Animal rights
Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
According to data obtained by Let the Animals Live, the Nature and Parks Authority killed approximately 1,300 stray dogs in 2025, an increase from the 794 killed in 2024.
Animal rights orgs. hit out at 'ridiculous' claim crocodiles were culled over terrorism fears
Newborn African lion cub rescued from Istanbul smugglers
Illegal cockfighting ring broken up by Israel Police, 150 cockerels rescued
Jaabars the snow leopard makes new friends after brush with death
The two-year-old cat was taken in by a Kyrgyzstan charity in mid-January after his rescuers found him in a forest outside the nearby city of Takas.
Polish European Parliament member compares Holocaust to animal abuse
"It's time for a serious discussion about the treatment of animals, the conditions in which they live, and how we kill them."
Second largest Israeli food and beverage company bans animal testing
Following criticism regarding a recent study in which mice were starved, killed and dissected, Strauss Group announced that it is banning animal testing.
Stud tortoise Diego goes home after fathering most of his species
A 130-year-old tortoise is returning to the wild after a good job done in San Diego Zoo's breeding program.
Porcupines poached for meat in northern Israel due to superstitions
The beliefs tied to porcupines are the result of the noises the animal makes, "that resemble a baby's cry," Ling said.
7 Best Tips to Find the Best Dog Breed for You
When it’s time to get a dog one of the first questions you might ask yourself is “what kind of dog should I get?”
Gazan cat gets life-saving medical treatment in Israel
The ally-cat was brought into Israel through the Erez Crossing.
Petah Tikva to open first cat park to contain, house stray felines
The park will have food and water dishes, playing grounds, and will be under supervision of the local council's veterinary services.
A Window to the World: Jews and sled dogs
The famous Iditarod race in Alaska raises ethical questions.
Israeli city’s rabbis rule all dogs are bad and their owners accursed
The rabbi of neighboring Holon, Avraham Yosef, is quoted as writing: “I do not find any grounds for permitting any dog whatsoever in any manner.”