#Act4 Pets At least 5,000 pets were found dead in cardboard shipping boxes last week at a logistics facility in Central China, likely casualties of a miscommunication in the supply chain of China's thriving mass-breeding industry. 5,000 pets found dead in boxes at Chinese shipping depot 5 October 2020
#Act4 Pets Summary of the complexities of the debate about feral cats and how we mitigate their impact, paying special attention to the data on Trap-Neuter-Return programs. Feral cats and what we do about them 2 October 2020
#Act4 Pets Six cultural and demographic trends could reduce the demand for pets. Is America really raining cats and dogs? 2 October 2020
Have you seen an animal that's in neglect, distress or is being mistreated? Or have you found an injured animal? Here's what to do, plus contacts in Belgium. What to do if you see an animal in need 2 October 2020
#Act4 Pets A new United Against Rabies Forum aims to accelerate progress towards the elimination of human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030. OIE, FAO and WHO leaders announce collective effort to fight rabies. World Rabies Day: Find out all events 28 September 2020
#Act4 Pets Removing strays animals from the streets of Dubai to take them to the desert to die: this is the decision of the Government of the United Arab Emirates which sparked protests from local and global animal rights activists. Dogs and cats killed in Dubai for the Expo: LNDC writes to the Ambassador 28 September 2020
#Act4 Pets Our Scottish member OneKind, has called on the Scottish Government to put an end to the breeding of flat-faced dogs, cats and rabbits, such as French bulldogs, amongst other welfare calls, ahead of the 2021 Scottish elections. OneKind launches 2021 manifesto calling on the Scottish Government to prioritise animal welfare 21 September 2020 OneKind
#Act4 Pets Mittens first won attention in 2018 after repeatedly wandering inner-city dwellings, including the university, the post office, and a Catholic church. Celebrity cat called Mittens in the running to be New Zealander of the year 24 August 2020
Following last week's explosions in Beirut organisations and individuals across the world have come to the aid of animals and their owners in the devastated Lebanese capital. Jason Mier, Executive Director of Animals Lebanon, has sent us this update a week after tragedy struck. Beirut: animal welfare network answers call for help, but more needed. Find out how you and your supporters can help. 10 August 2020
#Act4 LabAnimals Almost three quarters say replacing animal tests with non-animal methods should be an EU priority New Poll reveals that 72% of EU citizens want a phase-out plan for animal tests 17 July 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU The new issue covers the stories of animals Animal Action Greece / GAWF has helped over the last few months and the ways in which they've responded to the unexpected challenges of Covid-19. New 45th edition of ELPIDA is out: check it out! 22 June 2020 Animal Action Greece
#Act4 Pets Regardless of COVID-19 crisis the breeding and trading of pets continues. In between supply and demand both cats and dogs get caught and it is for the policy makers and competent authorities to ensure that these animals are protected especially in times of pandemics. Cross-border trade of pets continues despite COVID-19 19 June 2020