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Baltimore County Council Unanimously Approves Animal Welfare Overhaul

The measures take effect within two weeks to speed enforcement under clearer care rules.

Jena Police Probe Suspected Animal-Cruelty Case After Horse Injured in Schkölen

Voluntary UK Dog Health Checklist Prompts Dispute Over Possible Limits for 67 Breeds

Police Investigate Deliberate Killing of 13 Lambs in County Down

Epsom Woman Sentenced for Trapping 23 Cats in Wheelie Bin That Left Eight Dead

Two Arrested in Trichy After CCTV Captures Puppies Killed in Neighbour Dispute

Lost for 10 Years, Ned the Cat Reunites With Owner After Microchip Scan

France Dismantles Serbia–France Dog Trafficking Ring as Three Breeders Are Placed Under Formal Investigation

Duma Committee Backs Sharp Increases to Fines for Economic Crimes, Border Breaches and Animal Care Violations

Netherlands Bans Acquisition and Sale of Scottish Fold and Sphynx Cats Starting Jan. 1, 2026

Mexico City Bans In‑Store Displays of Dogs and Cats, Shifts Sales to Appointment‑Only

EU Reaches Deal to Tackle Illegal Puppy Trade With Mandatory Microchips and New Welfare Rules

Las Vegas Bans Pet Store Sales of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals After 5–2 Council Vote

California Bans Elective Cat Declawing as Newsom Signs AB 867

Newsom Signs Laws to Cut Puppy Mill Pipeline, Protect Cats in California

Italy Allows Larger Dogs in Plane Cabins, Ita Airways Flies First Demo

Jujuy Woman Ordered Into Preventive Detention in Pregnant Dog Killing Case

Marineland Confirms Monthly Manual Stimulation of Orca to Prevent Inbreeding as Activists Challenge Practice

Mexico City Metrobús Station Replaces Bull Icon with Stadium Silhouette

32 Dogs Found Starved to Death on Azuaga Farm