WellBeing International

Despite decades of surveys, accurately measuring pet ownership remains difficult. Learn how varying survey methods and human population density affect pet demographics in the US and UK, and why better data is essential for effective animal population management. READ the article "The Ongoing Challenge of Accurately Measuring Pet Ownership" at https://lnkd.in/e5KTH_gR.

Compassion in World Farming's "End the Cage Age" campaign sought to eliminate cages for farmed animals in the EU. Despite setbacks, a 2024 consensus promises a phase-out of caged animal farming, benefiting animals, farmers, and the environment. READ the article "Ending Cage Farming in the EU: The Fight for Animal Welfare" at https://lnkd.in/eG82Rh6T.

Discover the evolving conflicts over wolf management in North America and Europe as rising wolf populations impact farmers and conservationists. Learn how dialogue projects aim to resolve these disputes. Read the article "Changing Attitudes and Conflicts Over Wolf Management" at https://lnkd.in/eK-dBrMG.

Explore Gregory Berns' heartwarming journey from neuroscientist to farmer, where he uncovers the emotional intelligence of cows, drawing parallels to dogs and advocating for kinder treatment of animals in his new book "Cowpuppy." READ the review at https://lnkd.in/di56iKpg.

Discover the inspiring story of the Blue Cross of India, founded by the Sundaram family in 1964, which revolutionized animal welfare through humane dog population control, rabies prevention, and successful advocacy for animal rights over six decades. Read the article "Blue Cross of India: Pioneering Animal Welfare and Rabies Control for 60 Years" at https://lnkd.in/esr-E6Gn.

Follow the incredible journeys of Owney, the 19th-century mail train rider, and Boji, Istanbul's modern-day commuter dog. Learn how these remarkable dogs inspired love, loyalty, and fascination in people across the world, even from a distance. READ the article Celebrating the Adventures of Owney and Boji: How Two Famous Dogs Captured Hearts Across Generations at https://lnkd.in/eEyw3uqf.

Explore the global rise of climate litigation as legal battles shape climate change policy and hold governments and corporations accountable. READ the article at https://lnkd.in/e8u2GxYj.

Discover how declining vultures in India and bats in the USA impact human health, ecosystems, and the economy, revealing crucial wildlife-environment links. READ the article at https://lnkd.in/eTcjHwjx.

Turkey's 2024 law mandates removing homeless dogs from streets and placing them in shelters, sparking debate due to a lack of infrastructure and concerns over animal welfare. READ the article "Turkey's New Law on Homeless Dogs: Controversial Measures and Capacity Challenges" at https://lnkd.in/e-8M7CkS (Video credit: okanozdemir, Shutterstock)

Explore Peter Godfrey-Smith's groundbreaking views on animal sentience and consciousness in Andrew Rowan's book review "Sentience and the Moral Status of Animals: A Review of Peter Godfrey-Smith's Trilogy" at https://lnkd.in/efZVzAMu.