Animal rights

Fabulous felines: Celebrating the beloved cats of the 'Post' for International Cat Day

As cat owners and enthusiasts around the world celebrate International Cat Day, The Jerusalem Post would like to spotlight the fabulous felines that are an integral part of our family.

 Blink, but slowly: Study reveals the secret to better communication with your cat.
The Brigitte Bardot-funded campaign against the live animal shipment industry features 100 advertisements on buses nationwide, showcasing a photo of an animal taken from inside transport trucks. July 29, 2026.

Brigitte Bardot-funded campaign targets Israel's live animal shipments

Paige the elephant at Texas Republican party’s annual convention, June 12, 2026.

Bad 'Pee-R': Elephant in the room urinates on Republican convention floor, sparking condemnations

Chutou the dog.

Social media-famous Border Collie allegedly eaten after being stolen in China


7 Best Tips to Find the Best Dog Breed for You

When it’s time to get a dog one of the first questions you might ask yourself is “what kind of dog should I get?”


Gazan cat gets life-saving medical treatment in Israel

The ally-cat was brought into Israel through the Erez Crossing.

Gazan cat gets life-saving treatment in Israel

Petah Tikva to open first cat park to contain, house stray felines

The park will have food and water dishes, playing grounds, and will be under supervision of the local council's veterinary services.

Cat in the grass

A Window to the World: Jews and sled dogs

The famous Iditarod race in Alaska raises ethical questions.

Dogs plow through the snow at the Iditarod race in Anchorage

Israeli city’s rabbis rule all dogs are bad and their owners accursed

The rabbi of neighboring Holon, Avraham Yosef, is quoted as writing: “I do not find any grounds for permitting any dog whatsoever in any manner.”

Guide dogs

Netanyahu steps up to save animals' lives

"We see animal rights as an important cause and we will continue to put an emphasis on it,” wrote Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his dog, Kaiya.

Cat overpopulation in the Holy Land: Why it matters and what can be done

VOLUNTEERS SAVED some 30 cats and dogs from being thrown into bonfires last year, including this kitten.

Baby monkeys poisoned at U.S. primate research center

All infant monkeys were found to have dye on their fur, skin or around the mouth, which caused a fatal allergic reaction.

howler monkeys 311

IDF combat dog finds new home with help of Israeli-owned sanctuary

Arik was the first to enter a Hamas attack tunnel in order to search for Goldin and served in many missions protecting IDF soldiers, but he fell ill and hasn't served in the past 3 years.

Soldiers in the IDF's Oketz unit hugging a dog during a break, photo taken by Topaz Luk from the IDF spokesperson's unit

Beachgoers shocked when dead cow washes up on shore

"Why do they throw cows into the sea, and why do children need to see these things?"

Dead calf washes up on HaTzuk Beach in Tel Aviv June 1, 2019