PETITION TARGET: 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office and the Governor of South Carolina A beloved cat named Ginger was allegedly taken from his porch in Greer, South Carolina, restrained by a group of children, and roughly shaved while they laughed and mocked the defenseless animal, according to local news. The incident was recorded on a video reportedly […]

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A young orange tabby named Garfield is defying the odds after surviving what veterinarians now believe was at least a week trapped on Long Island Rail Road tracks, including being hit by a train, before a coordinated rescue saved his life. ABC7 New York first reported the story. Garfield was initially spotted near the Lindenhurst […]

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Boat traffic is disrupting the lives of marine animals worldwide, according to a new analysis that reviewed over 40 years of research. The study, published in npj Ocean Sustainability, examined 1,850 comparisons from 204 peer-reviewed papers. It found that vessels consistently interfere with the behavior, communication, and physiology of large ocean animals. Researchers looked at […]

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A municipal officer securing an abandoned home in Kansas City, Kansas made a surprising discovery — a mama dog and her puppies who had sought refuge in the basement of the property, according to KMBC news. When officers from Animal Services were dispatched, they bravely shimmied through the dilapidated building’s foundation and found a scared […]

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A man who set out to harm and kill multiple cats in Singapore has now been given a record-breaking sentence for animal cruelty, according to CNA. Tan Yi Bin Ryan pleaded guilty to three charges, with three additional charges taken into consideration during sentencing. He received a 31-month jail sentence and a one-year ban on […]

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PETITION TARGET: Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson A helpless sea turtle — frantic to find warmth but virtually paralyzed — was found just in time by members of the Treasure Island, Florida Police Department’s Community Service Crew. Sadly, many sea turtles are not so lucky: They are increasingly washing ashore cold-stunned, […]

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PETITION TARGET: RJ Sigurdson, Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Some 300 dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, and cows who were in physical and mental distress, denied veterinary care, and kept in terrible conditions — some in so much agony that they needed to be immediately euthanized — were seized from two rural Alberta, Canada properties, according […]

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A horse rescued from Illinois floodwaters is now back home and recovering after a harrowing overnight ordeal. First responders rescued Troy when he was stranded in the fast-moving waters of Coon Creek in Illinois, northwest of Chicago, after overnight storms caused a nearby waterway to overflow, reaching depths of 15 feet. The horse was found […]

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Many people laugh when their dog howls along with a favorite song. However, new research suggests that some dogs may actually be trying to sing in tune. A study led by Tufts University psychologist Aniruddh Patel found that certain dogs can change the pitch of their howls to match changes in music, as reported by […]

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The Goliath frog — the largest frog species on Earth — is facing a growing crisis, with conservationists warning that without swift action, some populations could disappear within years. Found exclusively in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, these remarkable amphibians can grow more than a foot long and weigh upwards of six pounds. However, advocates emphasize […]

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PETITION TARGET: Minister of Agriculture of Cuba and Cuban National Zoo and Aquarium Enterprise Heartbreaking images shared on social media appear to show three lions at the Casino Campestre zoo in Camagüey, Cuba, reduced to skin and bones and confined to a bleak concrete enclosure, according to Sociedad Media. When concerned citizens reportedly tried to feed […]

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Delhi is taking a significant step toward becoming a kinder place for animals. The city has announced that new Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAs) will be set up in all 13 of its revenue districts, according to India’s News. Each district SPCA will be led by its District Magistrate. The aim is […]

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A Virginia animal control officer is being praised after rescuing a group of ducklings that fell into a storm drain. Colonial Heights Animal Control shared photos of Officer Delgado going into the manhole to help what appeared to be over a dozen stranded baby mallards. She was able to pass the ducklings up to someone […]

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After 19-year-old Samuel Haymon lost his job and was evicted from his home, he rejected a bed at a shelter for people experiencing homelessness because they told him his dog Mordex was not permitted. Having a strong bond, the man couldn’t bear to be without Mordex, who he’d raised from a puppy, saying, “He’s my […]

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When Turkish lawmakers passed the so-called “massacre law” in July 2024, stray dogs across the country were suddenly at risk — facing capture, mistreatment, and even death. Yet in the face of this crisis, compassionate advocates in Turkey and around the world have been working tirelessly to protect these vulnerable animals and fight for a […]

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PETITION TARGET: Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon L. Taylor A cat named Hayden was found to have a fractured skull and spine, several broken ribs, and appeared to have been drugged — all while being presented online as having cancer and only days left to live, according to local news. Disturbingly, a man in Virginia allegedly […]

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Online marketplace Etsy has announced it will ban all animal fur sales beginning in August 2026, marking a meaningful win for the movement against cruelty-based fashion. The change followed sustained pressure from advocates and public criticism, including more than 50 protests to Etsy and affiliate locations in 17 cities, a disruption of Etsy’s Morgan Stanley […]

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A bald eagle in North Carolina is recovering after a dangerous run-in with discarded fishing line, thanks to a careful rescue by wildlife officers who went the extra mile to save her. The bird was found exhausted and tangled in the Haw River, where she had been struggling in the water before help arrived. North […]

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Along a busy stretch of highway in Santa Cruz County — where more than 60,000 vehicles pass each day — just a single animal has been hit since a wildlife crossing was completed in January 2023, according to NBC Bay Area. In stark contrast, before the Highway 17 tunnel was installed, 77 animals were struck […]

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PETITION TARGET: Tulsa Zoo Pacing, swaying, and head-bobbing: These are the intense signs of psychological distress that former L.A. Zoo elephants Billy and Tina are reportedly exhibiting following their transfer to the Tulsa Zoo after decades in captivity, according to elephant specialists. Recent reporting and elephant welfare experts are raising serious concerns about the well‑being […]

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