Animal rights
Holon resident arrested on suspicion of kicking dog in head, lifting it by throat
Police said the owner, a man in his 40s, allegedly kicked the dog in the head several times and lifted it by the throat. The dog was taken for veterinary care.
How much is hunting a gazelle worth to the state? This is the price a convicted hunter will pay
Unnecessary and cruel: Using chickens for kapparot on Yom Kippur violates Jewish values – opinion
Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year
Turtle goes for a ride on a train in Washington DC
A turtle’s pace doesn’t matter when public transportation is an option.
Israel's Ein Gedi nature reserve denies entry to blind man's guide dog
A 53-year-old blind man says he was denied entry to Ein Gedi because of his guide dog. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority says "The ibexes are scared of dogs."
New York Jewish family reunited with stolen family dog at shelter adoption event
Mocha had been living under a new name, Sandy, as a resident at NYC's Animal Care Center. Now she was reunited with her New York Jewish family.
Jerusalem street cats: Lending a helping paw to feline friends
Jerusalem street cats, a pest to so many, are actually living beings struggling to survive. One initiative has tried to help by bringing volunteer veterinarians.
Treatment of cocaine-addicted rats sparks ethics investigation at US university
The experiment was funded by grant money from the US National Institutes of Health.
Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes
The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.
Animal rights activists protest animal testing in Israel with dead piglets
In 2021, 3,607 permits were issued by the Health Ministry to conduct testing on animals in Israel.
Dog that developed alcoholism after owner's death makes full recovery
After losing his owner and his brother and recovering from alcohol dependency, Coco has not had the easiest time. He is now looking for a warm and loving home.
Unlikely friendships: How bunny rabbits helped heal a paralyzed cat
Canelo underwent acupuncture, laser treatments and bunny-play therapy. He is now looking for his forever home alongside his best friend Llama.
Florida aquarium to release orca after more than 50 years in captivity
The process to return Lolita to her "home waters" was years in the making, beginning with the transfer of the aquarium's ownership to The Dolphin Co.
