Yellowhammer News

A list of MLK Day events across Alabama – Yellowhammer News

Dog owners in Canberra, Australia, must now walk their companions daily or face a $2,700 fine, due to a 2019 animal welfare law recognizing dogs as sentient beings. Does requiring the humane treatment of animals restrict the property rights of humans and the functioning of economies?

I will not let rain, sleet, snow or dark of night deter me from walking my dogs. Dogs’ unbridled enthusiasm for…

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Bill continues to climb as rural Minnesota vet cares for 72 rescued ponies | Local News

Bill continues to climb as rural Minnesota vet cares for 72 rescued ponies | Local News

The 72 rescued miniature horses in Shirley Kittleson’s barn don’t look like they’re going anywhere anytime soon.

As talks on their future continue between the rural Minnesota veterinarian and the Animal Humane Society (AHS), both sides insist that the other is responsible for a stalemate that has left the horses in Kittleson’s care for more than a year and a…

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Shelby County animal rescue raising money after wind damages shelter

Shelby County animal rescue raising money after wind damages shelter

FOUNTAINTOWN — Volunteers are answering a call for help after strong winds caused damage to a Shelby County animal rescue.

The owner of Canine Castaways Rescue said the wind ripped off the top of their outdoor shelter around 2 p.m. Saturday. It was an area they built in September for dogs housed at the shelter.

The dogs are safe, but repairs are estimated at $1,500. Volunteers came out Sunday…

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Dane County Humane Society employee ‘happy to use my crochet skills’ to give stray cat new ears

Dane County Humane Society employee ‘happy to use my crochet skills’ to give stray cat new ears

MADISON — A stray cat in Wisconsin had her ears removed due to chronic and painful infections, so a helpful woman crocheted her some new ones.

The cat, named Lady in a Fur Coat, was bought into the Dane County Humane Society in December and immediately began treatment for chronic ear infections and hematomas, spokesperson Marissa DeGroot told CNN.

To alleviate her suffering, veterinarians…

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Fayette Animal Control numbers: More dogs and cats saved Fayette County Animal Shelter on Ga. Highway 74 South in Peachtree City. Photo/Ben Nelms. Figures released by Fayette County Animal Control covering the past three years showed live releases of dogs and cats increasing from 93 percent in 2017, to 96.45 percent in 2018 and 97.85 percent in 2019.