Nassau DA criticizes cashless bail laws that allow animal abusers to go free
Long Island officials are intensifying efforts against animal cruelty and are critical of Albany’s cashless bail laws, urging reforms to keep aggressive pet owners incarcerated. On Monday, Republican Dan Donnelly from Nassau County announced her participation in initiatives aimed at altering the state’s cashless bail policy. The goal is to empower judges to hold “the […]
County in New York passes law declaring it illegal for animal abusers to have pets.
Lawmakers in Suffolk County, New York, have recently enhanced the Animal Cruelty Act by prohibiting convicted animal abusers from owning pets. The county council voted to implement a Class A misdemeanor charge for those found in violation, which could lead to up to one year in jail or fines reaching $1,000. This legislation builds on […]
USDA stops live animal imports at the US-Mexico border
On Sunday, Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins declared that the United States will halt livestock imports at ports along the tropical border, reacting to the ongoing spread of Mexico’s “New World Screwworm” (NWS). This decision follows the detection of the NWS on isolated farms located north of Oaxaca and Veracruz, approximately 700 miles from the US […]
Owning pets is now illegal for animal abusers in Suffolk County
A new law in Suffolk County imposes prison time and fines on animal abusers who own pets. This legislation, recently approved, classifies pet ownership by those with convictions as a Class A misdemeanor. “This bill protects animals, so I’m signing it,” Suffolk County’s Ed Romain stated during a news conference at the H. Lee Dennison […]
Supermarkets in the UK halt deliveries from a Lincolnshire pig farm due to animal cruelty allegations.
Major Supermarkets Halt Supplies Over Animal Welfare Violations Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, and Morrisons have ceased sourcing pigs from certain Lincolnshire farms following reports of animal abuse. Covertly filmed materials reveal a farm worker at North Moor Farm violently handling a pig, reportedly slamming it down onto a hard surface. Additional distressing footage, from a Cranswick-owned […]
Woman killed in alligator attack while canoeing as husband attempted to fend off the large animal
Florida Woman Killed in Alligator Attack During Canoeing According to authorities, a woman in Florida was tragically killed by an alligator while canoeing on Tuesday afternoon. The couple was using a 14-foot canoe in approximately 2.5 feet of water at the entrance of Tiger Creek, located near Lake Kissimmee. “The alligator grabbed her from the […]
Animal advocates urge stricter penalties on pigeon catchers following the arrest of a poacher.
Animal advocates gathered in Manhattan on Wednesday, urging District Attorney Alvin Bragg to take action against those illegally capturing pigeons. Dwayne Daly, 67, faced serious charges after being involved in an incident at Tompkins Square Park in East Village on April 30, where over 25 pigeons were affected. Reports indicated that he might use hunters […]
Almost 3,000 instances of animal cruelty were reported in New York City in the past ten years, according to the ASPCA.
According to a new report from the ASPCA released on May 5, New Yorkers tend to report incidents of dog abuse and neglect far more frequently than those involving cats. Out of 2,783 animal abuse cases documented by the ASPCA and NYPD from 2013 to 2022, a striking 2,271 cases were related to dogs. One […]
Agriculture Secretary Rollins to Mexico: Stop worm spread or lose animal trade
In a dramatic move to protect the American cattle industry, Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins warned Mexico that the US would halt imports of live animals, including cows and bison, if Mexico does not intensify its efforts to combat dangerous pests creeping north. In a letter sent Saturday and obtained by Fox News, Secretary Rollins either […]
PETA Cheers as Trump Administration Pushes FDA to Ditch Animal Testing!
The Pro Trump News homepage introduces 60 new headlines every day. Click here to explore. The FDA is transitioning away from animal testing and opting for methods that are more effective and related to human health in the development of monoclonal antibody treatments and other pharmaceuticals. The FDA states, “Requirements for animal testing can be […]