Animal

Former Animal Shelter Worker Sentenced to 20 Years for Extreme Cruelty to Kittens

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Weatherford, TX – A former animal care technician at a local shelter has been sentenced to two consecutive terms of ten years each for the torture and death of kittens under his care. Gabriel Skyler Caswell, 22, received the legal maximum punishment for cruelty to a non-livestock animal in two separate trials concerning the abuse at the Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter. In each case, Caswell did not testify, and District Judge Craig Towson presided over both trials. Each jury, in a swift decision, imposed a $10,000 fine, reflecting the severity of the offenses. The … Read more

Elanco Animal Health Sued Over Alleged Misleading Claims About New Drug Zenrelia’s Safety and Launch Prospects

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San Francisco, Oct. 17, 2024 – A recently filed securities class action lawsuit claims that Elanco Animal Health misled its investors about the regulatory path and safety profile of their new dermatology medication, Zenrelia. The legal action targets both the organization and specific upper-level employees for allegedly providing false or misleading information to investors between November 7, 2023, and June 26, 2024. The lawsuit, registered in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, elaborates that Elanco downplayed the safety concerns associated with Zenrelia, an oral Janus kinase inhibitor. Furthermore, the company was overly optimistic about its … Read more

Allegations Fly as Advocate Claims Tirupati Temple Laddus Contained Animal Fat, Sparking Religious Outrage

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TIRUPATI, India —A serious allegation has emerged against the former government of Andhra Pradesh, implicating it in a scandal involving the sanctity of the famed Tirupati Temple’s religious offerings. Advocate K. Karuna Sagar claims that the previous administration under the YSRCP used low-quality ingredients including animal fat in the temple’s laddu prasadam, a sacred offering. The advocate’s assertions have stirred controversy, as he lab claims identify the presence of beef, pork, and fish oil in the ghee used for making the prasadam. “The Tirupati laddu, renowned for its sanctity and divinity, was compromised, which is … Read more

Turkey’s Stray Dog Debate Intensifies: New Law Promises Safety but Sparks Massive Protests and Concerns Over Animal Rights

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In Istanbul, Turkey, the sight of large stray dogs lounging near bustling cafes and shops has become an iconic part of the urban landscape. These dogs, many of which are the large, pale white Akbaş or the golden-coated Kangal shepherd breeds, embody a curious juxtaposition of belonging and disorder amid the city’s human hustle. A particularly affectionate giant, famously known as “The Boulder,” even enjoys celebrity status outside a popular ice cream shop, drawing in both locals and tourists who are advised, through reviews on Google Maps, not to disturb his slumber. Despite their general … Read more