Animal Welfare

Envigo beagles are dogs bred or raised by Envigo, often used in research, safety testing, or as bred-for-research models. This overview explains where they come from, how they m...

Animal hoarding is a complex human behavior characterized by the accumulation of a large number of animals combined with the inability or refusal to provide minimal standards of...

Rescued fighting dogs are dogs removed from organized dogfighting environments and taken in by animal control, law enforcement, or rescue groups. They typically face acute traum...

Chicken murders refer to the intentional killing of chickens, typically outside legally sanctioned practices such as regulated slaughter for food. The term is used in legal, act...

Understanding what a coyote bite looks like on a cat helps owners recognize the need for rapid care and prevention. Coyote encounters can cause serious puncture wounds, tissue d...

Bear death refers to the mortality of a bear from any cause, including natural death, disease, human conflict, poaching, vehicle strikes, and management actions such as removal...

National Mill Dog Rescue (NMDR) became a focal point for animal welfare debate after a 2017 USDA inspection revealed significant violations, sparking investigations, media cover...

This guide explains what tiger attacks in circus contexts involve, why they occur, and how incidents have shaped modern safety and welfare practices. Circuses historically used...

What happens to retired military dogs centers on careful transition from high-stakes service roles to safe, humane civilian life. These working dogs, often German Shepherds, Bel...

The death of an orca at SeaWorld brought renewed attention to the conditions and care of captive marine mammals. This overview explains what is known, what remains uncertain, an...