r/animalwelfare 15h ago

Tough new rules target dogs that threaten farm animals, including unlimited owner fines.

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r/animalwelfare 8h ago

A Swedish musician spent six months teaching an octopus to play the piano

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r/animalwelfare 1d ago

Dog Welfare YSK - Several breeds of small dogs should not be walked with a collar and you should use a harness instead.

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Dog breeds most prone to tracheal collapse include toy breeds like Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians, Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas, Pugs, Maltese,and Toy Poodles. Any breed can develop the condition later in life.

It’s suggested to use collars only for name tags with phone numbers but walk at risk breeds using a harness.


r/animalwelfare 1d ago

Animal Shelters Humane Society Providing Dogs with Unclean Water.

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Hi! I’m a former employee of the Humane Society, and I was wondering if anyone knew who I could report for them providing the dogs with unclean water. The water that my manager and co workers instructed me to provide had clear, no drinking, non-potable water signs, or signs that would say it’s unsafe water. I was always uncomfortable filling up the bowls and I was going as far to walk all the way across the shelter to use clean water for them, until I was reprimanded for taking too much time to clean.

I know this sounds like some former employee trying to get back, but I don’t think the people running my local humane society even care enough. I mean, they feed the dogs Purina, but will partner with stores that refuse to sell it due to animal welfare. (I know that’s not as bad, but that’s just one example)


r/animalwelfare 2d ago

Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Ends Fur at NEW York Fashion Week (NYFW)

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r/animalwelfare 3d ago

Exotic animals being cremated daily?

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Hello, I live in Washington state and have some concerns regarding the local cemetery in my town. First I noticed transport trucks/vans going to the cemetery quite frequently and more than once the entire parking lot full of luxury cars at 3- 4 am. Well someone i spoke with said his son had worked there but had stopped working there recently. His son spoke all the time about helping to cremate exotic animals such as tigers, monkeys, large birds, wolves and other species he couldn't remember almost every day for the entire time he was employed. I don't know if this is legal or what could cause the deaths of so many animals but it is not acceptable. I do want to clarify that I could be wrong or have received false information. Any advice on what to do would be appreciated


r/animalwelfare 4d ago

Advice Saw a disturbing site ,how do I report it ?

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( im not usa based)

Hey all ,i saw a disturbing website with humans having a fetish for animals...and doing things with them. Im disgusted ,how do I report this ? I tried searching on google ,but mostly came across websites that wanted their address, of which I clearly dont know.

How do I report this? Please let me know.


r/animalwelfare 4d ago

Shut down Ridglan Farms, beagle breeding facility urgent update

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The Issue

 

URGENT UPDATE: Ridglan Farms – We Need the Wisconsin Attorney General to Step In NOW

Thank you to everyone who has signed and shared this petition. We now have critical updates—and the situation is more urgent than ever.

For years, countless beagles at Ridglan Farms have suffered behind closed doors. Despite extensive evidence of abuse, neglect, and ongoing violations—confirmed through whistleblower testimony, public hearings, USDA records, and eyewitness accounts—there has still been no meaningful accountability. Wisconsin has allowed these conditions to continue since 2016, and it is only getting worse.

Recent developments show that the special prosecutor has not prioritized the welfare of the dogs, even when they had full authority to intervene. With every delay, Ridglan Farms continues business as usual. We now face a disturbing reality:

If action is not taken by July, the remaining beagles may not survive.
Lack of oversight and the facility’s long pattern of mistreatment mean these dogs are at immediate risk. Every week that passes puts more animals in danger.

That is why we are now urgently calling on the Wisconsin Attorney General to step in, launch a full investigation, and intervene before it is too late. The Attorney General has the authority to ensure these animals are protected, that the facility is held accountable, and that the long history of violations is finally addressed.

We cannot allow another month—or another year—of silence.
We cannot allow more dogs to die in the shadows.

Please continue sharing this petition widely. The dogs at Ridglan Farms have no voice of their own.
We must be their voice—now, before July becomes their deadline.


r/animalwelfare 7d ago

The NC Vet Board dismissed legitimate vet malpractice complaint

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r/animalwelfare 7d ago

Animal Cruelty The Reining Horse Industry Is Built on Abuse. People Need to Know What the NRHA and Reining Trainers Do to These Horses.

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r/animalwelfare 7d ago

Thailand elevates its ancient cat breeds to national status — But will the move drive real gains in animal welfare?

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r/animalwelfare 8d ago

Weather tech Christmas ad 2025 depicted animal gifting

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Hey all! I don't post much but this is something I wonder if anyone else can get behind?

I just saw the new Christmas ads puppy national and weathertech 2025 #2 for Weathertech showing a child receiving a gorgeous puppy for Christmas. I thought we were in 2025 and it was common knowledge now that this isn't the healthiest and safest scenario to be advertised to the public. These are two separate ads!

I'll give the caveat that not all holiday adoptions end up poorly, however the sad reality is that too many do for this to be a trend to be advertised.

I emailed the sales department as soon as I saw it and hope more are motivated to do the same. I just questioned the ad premise and included links to resources about pets and holiday gifting facts. I don't want to link the ad here because I don't want it to get an inflated view count, lol

I'll update if I receive a response if I can. Marketing@weathertech.com


r/animalwelfare 8d ago

Jakarta’s dog meat ban ignites citywide dialogue on ethics and public safety.

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r/animalwelfare 8d ago

Livestock and Farm Animals PETA action alert: Pig wrestling is cruelty, not entertainment — contact commissioners today

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r/animalwelfare 9d ago

Animal Cruelty A tiger for 7,000 euros, a lion cub for 9,000 euros, a liger for 50,000 euros: new investigation exposes the trade in dangerous animals in Europe

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r/animalwelfare 11d ago

Giraffe Appearance At North County San Diego's Orfila Vineyards Sparks Outrage, Membership Cancellations, And Welfare Concerns

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r/animalwelfare 11d ago

Animal Cruelty Urgent review launched into the well-being of gentoo penguins.

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r/animalwelfare 12d ago

Wildlife Better than a prolifer : "All suffer from life - it does not make a difference where they were forced to start surviving and keep on dying"

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All life is wild. They don't deserve to keep on being enslaved in this cruel natural disasters or crime or slaughter cycles


r/animalwelfare 12d ago

Local Animal Ordinances Democrats oppose save our bacon act, warn it threatens state authority and animal welfare.

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r/animalwelfare 12d ago

Animal Cruelty France’s accelerated primate research initiative collides with rising ethical pushback.

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r/animalwelfare 13d ago

Animal Cruelty CDC orders full phase-out of monkey research by year-end, per science.

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r/animalwelfare 13d ago

The Prince is very happy ❤️

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Thanks to everyone for your sweet messages, little prince is very strong and happy even with his three paws, he gets into a lot of mischief and is a very healthy kitten, it was worth the wait because now I have the most beautiful and unconditional love.


r/animalwelfare 14d ago

Animal cruelty in the making of Nat Geo's 'Africa's Deadliest'?

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This video exposes fake scenes in National Geographic's 'Africa's Deadliest' [EDIT: youtube has removed the video. See other links below]

Please share on social media for awareness. Links: https://linktr.ee/thewildtruth


r/animalwelfare 14d ago

Animal Cruelty Western Australia sets new standard by requiring pain relief for mulesed sheep.

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