Portrait of sad tiger in a cage. Сaptive animal.© Elina Litovkina/Shutterstock.com Animal rights law emerged because traditional cruelty statutes failed to address widespread, institutional harm.

Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a pair of bills aimed at shielding pets and animals from acts of cruelty. One bill (HB 995) ...

A watchdog group has accused UC Davis of violating federal animal welfare laws after inspections revealed injuries and ...

Not every celebrity spends their fortune on private jets and designer wardrobes. Some A-list stars’ time and money go toward philanthropic causes near and dear to their hearts — especially when it ...

An animal rights group filed a lawsuit seeking legal recognition and freedom for beagles at Ridglan Farms. Activists are using habeas corpus, a legal tool traditionally reserved for humans, to ...

Many people, including animal advocates and others who want to grant legal rights (including personhood) to nonhuman animals, are often criticized for their views because others fear it will diminish ...

Caged hens will be a thing of the past. Puppy farming will be stopped. New laws will enforce humane slaughter standards. All this is part of a new animal welfare strategy for England announced by the ...