Just 15 hours after construction crews finished work for the day, deer stepped onto a newly built wildlife bridge on U.S. 97 in Siskiyou County, California, using a safer path above the road below, according to NewsWatch 12/KDRV. The deer were the first animals to use the new overcrossing, and Caltrans said a bobcat and […]

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From endangered animals torn from their natural homes to protected species boxed up for profit, wildlife trafficking turns living beings into cargo. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is warning traffickers that exploiting endangered animals can carry prison terms of up to 15 years and fines as high as Dh2 million, or about $545,000 USD, according […]

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In a major victory for animals used in experiments, Ontario, Canada, has passed legislation that bans invasive medical testing on cats and dogs and prohibits breeding these animals for research, according to Canada’s National Observer. This makes Ontario the first province in Canada to enact these protections for cats and dogs used in research. Violating […]

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A tiny fawn is safe after an intense rescue during flash flooding in Indiana. Firefighters from the Madison Township Fire Department had responded to a call about a vehicle stranded on a flooded road when they heard the cries of a baby deer being carried downstream in the fast-moving water nearby. With the driver already […]

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A man from Coral Gables, Florida, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison and three years of supervised release for owning and administering online chat groups that shared and discussed graphic videos of monkeys being tortured, mutilated, and sexually abused, according to the Department of Justice. Francisco Javier Ravelo pleaded guilty in March to distributing […]

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A small brown dog who had been missing for more than a week is safely back with family after Florida first responders lowered a rescuer 40 feet into a forested sinkhole and brought the pup back to daylight unharmed. The dog’s owner contacted authorities after discovering that the beloved pup was trapped deep inside a […]

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A tiny raccoon is safe after a frightening ordeal stuck alone in a storm drain in Colorado Springs. After heavy weather moved through the area, firefighters responded to reports of a distressed baby raccoon trapped in the drain and worked to bring the young animal to safety. The raccoon kit had reportedly been found by […]

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Illinois is one step away from strengthening protections for wild animals used in circuses and other traveling shows, as lawmakers move to expand the state’s existing ban beyond elephants to include lions, tigers, bears, non-human primates, and several other species. House Bill 4255 will add cougars, jaguars, leopards, lions, tigers, non-human primates, bears, and any […]

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Across Spain, caregivers are filling food bowls, arranging sterilization appointments, rushing sick animals to veterinarians, and trying to keep abandoned dogs and community cats safe. Now, nearly €4 million in new government funding could help make that daily, lifesaving work stronger and more sustainable, according to Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and 2030 […]

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Dogs and cats in Sulawesi, Indonesia, have been stolen from homes, trafficked across provinces, packed into cages, and slaughtered in brutal live-animal markets and slaughterhouses. But across the island, real change is taking hold. Lady Freethinker’s PROJECT Sulawesi is helping dismantle the systems that allow this cruelty to continue by targeting the trade at its […]

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For weeks, a family lived with the fear that their beloved senior dog might never come back. Then came word: 15-year-old Lucy, who had been missing for nearly three weeks, was found alive in Greenville, North Carolina, after being discovered in a ditch, cold, soaked, and in urgent need of medical care. Lucy was suffering […]

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After widespread outrage erupted over the controversial capture of a giant manta ray off Florida’s coast last year, state wildlife officials adopted stricter rules surrounding the display of protected marine animals, according to WUSF. In its recent decision, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to prohibit the international export of threatened and […]

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A troubling new report has uncovered more than 1,600 primates advertised for sale on social media platforms over a six-week period in 2025, highlighting a thriving online trade involving endangered wildlife, according to The Guardian. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and World Wildlife Fund published the study “Primates for […]

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A three‑month‑old bald eagle was saved from peril thanks to quick action and teamwork from local first responders in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Authorities responded after the eaglet fell from their nest, and found the bird with a fishing hook lodged in their beak. Crews worked carefully to remove the hook and free the young eagle from […]

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One resilient wild burro is back on dry land after an unexpected tumble into a septic tank in Golden Valley, Arizona, sparked a neighborly rescue effort, according to KTLA. The burro had fallen into a tank at an RV park along Oatman Highway, inside the Black Mountain Herd Management Area, according to the Bureau of […]

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A well-known and beloved mother duck named Violet is once again melting hearts in Gurnee, Illinois, after leading her eight ducklings through Prairie Trail School on their way to a nearby pond. Violet has been returning to the school’s courtyard for years to nest and hatch her babies, making her a cherished part of the […]

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Lady Freethinker has sent urgent funding to care for dogs and cats rescued from an alleged online fake rescue scam in Uganda, where dozens of animals were found suffering from malnutrition, parasites, infections, injuries, and other serious health conditions. Animal Welfare Alliance Uganda (AWAU), working with local authorities and veterinary groups, took custody of and […]

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A tiny kitten in Fulton County, Georgia, is safe today after a determined animal services officer spent two hours rescuing the frightened little animal from a drainage system beneath the street. Fulton County Animal Services’ Officer Eubanks responded to the call, peered into the dark, tight space with a cellphone flashlight, and used a leash […]

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After a beloved Bernedoodle uncharacteristically vanished from his Connecticut home, his best friend — an 8-year-old German Shepherd named Remy — sprang into action and led his family to the trapped pup, setting the stage for a dramatic rescue, according to local news. Panko, a 2-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle mix, sparked immediate concern […]

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Portugal’s last circus elephant, a 40-year-old captive named Julie, is set to be relocated to an elephant sanctuary under a voluntary agreement that effectively ends the use of wild animals in the country’s circuses, according to The Guardian. Julie had been part of the Victor Hugo Cardinali circus since 1988 and stopped performing in 2024 […]

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