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8-foot Burmese python found hiding under New Jersey family’s shed after swallowing a large opossum: Snake’s swollen belly revealed shocking backyard discovery

An approximately 8-foot Burmese python stunned a New Jersey family after it was discovered hiding beneath their backyard shed in Freehold Township. The snake was spotted by Leslie Daley while she was watering flowers before disappearing under the structure, forcing Monmouth County SPCA animal-control officers to remove part of the…

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8-foot Burmese python found under a New Jersey family’s shed with a swollen belly, X-ray reveals its shocking last meal

A large Burmese python was discovered hiding beneath a New Jersey family's shed. Animal control officers carefully removed the reptile after dismantling part of the structure. An X-ray revealed the snake's swollen belly contained a recently swallowed opossum. Officials suspect the exotic pet was abandoned by its previous owner. The…

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‘Stone-cold killers’: New Zealand to eradicate feral cats by 2050

Feral cats are already caught and killed in some areas but will now be subject to coordinated targeting, with large-scale eradication programs

The Guardian - AU

Man who kept birds of prey in ‘appalling’ conditions banned from owning animals

Scottish SPCA inspectors said the conditions were among the worst they had ever witnessed.

Evening Standard

Cat walks 12 miles to reunite with his family after being abandoned. Instead of a warm welcome, they try to have him put down

This cat's loyalty got rewarded with a death request.

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Scottish SPCA workers balloted for strike action

The ballot closes on September 17.

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Farmer performs emergency C-section on dead hare to deliver ‘miracle’ baby

When he accidentally killed a female hare with his machinery, Robert Craig leapt into action

The Independent UK

Farmer delivers ‘little miracle’ baby hare in emergency roadside Caesarean

The leveret, named Bruno by Scottish SPCA staff, is now in the care of the Scottish SPCA.

Evening Standard

Shipment of thousands of chicks found abandoned in USPS truck now overwhelming an animal shelter

More than 12,000 chicks at a Delaware distribution center were found left in a USPS truck for more than three days

The Independent UK

New York resident charged after 69 live cats and 24 dead ones are found in his home

Three of the cats recovered were in such poor condition that they had to be euthanized

The Independent UK

A fire at a New York cat sanctuary kills its founder and dozens of cats

Authorities say a fire burned down a Long Island cat shelter, killing its founder, who lived there, and at least 59 of the felines he rescued

The Independent UK

Guidelines issued for parading elephants at Kollam Pooram

Guidelines for parading elephants at Kollam Pooram, including health checks and safety measures, issued by Animal Husbandry department.

The Hindu

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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The Guardian - UK

Charity steps in to rehome 300 cats from ‘overwhelmed’ man in Canada

Man says he ended up in ‘a crazy situation’ after he began taking in cats abandoned during Covid pandemic

Evening Standard

Cape Town hit by foul stench from ship carrying 19,000 live cattle

The ship carrying the animals has become a target of criticism from animal welfare groups

The Guardian - US

Animal shelter in Pennsylvania empty for first time in 47 years

Just in time for Christmas, Adams county SPCA adopts out 598 animals and reunites 125 with their owners

The Guardian - US

An arrow to the chest? This wild turkey is unruffled

Residents of Carmel, California, have named the bird Cupid, and are monitoring its health, which seems unaffected by the injury

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Man charged with killing Canada Goose with golf club on New York course

The incident took place near the 14th hole of the course, which sits about an hour north of Manhattan.

The National (Scotland)

Fox cub rescued after turning up inside bath of Edinburgh home

A FOX cub discovered in the bath of an Edinburgh home has been rescued.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire's Scottish SPCA centre is visited by Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon

Monica Lennon MSP met with rescue puppies, rabbits, guinea pigs and even a boa constrictor during her time at Hamilton venue.

Tribune News Service

University of Buffalo football players arrested, charged with animal abuse after video posted to Snapchat

Two University of Buffalo football players have been arrested after allegedly beating a miniature poodle with a leather belt, in an incident that was captured on video and shared to Snapchat.

Daily Record

Cruel puppy farmer left sick puppies, kittens and dogs suffering in faeces-covered cages

The Scottish SPCA carried out a raid at the house of horror belonging to Manchester businessman Daanyaal Chowdhury near Glenalmond, Perthshire, before seizing 65 diseased animals.

Daily Record

New push from animal charities to introduce complete ban on greyhound racing

The SSPCA, the Dogs Trust and RSPCA united to call for a 'phase out' of the traditional sport in a meeting with MSPs.

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A feral cat-hunting contest for kids in New Zealand is scrapped after a backlash

The competition withdrew its new category after pushback from animal rights groups. The controversy highlights a broader debate over how to manage the invasive species.

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