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Tough new penalties for animal cruelty offences

Fines up to $250,000 and 10 years behind bars could become reality for people who mistreat animals in South Australia under proposed new laws.

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America’s animal shelters are overwhelmed. Pets – and staff – are at breaking point

The shelter where I work took in 694 animals last year. Every day, we face animal cruelty – and communicating the crisis can feel impossible

The Guardian - US

Florida Man Arrested For Animal Cruelty After Cats Die

Ozona man arrested for animal cruelty after surrendering cats, leading to deaths. Highlights importance of responsible pet ownership.

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'Like KFC preparation': Man accused of throwing hen to alligator denies charge

The man facing the animal cruelty charge can now be identified.

Newcastle Herald

Palworld could be a delight if it wasn't so invested in being awful

Shockingly, animal cruelty doesn't make for a fulfilling experience.

PC Gamer

Man charged with throwing 'Betty White' chicken to alligators

The 57-year-old will front court on an animal cruelty charge.

Newcastle Herald

Partial export suspension after abattoir cruelty claims

An abattoir accused of animal cruelty has been given a "green light" to process lambs but faces conditions and a partial export suspension.

AAP

Horses seized after man flouts offload order, buys more

A Victorian horse owner who purchased more horses despite a court order banning him from owning horses over animal cruelty charges has had his herd seized.

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Alleged animal cruelty could prompt abattoir suspension

The federal government could suspend the export licence of a major Tasmanian meat processor amid allegations of animal cruelty.

The Hindu

Reporting animal cruelty makes children safer

Both human and animal victims of crime are prone to victimisation by the same perpetrator

The Hindu

NGO says it got animal sacrifice stopped in Khanapur temple

Vishwa Prani Kalyan Mandali, in collaboration with government officials, successfully stopped animal sacrifice in Sri Bishta Devi Temple in Kakkeri, Belagavi. Members campaigned against animal cruelty, picketed in front of the temple, and were thankful to the devotees and officials for their support.

The Independent UK

Man charged with animal cruelty offence after cat kicked off pavement

The animal died two days after the incident, it was reported.

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Victoria to outlaw strangulation and consider making animal cruelty a domestic violence offence

Government says research suggests survivors of strangulation are more likely to be seriously injured or murdered by the same partner

The Independent UK

Suspected gunman in deadly Rotterdam shooting ‘tortured rabbit and had Nazi material on phone’

Dutch media claim suspect’s neighbour had reported him for animal cruelty

The Guardian - AU

Calls to ban star YouTube trainer ‘Dog Daddy’ who promotes prong collars from entering Australia

Change.org petition urges government to deny Augusto Deoliveira a visa over concerns his techniques may encourage animal cruelty

Evening Standard

British crocodile expert Adam Britton admits sexually abusing and killing dozens of dogs in Australia

Adam Britton pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in the Northern Territory Supreme Court

AAP

Croc expert's 'sadistic sexual interest' in animals

A NT crocodile expert and university academic with a "sadistic sexual interest" in animals has pleaded guilty to almost 60 counts of animal cruelty.

The Independent UK

Social media users abusing monkeys in sickening videos for money and hits

Exclusive: Baby animals tortured, killed and have limbs amputated in horrific clips of physical and psychological torment, research finds

The Guardian - US

Pit bull puppy saved by California police after possible fentanyl exposure

The pup’s owners were arrested in a Walmart parking lot on suspicion of animal cruelty and possession of narcotics

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