Animal abuse

Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year

The dogs were transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, marking the end of a months-long effort to relocate the animals as Ridglan faced scrutiny over its treatment of dogs.

At an animal shelter, teenage volunteers from the youth club care for and walk beagles from pharmaceutical laboratories that are awaiting adoption, in Yvre L Eveque, France, September 6, 2025.
Israeli security forces rescue a donkey from the back of a private vehicle on July 21, 2026.

WATCH: Donkey rescued from private vehicle at Jerusalem checkpoint

Sea turtle rescued from fishing lines off the coast of Caesarea.

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

IDF, Israel Police rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank, July 7, 2026.

Bambi's big break: Israel Police, IDF rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank


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.

ANIMAL CARE on the farm: Shani Alush speaks to Nir the calf. Nir has a prosthetic leg.

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.

One of the nine parrots found on a stolen bike near Beersheba, April 18, 2021.

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.

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Paws and pandemic: The coronavirus impact on Israel’s animal abuse crisis

“Sadly, we see cases of animal abuse all year long."

ACTIVISTS DEMONSTRATE against animal abuse outside the Soglowek poultry slaughterhouse in the North.

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.

The stolen cattle found by Border Police on Highway 6 in the north, April 11, 2021.

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.

Livestock transported in live animal shipments.

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.

The dog is seen being treated in an Agricultre Ministry facility after he was rescued from an abusive home in Bat Yam.

'We are not invisible': Rights group protest animal violence in Jerusalem

Just this week, a man in the north was filmed dragging two dogs while driving his car.

Cats sit on a bench in downtown Jerusalem, November 4, 2020.

Animal testing a thing of the past? HUJI develops treatments without it

This represented the first application of a bionic chip being used to develop a safe cancer treatment without the need for animal testing, which often results in cruelty.

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Jerusalem man arrested for allegedly abusing his dog

The Jerusalem city vet was brought in to treat the dog.

The dog found abused in an apartment in central Jerusalem