Owners should make every attempt not to leave their pets behind, animal advocates say. You can avoid the worst by planning ahead.
Tag: Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare
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3 Chimpanzees Kidnapped for Ransom From Congo Sanctuary
In a country where wildlife trafficking already runs rampant, conservationists fear that ransoming of animals may become a common tactic used by criminals.
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A Horse’s Collapse Rekindles Debate about Carriage Rides in New York’s Central Park
The horses have charmed tourists since the 19th century, but detractors say there is abuse and exploitation. Drivers say they are animal lovers doing their best.
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Octopuses Don’t Have Backbones — or Rights
As cephalopods become more important in neuroscience and other fields, scientists and welfare advocates seek to give the smart animals the same protections as mice and monkeys.
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A Walrus Named Freya Showed Up in Norway. Did She Have to Die?
Three days after issuing a warning, the authorities put down the 1,300-pound marine mammal. Critics said that the decision was unnecessary.