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Till Death Do Us Bark: Brazilian State Lets Pets Be Buried With Owners
In pet-mad Brazil, the state of Sao Paulo will allow animals to be buried in family graves starting Tuesday, with a law recognizing "the emotional bond" that exists between humans and their household critters.
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Turkish Man Ordered To Pay Rs 84,000 Per Year To Ex-Wife For "Cat Care"
Turkey's pet population reached 20.9 million in 2023, and this case signals a growing trend of legally acknowledging pets as family members.
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"Who Decides A Stray Dog Is Aggressive?" Maneka Gandhi Has A Solution
Former Union Minister and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi welcomed the verdict and urged the top court to define the terms on which a dog will be characterised as aggressive.
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German Zoo Kills 12 Healthy Baboons Due To Lack Of Space, Faces Backlash
A zoo in the German city of Nuremberg said it killed 12 baboons on Tuesday despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals.
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Kerala Seeks To Amend Wildlife Act To Allow Killing Of Animals. Reasons Explained
Kerala's demand to amend the Wildlife Act stems from a dire need to address human-wildlife conflicts that threaten lives, livelihoods, and the state's agrarian economy.
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Man Finds Bear In Living Room As Japan Relaxes Laws On Shooting Animals
A man in rural Japan found a bear snuggled up in his living room, local media reported Tuesday, as the government prepares to relax laws on shooting the fearsome creatures.
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New York Pet Stores Rush To Sell Pets At Discounted Rates Before Sales Ban
The law aims to stop the flow of animals bred in inhumane puppy mills and promote adoption from overcrowded shelters.
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Former My Chemical Romance Drummer Bob Bryar Found Dead At 44
Bob Bryar, former drummer for My Chemical Romance, was found dead in his Tennessee home at 44. Law enforcement reported no foul play and noted his body was severely decomposed.
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Unsolved Mystery Continues In US As Dead Cattle Found Stripped Of Organs
Mysterious cattle mutilations - animals stripped of organs and drained of blood with no signs of struggle -- have baffled ranchers and law enforcement across the US for decades.
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US Cop Kills 7 Dogs During Animal Welfare Check At Home, Arrested
The couple stated that a report to law enforcement had falsely claimed their pets were malnourished and abandoned.
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Till Death Do Us Bark: Brazilian State Lets Pets Be Buried With Owners
In pet-mad Brazil, the state of Sao Paulo will allow animals to be buried in family graves starting Tuesday, with a law recognizing "the emotional bond" that exists between humans and their household critters.
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Turkish Man Ordered To Pay Rs 84,000 Per Year To Ex-Wife For "Cat Care"
Turkey's pet population reached 20.9 million in 2023, and this case signals a growing trend of legally acknowledging pets as family members.
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"Who Decides A Stray Dog Is Aggressive?" Maneka Gandhi Has A Solution
Former Union Minister and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi welcomed the verdict and urged the top court to define the terms on which a dog will be characterised as aggressive.
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German Zoo Kills 12 Healthy Baboons Due To Lack Of Space, Faces Backlash
A zoo in the German city of Nuremberg said it killed 12 baboons on Tuesday despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals.
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Kerala Seeks To Amend Wildlife Act To Allow Killing Of Animals. Reasons Explained
Kerala's demand to amend the Wildlife Act stems from a dire need to address human-wildlife conflicts that threaten lives, livelihoods, and the state's agrarian economy.
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Man Finds Bear In Living Room As Japan Relaxes Laws On Shooting Animals
A man in rural Japan found a bear snuggled up in his living room, local media reported Tuesday, as the government prepares to relax laws on shooting the fearsome creatures.
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New York Pet Stores Rush To Sell Pets At Discounted Rates Before Sales Ban
The law aims to stop the flow of animals bred in inhumane puppy mills and promote adoption from overcrowded shelters.
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Former My Chemical Romance Drummer Bob Bryar Found Dead At 44
Bob Bryar, former drummer for My Chemical Romance, was found dead in his Tennessee home at 44. Law enforcement reported no foul play and noted his body was severely decomposed.
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Unsolved Mystery Continues In US As Dead Cattle Found Stripped Of Organs
Mysterious cattle mutilations - animals stripped of organs and drained of blood with no signs of struggle -- have baffled ranchers and law enforcement across the US for decades.
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US Cop Kills 7 Dogs During Animal Welfare Check At Home, Arrested
The couple stated that a report to law enforcement had falsely claimed their pets were malnourished and abandoned.
