Animal rights

Social media-famous Border Collie allegedly eaten after being stolen in China

Travel blogger Guo gained popularity on the Chinese social media app Douyin when he began documenting his adventures with his dog, eight-year-old Chutou.

JUNE 13, 2026|BySHIR PERETS

CUSTOMERS WAIT to be served at a butchers stall in Smithfield Market, the UK’s largest wholesale meat market in London, Britain, November 19, 2021.

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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ

Animal rights orgs. hit out at 'ridiculous' claim crocodiles were culled over terrorism fears

The Civil Administration and the Nature and Parks Authorities both claimed in the letter that the killings were carried out to avoid a potential "terrorist incident."

DECEMBER 10, 2025|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Ramat Gan’s animal rescue and bonding farm

Natural Bonds is not only a home for animals, however: It is also a home for people.

OCTOBER 27, 2024ByITSIK MAROM

For the last two years in Ramat Gan, “Natural Bonds” has operated as a unique animal rescue farm and focuses on livestock farm animals and does not deal with domestic pets such as cats and dogs.

Finding a ‘shidduch’ for dogs in shelters can reduce their stress and make them more adoptable

“Many potential adopters might already have a dog or would like to engage in social activities with their dog,” researchers said.

JUNE 13, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

One of the pairs of shelter dogs from the study. These dogs chose to cuddle, even though they were offered separate beds.

Houthi threats reroute ship carrying thousands of animals, sparking controversy

The voyage, which faced public outcry in both Australia and Israel, prompted petitions and legal challenges against Israel's Agriculture Ministry.

APRIL 13, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Livestock that arrived in Israel last week after the ship carrying them was forced to reroute.

Giraffes interrupt women's golf tournament in Kenya

Golfers come from around the world to play on a fairway frequented by wildlife.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A baby giraffe is pictured at its enclosure at the Chapultepec zoo in Mexico City, Mexico

Australia stops ship carrying livestock from sailing around Africa to Israel

The MV Bahijah sailed from Australia for Israel on January 5 but abandoned passage through the Red Sea due to threat of attack by Houthis and was ordered home by the Australian government.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024ByREUTERS

Ship and tug boats are seen at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen February 1, 2017.

Not so dumb: Chickens communicate their emotions with unique clucks

Researchers found that humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased just by the sound of their clucks.

JANUARY 3, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Israel's live animal imports increased by 220% over last decade

While many countries are discontinuing the practice of live animal shipments for slaughter Israel continues to import animals for slaughter on a massive scale.

DECEMBER 27, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN