Animal rights
UK animal welfare bill forcing divulging of kosher, halal meat passes first reading
MP Esther McVey, who brought the bill on Tuesday, said it is about animal welfare, transparency in meat production and consumer choice, and does not seek to ban halal or kosher meat.
Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
Animal rights orgs. hit out at 'ridiculous' claim crocodiles were culled over terrorism fears
Newborn African lion cub rescued from Istanbul smugglers
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.”
Netanyahu steps up to save animals' lives
"We see animal rights as an important cause and we will continue to put an emphasis on it,” wrote Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Cat overpopulation in the Holy Land: Why it matters and what can be done
Baby monkeys poisoned at U.S. primate research center
All infant monkeys were found to have dye on their fur, skin or around the mouth, which caused a fatal allergic reaction.
IDF combat dog finds new home with help of Israeli-owned sanctuary
Arik was the first to enter a Hamas attack tunnel in order to search for Goldin and served in many missions protecting IDF soldiers, but he fell ill and hasn't served in the past 3 years.
Beachgoers shocked when dead cow washes up on shore
"Why do they throw cows into the sea, and why do children need to see these things?"
Canada saves 16 abused Israeli dogs
Earlier this year, 120 dogs and 100 cats were saved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Division in northern Israel after they were being mistreated by a shelter called Girgurim.
Israeli sanctuary serves as refuge for disabled animals
"If you want people to open their hearts towards these animals, we have to bring them close," said Romano, stroking two pigs named Yossi and Omri.
Meow! Jerusalem mayor provides annual budget for cat food
Jerusalem mayor Moshe Lion allocates 100 thousand nis per year to build feeding stations for capital's street cats.
Poisoned animals caught in Palestinian bureaucratic net
Municipalities in the West Bank have reportedly been using poisoned meat to kill hundreds of stray dogs.