Animal abuse

Dog burnt to death in Lag Ba'omer bonfire, police arrest two on suspicion of animal cruelty

Two people employed at a luxury hotel operating in the area were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the act. As far as is known, one of them allegedly carried out the act while the other filmed.

People build bonfires on Lag Ba'omer on May 4, 2026.
Stray dogs in Israel

Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs

Palestinians inspect the scene of an attack on a Palestinian family by extremist settlers, during which several sheep were killed, in the town of As-Samu, south of Hebron, December 23, 2025.

Police arrest five in connection with attacking, killing Palestinian shepherd’s sheep

Turkish authorities rescued a 35-day-old African lion cub after it was trafficked into Istanbul, the Agricultural and Forestry Ministry confirmed last week.

Newborn African lion cub rescued from Istanbul smugglers


Israel intercepts attempted smuggling of dozens of exotic birds

Exotic animals can pose a severe threat to the environment in the event that they escape their captivity.

 The birds were siezed by the Parks and Nature Authority.

Florida man pretends to be vet, kills pregnant Chihuahua

61-year-old Sanchez was a pet groomer, not a vet, and performed a C-Section with non-medical grade equiptment.

A Chihuahua dog looks on during celebrations of Maslenitsa, a pagan holiday, marking the end of the winter in the village of Nikola Lenivets in Kaluga region, Russia March 13, 2021.

WATCH: Parks authority saves baby deer illegally held in Arab town

The deer was transferred to the Wildlife Hospital in the Safari Zoo in Ramat Gan for thorough examination and continued treatment.

 An injured fawn rescued by police and the Nature and Parks Authority

Dogs rescued from abusive living conditions during Israel Police operation

The innocent animals, previously subjected to neglect at the hands of now-apprehended criminals, have been given a second chance at a better life.

 Israel Police conducted a successful operation, rescuing dogs from deplorable conditions

Sri Lanka rescinds monkey sale to China amid fears they will be eaten

“I am very happy to hear this,” Sanjeeva Jayawardena, the President's Counsel, is cited as having said. “These monkeys will end up in Chinese restaurants.”

A group of monkeys rest on a wall at a Buddhist temple in Colombo, October 16, 2009.

Foreign worker in Israel hits dog, stabs coworker after asked to stop

In response to his coworker's comment, the assailant grabbed a large knife and began striking and stabbing the victim in the head, body, and hands. 

 Illustrative image of a dog on a leash.

Investigation uncovers global network of sadistic monkey torture

The investigation included BBC journalists going undercover in one of the torture groups on Telegram. At least 20 people are now under investigation, including three women who have been arrested

Macaque at Sacred Monkey Forest, Bali, Indonesia

Brain chips to be tested on humans this year, Elon Musk says

If Neuralink can prove its device is safe in humans, it would still potentially take more than a decade for the start-up to secure commercial use approval

 Neuralink logo and Elon Musk photo are seen in this illustration taken, December 19, 2022

New York Jewish family reunited with stolen family dog at shelter adoption event

Mocha had been living under a new name, Sandy, as a resident at NYC's Animal Care Center. Now she was reunited with her New York Jewish family.

THESE DOGS were among the 67 rescued

Israel Police adopt dog seriously injured in Netanya murder

The 8-month-old puppy had been found with stab wounds in his neck and stomach, alongside the bodies of two individuals.

 The dog saved from a murder scene