Consider This: Animal Abuse (Part 3) — Legal & Social Solutions
Despite the Animal Welfare Act, cases of cruelty to animals persist— raising questions about the effectiveness of current laws and enforcement. What changes are necessary to plug the gaps in taking action against those who perpetrate cruelty to animals? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to animal rights lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Pakistan's lonely elephant serenaded one last time at farewell party Pakistan's lonely elephant serenaded one last time at farewell party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606277609_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistan's lonely elephant serenaded one last time at farewell party
After years of campaigning by animal rights advocates and pop star Cher to rescue Kaavan from grim conditions with no companion.
Wed Nov 25 2020
![Japanese health officials find 164 dogs crammed into tiny house Japanese health officials find 164 dogs crammed into tiny house](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604483765_dog.jpg)
Japanese health officials find 164 dogs crammed into tiny house
The three people living in the house said they could not afford to spay and neuter the dogs, so they kept getting more of them.
Wed Nov 04 2020
![Pandemic halts bullfighting where animal rights activists couldn't Pandemic halts bullfighting where animal rights activists couldn't](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603532899_bullfighting.jpg)
Pandemic halts bullfighting where animal rights activists couldn't
In a matter of months, the novel coronavirus achieved something that animal rights activists failed to do in decades: Put a halt to bullfighting in Peru.
Sat Oct 24 2020
![Bali hosts first centre to return captive dolphins to the wild Bali hosts first centre to return captive dolphins to the wild](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594265213_TBBALIDOLPHINE.jpg)
Bali hosts first centre to return captive dolphins to the wild
Dolphins are swimming freely at the world's first permanent rehabilitation centre under a project initiated by Bali's government and animal rights groups.
Thu Jul 09 2020
![South Korea's ex-president hounded over dogs left at Blue House South Korea's ex-president hounded over dogs left at Blue House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/71489498606_Dog.jpg)
South Korea's ex-president hounded over dogs left at Blue House
The dogs are Jindos, a Korean breed of hunting dog known for their loyalty.
Tue Mar 14 2017
![Over 3,000 protest at Chennai's Marina beach supporting 'Jallikattu' Over 3,000 protest at Chennai's Marina beach supporting 'Jallikattu'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71484803575_Jallikattu.jpg)
Over 3,000 protest at Chennai's Marina beach supporting 'Jallikattu'
The Supreme Court has imposed a ban on the practice currently, citing animal welfare issues. Jallikattu has remained banned for the last three years.
Thu Jan 19 2017
![Lawsuit filed in US on behalf of monkey who snapped selfies Lawsuit filed in US on behalf of monkey who snapped selfies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61442978382_PETA.jpg)
Lawsuit filed in US on behalf of monkey who snapped selfies
US animal rights activists filed an unusual lawsuit on Tuesday on behalf of a macaque monkey who snapped selfie photographs, arguing it owned the photos rather than the nature photographer involved.
Wed Sep 23 2015
![China's annual dog-eating festival prompts social media firestorm China's annual dog-eating festival prompts social media firestorm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/51434763010_dogs.jpg)
China's annual dog-eating festival prompts social media firestorm
Apart from cruelty issues, animal rights advocates say China's dog-eating festival fuel crime and food safety concerns.
Sat Jun 20 2015
![India bans foie gras India bans foie gras](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/81404549166_295x200.jpg)
India bans foie gras
India has banned the import of foie gras, a government notice said, after animal rights activists complained that the method used to produce the duck liver delicacy was cruel.
Sat Jul 05 2014
![Polish Muslims drop Eid sacrifice amid protests, halal ban Polish Muslims drop Eid sacrifice amid protests, halal ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-10/51381900932_295x200.jpg)
Polish Muslims drop Eid sacrifice amid protests, halal ban
Muslim and Jewish ritual slaughter was banned in overwhelmingly Catholic Poland on January 1 after the Constitutional Court deemed it incompatible with animal rights legislation.
Wed Oct 16 2013
![Halal slaughter ban invalid under EU law: Polish Muslims Halal slaughter ban invalid under EU law: Polish Muslims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/51378870617_295x200.jpg)
Halal slaughter ban invalid under EU law: Polish Muslims
Animal rights activists have hailed the ban, but Jewish and Muslim leaders in overwhelmingly Catholic Poland.
Wed Sep 11 2013
![US airline halts transport of monkeys for lab tests US airline halts transport of monkeys for lab tests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/51357698905_295x200.jpg)
US airline halts transport of monkeys for lab tests
Animal rights activists claimed a major victory Tuesday in their campaign to stop global airlines from transporting monkeys for use in laboratory experiments.
Wed Jan 09 2013
![House of Lords bans foie gras from in-house menu House of Lords bans foie gras from in-house menu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/71356052696_295x200.jpg)
House of Lords bans foie gras from in-house menu
The House of Lords in the UK has buckled to mounting pressure from animal rights groups and banned foie gras from their in-house restaurant.
Fri Dec 21 2012