Catalonia is set to become the first region in mainland Spain to ban bullfighting following a campaign by animal rights activists. The area's regional parliament today took a major step towards outlawing the tradition

STOCKHOLM (AFP) - A total of 27 wolves can be killed next year in Sweden's first wolf hunt in 45 years following a decision by the country's parliament to limit their number, authorities said Thursday.

A Dixon pet store has been closed, dozens of puppies confiscated, and two people arrested, after the store allegedly sold sick dogs.

Colorado State Veterinarian Dr. Keith Roehr said approximately 100 very thin sled dogs of husky-malamute mix were seized Wednesday and Thursday from the Pawsatrak Racing Sled Dog kennel near Hartsel.

This dog was one of 43 animals discovered living in squalid conditions at a residence on Halls Mill Road. Thomas and Brenda Snell have been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty and child neglect.

The 2 volunteers are to spend time in a cage to remind visitors that humans are animals too. The couple, a 24 year old man and an 18 year old woman will spend most of there time grooming each other by a fire and looking at confused visitors

Dog was shot by a man because the dog had wandered onto his property. The dog's owners want the judge to punish this man because they say he killed a member of the family and not just property. A dog is a family member and his death should be seen as such

Blue whales' songs are hauntingly deep, filled with extraterrestrial vibratos, and utterly mysterious. Despite many attempts to interpret them, scientists still don't know what the world's largest animals are saying.

In early December 2009, an animal sanctuary in Rhode Island was foreclosed upon, the owner evicted, and the animals ignored for 24 hours while the financial institutions stuck to their protocol of not allowing anyone onto the site. You can read more abou

For several years, Jude Stringfellow and her Lab-chow mix have toured the country with a simple message: Faith walks