The West Virginia Legislature has introduced a slate of bills that would enhance penalties for a wide range of crimes, from ...

Bervie zoo operator John Geddes pleaded guilty to three counts of animal abuse, yet received no fines, jail time, or ...

Lawmakers heard testimony this week on a new bill that would change Vermont's animal cruelty laws by expanding what defines animal cruelty, requiring that courts impose sanctions on offenders, and ...

A $1,000 reward is being offered by NYS Humane Association for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those ...

The U.S. carried out 47 executions in 2025—the highest total in years—despite falling public support, fewer death sentences, ...

April McLaughlin pleaded guilty in December to two felony animal cruelty counts and two felony fraud-related counts.

The legislation would criminalise peaceful protest against animal research with penalties of up to 12 months’ imprisonment ...

Animal rights activists consider this policy to be a cornerstone of animal welfare' - Emily Holts guides us through the unprecedented changes to animal safeguarding law proposed by DEFRA.

Complaint to environment ministry says animal was burned alive after it escaped enclosure and strayed into Himalayan bear’s ...

Complaint to environment ministry says animal was killed by staff after it escaped its enclosure and strayed into a Himalayan ...

Post Falls resident Jeremiah Rodriguez is petitioning to make stronger protections for animals in the state of Idaho.

Denis O’Regan (49) put neighbouring farms at risk of disease by failing to dispose of the carcasses of 30 dead cows and ...