Animal Welfare

Santa Catarina's Civil Police concluded the inquiry into community dog Orelha's death on Tuesday (February 3), with clothing items serving as key evidence to identify the responsible adolescent. The suspect was intercepted at the airport upon returning from an international trip, and the investigation reviewed over a thousand hours of security camera footage.

28 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over states' inadequate measures to address the stray dogs menace. The bench highlighted serious gaps in sterilisation, dog pounds, and removal of animals from institutional areas. It warned that chief secretaries could be summoned again if no tangible improvements are seen.

German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer plans to introduce mandatory video surveillance in slaughterhouses. Larger facilities above a certain size would be affected, while smaller ones are exempt. The CSU politician views this as a quality mark and promises a draft law soon.

17 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Weighing just over 3 kilograms, shy mixed-breed cat Emery was rescued from a razed park by a TNR volunteer and brought to ARK. She learned from her companion Flint, who has since been adopted, that she was safe. Healthy and striking in appearance, she needs a patient environment to build trust.