Topic: animal-abuse

S.Korea to grant animals legal status to tackle abuse

S.Korea to grant animals legal status to tackle abuse

Sangmi Cha and Minwoo Park, Reuters
Posted at Aug 19 11:16 AM

The amendment, which must still be approved by parliament, likely during its next regular session in September, would make South Korea one of a handful of countries to recognize animals as beings, with a right to protection, enhanced welfare and respect for life. Read more »

Animal abuse surges in Qatar as strays displaced

Animal abuse surges in Qatar as strays displaced

Anne Levasseur and Gregory Walton, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 29 01:29 PM

Freya the dog was found with "half her face blown off", Bernie was stabbed and badly burnt, Diana is struggling to raise her puppies after being riddled with pellets: strays in Qatar are facing a spike in abuse.   Read more »

Deaths of lions, ostriches in Islamabad zoo sparks probe

Deaths of lions, ostriches in Islamabad zoo sparks probe

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 31 08:17 AM

ISLAMABAD - Pakistani officials on Thursday began a new probe into Islamabad's notorious zoo, already under scrutiny over its treatment of a famous elephant, following the recent deaths of several animals including lions and ostriches. Read more »

2 aso patay sa pamamaril sa CDO

2 aso patay sa pamamaril sa CDO

Angelo Andrade, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 06:19 PM

Patay ang dalawang aso habang sugatan ang isa pa matapos pagbabarilin umano sa sa Zone-1, Barangay Bayabas, Huwebes ng hapon. Read more »

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