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
Donkey trampled to death in overcrowded animal shipment to Gaza
In a case of animal cruelty, the donkeys were loaded up onto the bed of a truck to be shipped to Gaza, though the truck could not properly accommodate all of the donkeys.
Bat Yam man arrested for allegedly tying up, burning dog to death
The dead body of a Malinois dog was discovered at the Komemiyut interchange, with police getting suspicious after noticing its legs and mouth were seemingly tied with adhesive.
Endangered wildlife in northern Israel killed in suspected poisoning
Since the 1950s, the extinction of several species in the region, particularly birds of prey, has been directly linked to the use of poisonous pesticides.
How one farm provides refuge for animals — And a new outlook on human-animal relations
Due to the brutal treatment many animals receive in the industry they are scared of humans and the Freedom Farm is often the only place where they are not beaten or screamed at.
Police find nine parrots in backpack of bike thief
Due to the current heat wave, the police officers watered the parrots. One was in such a concerning state that it was taken in for medical attention.
5 indicted for beheading ram in psychedelic-fueled neo-Nazi pagan ritual
The five men are members of the Base, considered by many to be one of the most dangerous white supremacist organizations.
Paws and pandemic: The coronavirus impact on Israel’s animal abuse crisis
“Sadly, we see cases of animal abuse all year long."
Livestock cruelly stuffed into car, three men arrested - watch
When police opened it, they found a total of 88 animals in the cattle car, including 50 fully-grown goats and 30 kids, as well as eight sheep, all with an estimated value of NIS 100,000.
Israel's inhumane live animal shipments pose danger to public health
Israel's bill to end the import of live animals for meat has stalled in light of elections, but the method is illegal, dangerous and costly.
Bat Yam dog abuser convicted for animal abuse, threatening ex-girlfriend
Morrison had gone viral over social media for his videos of him abusing his dog, sparking a 200-strong angry mob crowding outside his apartment within an hour.
