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Nearly 200 Galapagos Tortoises, Labeled ‘Souvenirs,’ Found Crammed Inside Suitcase

Tragically, not all of the endangered tortoises survived the transport. A police officer has been arrested in the alleged smuggling case, authorities said. Officials in…

Aversive training methods put companion dog welfare at risk

Aversive-based training focuses on punishment and negative reinforcement such as use of shock, pinch and choke collars, leash jerks, physically dominating, striking or yelling at…

Animal rescue group directors accused of ill-treating dogs, possums and horses

Two directors of a South Australian animal rescue organisation have been charged with multiple animal cruelty offences, including depriving dogs of food and vet care.…

Low pitch music tracks may increase dog alertness and vigilance

Auditory enrichment has been proposed for dogs in confined housing such as kennels, shelters and laboratories. Previous studies suggest classical music can have positive behavioural…

Meow, it hurts! Can owners recognize acute pain in cats using the Feline Grimace Scale?

Study aims to increase owner awareness of feline pain and welfare A new study is being undertaken by researchers at the University of Montreal where…

Animal Welfare League NSW continues to assist with the state’s flood relief and evacuation efforts

As heavy rain continues to pummel parts of New South Wales, and large swathes of the urban sprawl and regional areas reel under dangerous flood…