Animal abuse
Holon resident arrested on suspicion of kicking dog in head, lifting it by throat
Police said the owner, a man in his 40s, allegedly kicked the dog in the head several times and lifted it by the throat. The dog was taken for veterinary care.
50-day prison sentence for man who kept monkey chained with iron links at home
Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot, animal rights org. urges more to join
Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year
934 people arrested for animal trafficking in international operation
Bringing animals to Israel without a lawful permit is considered a crime, since it poses a threat to public health.
Cat's life saved after surgery to remove more than 30 hair ties in stomach
One abandoned cat hit the lifesaving lottery when a good samaritan brought her in for a check up.
Israeli authorities save 50 parrots from animal trafficking ring
The exotic avians were kept in tiny, crowded cages full of waste and excrement and without basic necessities to sustain their health.
Terrorist mayor of Hebron offers reward for killing of stray dogs
Some Hebron residents soon complied, with footage shared on social media of Hebron residents taking to the streets to torture and kill dozens of dogs.
Meet Larry the cat: The feline in charge of 10 Downing Street
Larry spends his days greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defenses and testing antique furniture for napping quality.
Criminal gang runs chicken slaughterhouse, sells birds under gov't radar
The criminal group has been making a profit of tens of millions of shekels per year from the heist.
WATCH: Police find 11 sheep hiding in Israeli man's car in South
The sheep were found after police received a report of a 'careless' driver on Road 241 in Israel's South.
Iran’s regime slaughters over 1,700 dogs in shelter, sparking outrage
The state’s clergy consider dogs to be dirty and recently cracked down on pet owners in Tehran, with police declaring that walking dogs in parks was a criminal offense.
Judaism's laws on being compassionate to animals and the Earth
Jewish teachings on protecting the planet and its creatures
All Jews should become vegan: Here are 6 reasons why - opinion
Since animal-centered diets seriously violate and contradict each of these responsibilities, Jews (and others) should sharply reduce or eliminate their consumption of animal products.
