CHICAGO (WGN) — An alderman is hoping a third introduction of his proposed ordinance to enhance the city’s animal cruelty laws will finally make it over the finish line. Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) ...

Every year in the United States approximately 250,000 animals are victims of abuse such as hoarding, neglect and torment which are common examples of the mistreatment they undergo. Animal abuse that ...

Farmed animals in the United States have minimal legal protections, and much of the abuse they endure is legal. Unfortunately, the federal Animal Welfare Act—which establishes protections for pets and ...

Dogs, cats, pigeons, pigs, cows and other animals will now have even more representation in the state Senate. Sen. Rosemary Brown, R-40, Middle Smithfield Twp., who represents parts of Lackawanna, ...

Every year, hundreds of millions of farmed animals are shipped across the United States to breeding, feeding, and slaughter facilities—transport that represents one of the most stressful experiences ...

For more than 20 years, La Plata County Humane Society has served as Durango’s primary provider of Animal Protection services, ensuring that every requirement outlined in Chapter 4 of the City Code ...

The tourism industry is in a complicated affair with wildlife. For every heartwarming story about conservation success, there’s one telling tale of exploitation wrapped in eco-friendly language.

Almost six months after the seizure and death of internet star Peanut the Squirrel sparked massive public outrage, lawmakers and others are supporting a proposed new law they say would prevent similar ...

Bardot created the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals in 1986 after retiring from acting Brigitte Bardot, who rose to international fame with her role in And God ...

The Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency will become the province’s new animal welfare enforcement agency as of April 1, ...