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Brazil Publishes ‘Justice for Orelha’ Decree Raising Animal-Cruelty Fines Up to R$1 Million

Published in the Official Gazette, the measure responds to rising animal-cruelty caseloads by defining tougher administrative penalties.

Plea Deal Filed in Wyoming Wolf Abuse Case Would Spare Prison

Judge Orders Abused Austin Dog Boone Into City Custody, Owner to Pay Care Costs

PETA Honors Brookhaven Police for Rescuing Puppy After Alleged Livestream Abuse

Mexico City Animal Unit Rescues ‘Lolo’ After Viral Rooftop Abuse Video

Mainz Court Upholds Cat Seizure and Ban After TikTok Abuse Videos

Florida Launches Animal-Abuser Database as Advocates Press for Fixes

San Francisco Supervisor Seeks Local Power to Ban Robotaxis After Beloved Cat’s Death

Videoed Beating of Capybara at Canning Gated Community Triggers Animal-Cruelty Case

Peru Police Arrest Suspect in Viral Dog Abuse Case, Seize Drugs in Callao Raid

Aguascalientes Opens Probe Into Viral Abandonment of Husky and 10 Puppies

Oaxaca Opens Probe After Video Shows Dog Dragged by Pickup in Puerto Escondido

Tiger Kills Handler During Oklahoma Show at Joe Exotic-Linked Preserve

Two Arrested in Sukkur Camel Mutilation as Injured Animal Is Shifted to Karachi

Seis Perros Hallados Muertos en Atzimbo, Quiroga Desatan Exigencia de Investigación

Buenos Aires Toughens Animal Cruelty Sanctions With Fines Up to 8 Million Pesos

Dogs Rescued From Hot Van at Rosario Hypermarket After Police Intervention

Israel Culls 262 Neglected Nile Crocodiles in West Bank

Pregnant Dog “Maravilla” Undergoes Additional Tests as Rescuers Seek Justice and Funds

Viral Animal Cruelty Videos Prompt Rescues and Investigations in Mexico City and Quintana Roo