Animal rights
Unnecessary and cruel: Using chickens for kapparot on Yom Kippur violates Jewish values – opinion
The practice has invited widespread scrutiny, even from sages, over the inhuman treatment of livestock. Trigger warning: Some readers might find the disclosed descriptions disturbing
Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year
Fabulous felines: Celebrating the beloved cats of the 'Post' for International Cat Day
Brigitte Bardot-funded campaign targets Israel's live animal shipments
New York Jewish family reunited with stolen family dog at shelter adoption event
Mocha had been living under a new name, Sandy, as a resident at NYC's Animal Care Center. Now she was reunited with her New York Jewish family.
Jerusalem street cats: Lending a helping paw to feline friends
Jerusalem street cats, a pest to so many, are actually living beings struggling to survive. One initiative has tried to help by bringing volunteer veterinarians.
Treatment of cocaine-addicted rats sparks ethics investigation at US university
The experiment was funded by grant money from the US National Institutes of Health.
Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes
The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.
Animal rights activists protest animal testing in Israel with dead piglets
In 2021, 3,607 permits were issued by the Health Ministry to conduct testing on animals in Israel.
Dog that developed alcoholism after owner's death makes full recovery
After losing his owner and his brother and recovering from alcohol dependency, Coco has not had the easiest time. He is now looking for a warm and loving home.
Unlikely friendships: How bunny rabbits helped heal a paralyzed cat
Canelo underwent acupuncture, laser treatments and bunny-play therapy. He is now looking for his forever home alongside his best friend Llama.
Florida aquarium to release orca after more than 50 years in captivity
The process to return Lolita to her "home waters" was years in the making, beginning with the transfer of the aquarium's ownership to The Dolphin Co.
Mexican zookeeper accused of slaughtering rare goats for holiday dinner
The zookeeper in Mexico was also accused of trafficking rare animals.
Kyiv Zoo keeps Tony the gorilla warm despite daily power cuts
Tony, and his other primate friends, need to be warmed by a wood fire oven as Russia has targetted Ukrainian power and heating.
