Grief over pet death can be as strong as that for family member, survey shows
Article written by Robyn Vinter Originally published by The Guardian, 15 January 2026 Researcher calls for guidelines for diagnosing prolonged grief disorder to be expanded to cover…
Wolfdog in ‘photo finish’ after invading Winter Olympics race
Article written by Jeremy Wilson Originally published by CNN Health, 12 February 2026 Two-year-old canine, named Nazgul, broke through security and onto the cross-country course to huge…
Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants
Article written by Sandee LaMotte Originally published by CNN Health, 12 February 2026 Samples of popular commercial dog foods contained “dangerous levels” of heavy metals, plastic contaminants, and acrylamide, a…
How we helped animals around the world in January
The first month of 2026 showed just how powerful your support can be. Because of your generosity in January, we rushed emergency aid to animals caught in deadly…
Norway to phase out ‘frankenchickens’ by 2027 in landmark animal welfare move
Article written by Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Originally published by Humane World Blog, 22 January 2026 Norway will phase out fast-growing chicken breeds by 2027, fuelling…
Breaking: US Environmental Protection Agency recommits to ending tests on mammals by 2035
Article written by Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Originally published by Humane World Blog, 22 January 2026 Today, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency recommitted to a…
Fast-food Giants Profiting From Chicken Cruelty as EU Urged to Prioritise Animal Welfare Improvements
Article written by Sarah Farndale Originally published by EIN Presswire, 19 January 2026 New report reveals major gap between promises and action, with companies deceiving consumers, while…
Just not that into ewes: ‘gay sheep’ escape slaughter and take over a New York catwalk
Article written by Julia Carrie Wong Originally published by The Guardian, 5 December 2025 Designer Michael Schmidt’s 36-piece collection was made from the wool of rams who…
Huge win for rodents as Oreo scraps animal testing funding
Original article written by Helen Greaves Originally published by Vegan Food and Living (January 14, 2026) Mondelēz International, the confectionery giant behind Oreo, has announced it will no…
Here’s what we achieved for animals around the world over the holidays
The generosity of our global network of supporters lit up the world for animals in December. Across continents, our supporters planted trees, filled bowls and saved lives,…