PETA buys three racing pigeons from King Charles, calling pigeon racing “cruel” February 29, 2024 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says it has purchased three racing pigeons from England’s king after failing to get the monarch to… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift fans raise millions for animal shelters with new challenge December 14, 2023 Not only is she Time’s Person of the Year, but Taylor Swift is also using her spotlight for a good cause: raising money for… Continue Reading
Comedian Ricky Gervais donates a whopping £1.9 million to animal charities December 5, 2023 Comedian — and animal rights advocate — Ricky Gervais has donated £1.9 million ($3.2-million Canadian) to various charities dedicated to supporting and protecting animals…. Continue Reading
Freedom for Liberty and Bell as U.S. President Biden grants Thanksgiving turkey pardons November 20, 2023 Liberty and Bell can count their lucky stars they won’t be featured on any Thanksgiving table this year. The pair of turkeys was pardoned… Continue Reading
RIP Bobi: World’s oldest dog passes away at age 31 October 23, 2023 At 31-and-a-half-years-old, Bobi lived more than twice the lifespan of most dogs on the planet. And for it, Bobi earned a Guinness World Record… Continue Reading
RIP: Esther The Wonder Pig, the Ontario hog who inspired the world, has died October 19, 2023 She was supposed to be a micro piglet, but Esther was a full-sized pig normally bound for the slaughterhouse, who instead grew into The… Continue Reading
Squirrel takes over outfield to steal game from Orioles *and* Yankees May 24, 2023 A squirrel made its MLB debut in the New York Yankees’ bullpen this week, before leaping onto the top of the outfield wall and… Continue Reading
Miami Zoo offends a whole country by charging people to have selfies with a brown kiwi May 24, 2023 A video of a kiwi at a Florida zoo being petted and put up for selfies has caused outrage online, with concerned New Zealanders… Continue Reading
World’s oldest dog, at 31, celebrates with dance party May 17, 2023 The world’s oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday, according to Guinness World Records. Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese… Continue Reading
Dog abandoned in crate with “heartbreaking” note: “My owner is struggling to look after me.” May 15, 2023 As the inflation crisis continues to hit families hard, the RSPCA is witnessing it first hand with pets. The UK-based animal welfare group is… Continue Reading