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☆ TikTok’s ‘Mob wives’ aesthetic is fueling a resurgence of fur
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Yola Mzizi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

This year may bring even more demand due to the explosion of the “mob wives” aesthetic on TikTok. In 2021, Israel became the first country in the world to enact a ban on new fur sales, while Italy and Norway announced they would stop fur farming. ‘Mob wives’ influenceOn TikTok, trends can rise and fall within a matter of weeks, if not days, and “mob wife” is no exception. In the coming months, Spiber said they will partner with a number of brands to develop custom fur products. Leopard print is another key tenet of the 'mob wife' style.

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☆ South Korea to ban production and sale of dog meat for human consumption
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

After a three-year grace period, the bill would make slaughtering, breeding and sales of dog meat for human consumption illegal from 2027 and punishable by 2-3 years in prison. Dog meat consumption, a centuries-old practice on the Korean Peninsula, is neither explicitly banned nor legalized in South Korea. Recent surveys show more than half of South Koreans want dog meat banned and a majority no longer eat it. But South Korea's dog meat industry has drawn more attention because of the country's reputation as a cultural and economic powerhouse. There is no reliable official data on the exact size of South Korea's dog meat industry.

Persons: —, Yoon Suk Yeol, JungAh Chae, It's, Won, Son, Kim Keon Hee, Song, ryung, Ju, Cheon JinKyung, Kim Myung, Jeong Yoon Hee Organizations: Service, Business, Assembly, Cabinet, National Assembly, Humane, The Associated Press, Farmers, Constitutional, Agriculture, Korea Animal Rights Locations: South Korea, Korea, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, North Korea, Seoul

It was a tragic character.”For years, Guard Dog sat in the unmowed grass of a neighborhood lawn or howled at the moon, alone and philosophical. I know it was tough on the readers and it was tough on Guard Dog,” he said. “You know, whenever I drew him in my sketchbooks or if I did a talk, I always drew Guard Dog free. Her mother responds: “But what about those who devote their lives helping animals like Guard Dog?" “I can’t wait to draw a happy Guard Dog,” he said.

Persons: ”, Patrick McDonnell, ” McDonnell, “, ‘, ” There's, Sid, McDonnell, mutt, Mutts, It’ll, ___ Mark Kennedy Organizations: Associated Press, Guard, District of Columbia, Michigan State University College of Law, Humane Society of, The Fund, Animals Locations: man's, ”, United States

☆ South Korea to Ban Eating Dogs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Nov. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By Ju-min ParkSEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to the controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal rights, a ruling party policy chief said on Friday. The government and ruling party would introduce a bill this year to enforce a ban, Yu said, adding that with expected bipartisan support, the bill should sail through parliament. First lady Kim Keon Hee has been a vocal critic of dog meat consumption and, along with her husband, President Yoon Suk Yeol, has adopted stray dogs. Eating dog meat has been an age-old practice on the Korean peninsula and is seen as a way to beat the summer heat. A Gallup Korea poll last year showed 64% opposed dog meat consumption.

Persons: Yu, Chung Hwang, keun, Kim Keon Hee, Yoon Suk, Ed Davies, Robert Birsel Organizations: Power Party, Agriculture, Humane Society International, Gallup Locations: SEOUL, Korea, South Korea, Gallup Korea

☆ South Korea to ban eating dogs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Ju-Min Park | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SEOUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - South Korea aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to the controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal rights, a ruling party policy chief said on Friday. The government and ruling party would introduce a bill this year to enforce a ban, Yu said, adding that with expected bipartisan support, the bill should sail through parliament. First lady Kim Keon Hee has been a vocal critic of dog meat consumption and, along with her husband, President Yoon Suk Yeol, has adopted stray dogs. Eating dog meat has been an age-old practice on the Korean peninsula and is seen as a way to beat the summer heat. A Gallup Korea poll last year showed 64% opposed dog meat consumption.

Persons: Yu, Chung Hwang, keun, Kim Keon Hee, Yoon Suk, Ed Davies, Robert Birsel Organizations: Power Party, Agriculture, Humane Society International, Gallup, Thomson Locations: SEOUL, Korea, South Korea, Gallup Korea

☆ Brett Michaels, the rocker, adopts Brett Michaels, the hero dog
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Lisa France | Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Brett Michaels sounds happy to have welcomed Brett Michaels into his home. Human Brett Michaels posted a photo of his dog namesake days later, writing, “He’s got everything that says - I’m Bret Michaels A Husky and I’ve been adopted by Bret Michaels The Rockstar.”The Humane Society celebrated the adoption. “We can’t wait to see how he thrives in his new home, we just hope it doesn’t get too confusing when someone tells Bret Michaels to fetch!” the organization wrote in a post. Soon after that the rocker posted an update with a series of photos. “My friends - meet li’l Bret Michaels, the husky and also Roses & Thorn, the kitten he saved along with the incredible human beings & staff that worked so hard to save & improve pet lives,” the caption read.

Persons: Brett Michaels, “ He’s, I’m Bret Michaels, I’ve, Bret Michaels, “, li’l Bret Michaels Organizations: Husky, Nebraska Humane Society, Facebook, Humane Society Locations: Nebraska, awesomeness

☆ A photographer 'accidentally' found a way to help hundreds of dogs get adopted
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Quek Jie Ann | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Rachael Rodgers is a photographer who documents her road trips on Instagram. And it all started with an Instagram post, she said. Rachael Rodgers PhotographerHer first post about a rescue dog went viral, and she's been photographing canine companions ever since, she said. The need for better representationRodgers told CNBC Travel that traveling with rescue dogs can be challenging, but the need to represent them motivates her to keep volunteering. Source: Rachael Rodgers

Persons: Rachael Rodgers, aren't, —, Rodgers, she's, Wilma, Lillian Albon, Feta Organizations: CNBC, Rescue Foundation, Whitehorse Humane Society, CNBC Travel Locations: Instagram, Exshaw, Alberta, Canada, — Washington , Utah, Oregon, Paddy, Aurora, Moraine Lake , Alberta, Yukon, Whitehorse

☆ Dozens of cats left to die in Abu Dhabi desert, prompting outcry
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Aimee Look | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN —A group of United Arab Emirates residents has found more than 140 cats dumped in a desert lot in the capital Abu Dhabi, in a phenomenon that has drawn criticism from international animal rights organizations and prompted a government investigation. The animals were abandoned across the highway from the government-run Abu Dhabi Animal Shelter in al Falah, a residential area in Abu Dhabi. September temperatures reach a high of 40.5C (105F) in Abu Dhabi city. Ten pet cats from Dubai, an hour’s drive from Abu Dhabi, were identified by microchips and returned to their homes. Abu Dhabi initiated a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program in 2008 to control feral and stray cats, primarily through the Abu Dhabi Animal Shelter.

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☆ Crayola, beloved for its crayons, is getting into selling flowers with a purpose
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The crayon maker, a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, on Tuesday announced the launch of Crayola Flowers, an online flower shop selling bright bouquets and boxed flowers. Crayola is getting into the flower business with the launch of Crayola Flowers, an online marketplace for fresh flowers. Crayola announced it has launched Crayola Flowers, a retail and fundraising platform. Crayola Flowers partnered with Mrs. Bloom's, an importer and distributor of fresh cut flowers. Schorr said Crayola Flowers’ launch was three years in the making.

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☆ Bears Are Running Amok in Connecticut. State Gives OK to Shoot Them.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Amelia Nierenberg | More About Amelia Nierenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Those who advocated instead for a bear hunt say the new law did not go far enough. They argue that bears must be taught to fear humans for their own protection, and that dead bears deter live bears from populated areas. “It’s about altering the behavior of our bears and how they perceive humans,” said Jason Hawley, the leading bear biologist at the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, adding, “Bears don’t have a negative association with humans. In fact, I’d argue that they have a positive association with humans.”Others say the law allowing people to kill bears in self-defense is dangerous, and nearly unenforceable. They are skeptical that law enforcement officials will be able to determine if people truly felt threatened before shooting.

Persons: ”, Jason Hawley, it’s, Annie Hornish Organizations: Department of Energy, Environmental, “ Bears, Humane Society of, CT Coalition, Protect Bears Locations: Connecticut, United States

The Tomohon Extreme Market was once a top tourist attraction in the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi — a live animal market filled with everything from fileted pythons to skewered bats and rats. Activists urged major travel companies to stop recommending the market as a tourism site, said Lola Webber, Humane Society International's director of campaigns. "Bali dealt with this issue by poisoning stray dogs, which ended up being just as bad, if not worse, than those that have been subjected to the dog meat trade." In a Tripadvisor post on March 5, a user discusses reading about Sulawesi's dog meat trade. The post states: "Well the next trip was going to be to Sulawesi, Indonesia ...

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☆ Humane Society International's Lola Webber speaks about rescuing dogs and cats after Tomohon market ban
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHumane Society International's Lola Webber speaks about rescuing dogs and cats after Tomohon market banLola Webber of Humane Society International discusses how her team, together with Animal Friends Manado Indonesia, successfully banned the sale of cat and dog meat at the Tomohon Extreme Market in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Persons: International's Lola Webber, Lola Webber Organizations: Humane, Humane Society International, Friends Locations: Indonesia, North Sulawesi

It has been a heat wave that has given pause to many Phoenix residents, even to summer-tested veterans like Shields, who says he's been avoiding news reports about it. By 2050, they estimated, Phoenix residents are expected to see an average of 44 days per year over that temperature. REUTERS/Liliana SalgadoDespite the trend toward more very hot days, Phoenix residents have tended to shrug off the heat, he said. "This is not your typical summer heat." Asphalt temperatures can reach 160 degrees F (71 C) in the summer, the Arizona Humane Society wrote on its blog.

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It has been a heat wave that has given pause to many Phoenix residents, even to summer-tested veterans like Shields, who says he's been avoiding news reports about it. REUTERS/Liliana Salgado/File PhotoDespite the trend toward more very hot days, Phoenix residents have tended to shrug off the heat, he said. Phoenix is getting some of the worst of it, as the air mass is centered right over the Southwest. "This is not your typical summer heat." Asphalt temperatures can reach 160 degrees F (71 C) in the summer, the Arizona Humane Society wrote on its blog.

☆ Canada has officially banned testing cosmetics on animals
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-02 | by ( Zoe Sottile | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Canada has moved to ban the testing of cosmetics on animals, joining a number of other countries and American states to outlaw the practice. Bill C-47 amends the Food and Drugs Act to ban both the testing of cosmetic products on animals and the sale of products relying on animal testing data, according to the news release. The news release noted animal testing for cosmetics was “rarely conducted in Canada.”Canada will join the ranks of the European Union, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Korea, which have all moved to ban cosmetic testing on animals, according to the release. A total of 44 countries have passed laws banning cosmetic animal testing, according to the Humane Society International. The amendment banning cosmetic testing on animals in one of a package of amendments included in the measure.

Persons: Bill C, ”, Health Jean, Yves Duclos Organizations: CNN, Canada, Canadian, Drugs, European Union, Humane Society, Health, Commons Locations: Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, South Korea, New York, Virginia , California , Louisiana , New Jersey , Maine, Hawaii , Nevada , Illinois, Maryland

☆ Supreme Court rejects challenge to California pork industry restriction
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Lawrence Hurley | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Demonstrators with PETA gather outside the Supreme Court of the United States and the high court hears oral arguments on a California law mandating better treatment of animals in food production is being challenged by the pork industry, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to a California animal welfare law that would ban the sale of pork derived from breeding pigs housed in confined spaces. "While the Constitution addresses many weighty issues, the type of pork chops California merchants may sell is not on that list," Gorsuch said. Lower courts upheld the measure, prompting the challengers to turn to the Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority. The groups challenging the California law said in court papers that Proposition 12 "will transform the pork industry nationwide" because currently nearly all farmers keep sows in pens that do not comply with the law.

"China was initially in discussions to be part of the project," the official said, declining to be named as the information was deemed sensitive. China has since banned the sale and consumption for food of wildlife animals. China's public security organs have handled more than 70,000 criminal cases involving wild animals from 2020-2022, confiscating 1.37 million wild animals in the process, state news agency Xinhua has reported. SLOW STARTThe SAFE project surveys only began in October last year, when the project's assessors visited Khao Kheow zoo and a cafe in Thailand. The wet markets targeted are markets where wild animals are sold alongside fresh meat and vegetables.

☆ Price hikes are double whammy for pet owners who are crushed by inflation
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-19 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Minneapolis CNN —As head of PAWS Atlanta, Joe Labriola can get a good sense of the region’s economic well-being from the day-to-day activity of the city’s oldest no-kill animal shelter. And the shelves at PAWS Atlanta’s Pet Food Pantry quickly go bare. She said her pet food costs for Lola, her Australian Shepherd mix, and for Phoebe, her Golden Retriever, have doubled to $250 per month. Josh Fiala, Animal Rescue League of Iowa's Pet Support Services Manager, helps load pet food into a vehicle during a Pet Food Pantry in January 2022. Courtesy Animal Rescue League of IowaARL gave out about 40,000 pounds of pet food in both 2020 and 2021.

☆ A dog's (longer) life: How to cover health costs for aging pets
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Chris Taylor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

"But senior dogs are so lovely, and it's well worth the cost to go the extra mile for them." Whatever furry friend happens to be snoozing on your couch, caring for senior dogs can get pricey. ASK FOR HELPIf your senior dog needs a medical treatment you just cannot afford, do not give up hope. The same principles apply to your furry companion, which is why one solution is a "savings account specifically set aside for your pet's medical care," said Dr. Melvin. "I can't wait for my next senior dog, because they are so precious," she said.

Egg prices rose 60% in 2022: Consumers paid $4.30 on average in December for a dozen eggs compared to $1.80 a year earlier. "Everyone tries to make money, but ... it's a very low-margin industry," said Angel Rubio, senior analyst at Urner Barry, a market research firm that specializes in the wholesale food industry. But the egg industry is volatile, too, sensitive to market changes and environmental factors. Much of the price increase of eggs over 2022 stemmed from the deadliest outbreak of bird flu in U.S. history, which killed millions of egg-laying hens. The egg industry also has its fair share of controversy.

☆ The Price of Cage-Free Eggs in California
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( The Editorial Board | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

California is special, as it routinely proves. The latest example is the price of eggs, which have reached upward of $7 for a carton as the Golden State’s cage-free chicken law comes home to roost. Californians pride themselves on being in the forefront of progressive political fashion. And true to form, in 2018 voters approved a ballot measure (Prop. 12) backed by the Humane Society banning the sale in the state of eggs that come from caged hens.

The agency did not respond to requests for comment on its record monitoring animal research experiments nationally. The USDA inspector general has published at least three reports since 2014 critical of the agency’s lax oversight, though its criticism dates back to the 1990s. Neuralink says on its website that it champions animal welfare and tries to reduce animal testing where possible. Two academic studies conducted in 2009 and 2012 found that animal research committees approved between 98% and 99% of experiments proposed by researchers. Envigo was made to sign the consent decree giving up the beagles only after the USDA inspector general and the Justice Department investigated and found evidence of inhumane treatment.

☆ Animal shelters say they're 'beyond capacity' as more people give up their pets due to soaring inflation
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Stephanie Stacey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rising inflation means people are having to give up pets they can't afford, animal shelters say. Animal shelters are facing higher costs and fewer donations — as well as more mouths to feed. Surging prices and widespread housing insecurity are putting pet owners in a tricky situation. The kitten adoption room at the Cat House on the Kings. Pet owners who are struggling financially could check if nearby offer support to help them keep their pets at home.

Pet food prices rose 14% between September 2021 and September 2022, according to the Bureau for Labor Statistics. Fifty percent are shopping for cheaper alternatives to their standard pet food, and 35% say they've had to reduce the frequency of their visits to grooming services. More worryingly: 46% of pet owners said that they've decided to forego or delay veterinary treatments in the wake of inflation — including dental procedures and X-Rays. She told Insider: "Google searches for "can I give my dog paracetamol?" have surged recently, as we fear people are seeking to self-medicate animals and avoid vet costs."

☆ The real reason so many remote workers are refusing to go back to the office: their dogs.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Drew Limsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

According to a survey by Digital.com, 75% of workers say they want to stay home with their pets instead of going into the office. Similarly, the ASPCA reports 90% of dogs adopted during the pandemic are still in the home. Pup owners surveyed by Veterinarians.org said their dogs inspired them to get out more and try new outdoor activities. Google, WeWork, Tripadvisor, Etsy, and even Ben & Jerry's also permit dogs in the office. In numerous surveys, workers have stressed the value they put on flexibility; many say it's even more important than money or advancement.

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