A video of a delivery man being attacked by pitbulls in Raipur has gone viral, sparking outrage and calls for action against the owners and a potential ban on the breed. The incident, believed to have taken place in the Anupam Nagar area, highlights the ongoing issue of dog attacks in India.
A video showing tourists throwing a plastic bag into the mouth of a hippopotamus at Taman Safari in Indonesia has gone viral, sparking outrage and calls for the individuals to be arrested. While some argue the object is actually cotton candy, many believe it to be a plastic bag and express concern for the animal’s safety.
A German shepherd was found abandoned and zip-tied in Malibu Creek Canyon, prompting an animal rights group to offer a $2,500 reward for information leading to the abuser. The dog, named Argon, is receiving medical treatment and is suspected of having lymphoma.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s recent book, ‘No Looking Back,’ has sparked multiple controversies due to unverified claims, including meetings with world leaders such as Benjamin Netanyahu and Kim Jong Un. Noem’s account of a canceled meeting with Emmanuel Macron has been refuted by the French government, while her admission of killing her pet dog and goat has drawn criticism. The author has stated that the anecdote about Kim Jong Un was mistakenly included in the book and has been corrected.
Bollywood fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra and her sister Shamita Shetty, along with their mother, visited the Hindu shrine Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu. The sisters, who shared photos and videos of their journey on social media, faced criticism for riding horses to reach the shrine, which is a 13-km trek. Netizens questioned their fitness and accused them of animal cruelty. Shilpa Shetty Kundra, known for her physically fit and toned body, was seen smiling while riding a horse back to reach the temple. The sisters’ actions drew criticism from netizens, who questioned their fitness and wondered why they could not walk on foot for the trek. Some users commented that they had expected better from the fitness enthusiast sisters. After the darshan at the holy shrine, Shipla shared a post with her mother to wish her a Happy Mother’s Day.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is facing criticism after she revealed in her new book that she shot her family’s ranch dog. Disney heiress Abigail Disney has compared Noem’s actions to the classic Disney movie, “Old Yeller,” where the main character was euthanized out of compassion. Noem has defended her actions, stating that the dog was vicious and had attacked livestock and people. Despite her defense, the incident has sparked controversy and debate about animal cruelty and the use of force.
A Calgary man has been fined and prohibited from owning a pet for 15 years after his three pit bulls escaped his backyard and killed an 86-year-old neighbor. The victim, Betty Ann Williams, was attacked in an alley on June 5, 2022. Denis Bagaric pleaded guilty to two city bylaw charges: an animal attacking a person causing severe injury and animals running at large. Provincial court Justice Gord Wong imposed $18,000 in fines and victim surcharge, and granted a request from the Crown to ban Bagaric from owning a pet for 15 years, stating that he put his own wishes over the safety of the community.
A 42-year-old man in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has been arrested for killing and eating his pet dog after it bit his 7-year-old nephew. The incident was captured on CCTV camera and led to the man’s arrest after a complaint from the Watchdog Thailand Foundation (WDT).
The man, identified as Songwut Chuathong, admitted to killing his dog, Mon, and initially refused to disclose what he had done with its body. However, upon further interrogation, he revealed that he had eaten the dog and shared some of its meat with a friend named Roj. Police found leftover dog meat in Songwut’s refrigerator during a search of his home.
Songwut claimed he killed the dog in anger after it bit his nephew, who he described as an exceptional child. He also believed that he would not be charged for killing his own dog. Songwut and his friend Roj have been charged with theft, abandoning an animal carcass in a public place, and animal cruelty under Thailand’s Criminal Law and the Act on Animal Cruelty Prevention and Animal Welfare.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a potential running mate for former President Donald Trump, is facing backlash from prominent figures within the MAGA movement after reports emerged of her shooting her ‘untrainable’ dog. The excerpt from Noem’s book, published by a British newspaper, recounts the incident where the governor shot Cricket, a dog she described as having an ‘aggressive personality.’ The account sparked outrage among animal lovers and led to criticism from far-right activists, who denounced her actions as heartless and unjustified.
An emaciated dog, Nala, has made a remarkable recovery after being found starved by her former owner. Nala, an 11-month-old American bulldog, was found in a cage in Gateshead last August and was so skinny that her ribs could be seen through her fur. Her owner, Toni Rowland, was banned from keeping animals for five years for her treatment of Nala. After being found, Nala was cared for by Vets Now in Chester-le-Street and has now found a new forever home with Beth Atkinson. Beth has renamed Nala Penny, and Penny has brought great joy and laughter to her life. Penny loves going to the dog park, the beach, and for long walks. She also has two cat friends who she loves. Inspector Kirsty Keogh-Laws, who investigated the case, described Nala as the thinnest dog she had ever seen alive during her 14-year career.
