Animal abuse

WATCH: Donkey rescued from private vehicle at Jerusalem checkpoint

The driver, a 28-year-old resident of Beitar Illit who was coming from Gush Etzion into Jerusalem, claimed that the donkey was unwell and that he was taking it to a farm in east Jerusalem.

Israeli security forces rescue a donkey from the back of a private vehicle on July 21, 2026.
Sea turtle rescued from fishing lines off the coast of Caesarea.

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

IDF, Israel Police rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank, July 7, 2026.

Bambi's big break: Israel Police, IDF rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank

A woman walks her dogs as Orange County sheriff's deputies block Western Avenue after a chemical leak from a large storage tank prompted evacuations in Garden Grove, California, on May 24, 2026.

California authorities uncover suspected mass killing of hundreds of rescue dogs


Dog that developed alcoholism after owner's death makes full recovery

After losing his owner and his brother and recovering from alcohol dependency, Coco has not had the easiest time. He is now looking for a warm and loving home.

 Dog sleeping on a couch.

Florida aquarium to release orca after more than 50 years in captivity

The process to return Lolita to her "home waters" was years in the making, beginning with the transfer of the aquarium's ownership to The Dolphin Co.

Young children get a close-up view of an Orca killer whale during a visit to the animal theme park SeaWorld in San Diego, California March 19, 2014

Mexican zookeeper accused of slaughtering rare goats for holiday dinner

The zookeeper in Mexico was also accused of trafficking rare animals.

Petting the goat, Iza Paziza, at Moshav Tal Shahar

Kyiv Zoo keeps Tony the gorilla warm despite daily power cuts

Tony, and his other primate friends, need to be warmed by a wood fire oven as Russia has targetted Ukrainian power and heating.

An gorilla eats the traditional Matza (unleavened bread) in preparation for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Passover, at the Ramat Gan Safari Park near Tel Aviv

Birthright Israel considering canceling all camel rides during Israel trips - exclusive

The often highly-anticipated tourist activity of riding camels may come to an end for Birthright Israel participants.

A CAMEL enjoys a salad in the Negev’s Ramat Arad vineyard.

934 people arrested for animal trafficking in international operation

Bringing animals to Israel without a lawful permit is considered a crime since it poses a threat to public health.

The Egyptian fruit bat. Prof. Nachum Ulanovsky's unique model animal.

934 people arrested for animal trafficking in international operation

Bringing animals to Israel without a lawful permit is considered a crime, since it poses a threat to public health.

 Rescued baby iguanas are pictured in a cardboard box, in an office of the Ministry of Environment in San Jose, May 25, 2015.

Cat's life saved after surgery to remove more than 30 hair ties in stomach

One abandoned cat hit the lifesaving lottery when a good samaritan brought her in for a check up.

 Caspian the cat frequently takes trips outside, but she never strays too far from home.

Israeli authorities save 50 parrots from animal trafficking ring

The exotic avians were kept in tiny, crowded cages full of waste and excrement and without basic necessities to sustain their health. 

 Some of the parrots found in the basement of a Ramle apartment building on December 21, 2022

Terrorist mayor of Hebron offers reward for killing of stray dogs

Some Hebron residents soon complied, with footage shared on social media of Hebron residents taking to the streets to torture and kill dozens of dogs.

 A dog looks at a man carring water tanks at a house in the city of Hebron. August 7, 2008