Animal rights

The photo itself is old, and has frequently made the rounds on Twitter.

A petition on Change.org to have Happy sent to a sanctuary amassed more than 1 million supporters.

White supremacist groups are mentioned in the files, however they are described as a "medium threat."

Report from World Animal Protection reveals cruel practices at aquariums and zoos around the world.

The donkeys were reportedly painted with black and white stripes for a wedding that was taking place at the bar, sparking complaints from animal rights groups in the country.

More than 100 people tried to save Ettore Weber, who died during a rehearsal at an Italian circus Thursday evening.

Social media users were outraged by the footage.

A 4-year-old filly named Eskenforadrink was euthanized after sustaining a serious ankle injury during a race on Saturday.

Founder of CARE organization alleged to have killed healthy dogs to free up space in shelters.

Felines were discovered by China Animal Protection Power.

"The obese and overweight tourists, combined with the lack of shade and water, as well as the sheer heat and 568 cobbled steps, is what is causing such a problem," a spokesman for the charity Help the Santorini Donkeys said.

Critics have been pressing for an overhaul of the practice, which has been branded "barbaric" by animal rights groups.

"People believe that heat cures heat, so they eat dog meat and spicy dog soup on the hottest days."

Thousands of revelers from around the world flooded into Pamplona in northern Spain on Friday, July 6, to mark the beginning of the city's San Fermin festival.

10 million dogs are slaughtered for food in China every year, out of 20-30 million dogs worldwide.

A disturbing new report shines a light on animal cruelty in the tourist entertainment industry.

Justice the horse is named as the plaintiff in the lawsuit suing his former owner for negligence.

"An incredible, intelligent and inquisitive wild animal reduced to a figure of fun."

Designers, celebrities and socialites are turning their backs on fur.

The suspect was photographed at a PETA demonstration, but she doesn't appear to have any strong connection to animal rights or welfare organizations.

"I understand that he's just a human trying to run a business, but what about the animals?" animal rights activist Marni Ugar said.

This part-time professor spent nearly half her annual salary on her best friend.

California might be the first state to have a law against testing cosmetics on animals.

Three-year-old Molly the pig's new owners Snapchatted themselves cooking and seasoning the pet.

Lion poaching has been on the increase in Africa.

Or you can buy it now for $100,000.

Lara Trump has a history of animal advocacy, but one group wishes she would ask her husband to stop killing them.

The corporation sells dead cats, pigeons and sharks.

Public schools purchase the animals for dissection.

Elephants are self-aware, autonomous beings capable of expressing empathy towards others—traits that make them "legal persons," according to the Nonhuman Rights Project.