EnvironmentAnimal Welfare
Flanders Approves Closure of Bruges Dolphinarium by 2037
The Flemish government has approved a plan to close the Boudewijn Seapark dolphinarium in Bruges by 2037, ending dolphin captivity in Flanders.
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Animal Welfare
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Animal WelfareUnited States
117 Dead Dogs Found at California 'No-Kill' Shelter
Authorities found 117 dead dogs at Miranda's Rescue in California, a 'no-kill' shelter. Many had gunshot wounds. The FBI and USDA are investigating.
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PoliticsAnimal Welfare
Flanders Expands Summer Animal Transport Ban to June
Flemish Minister Ben Weyts expands the summer ban on long-distance animal transports to June, citing heat risks for livestock during summer road travel.
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CrimeAnimal Welfare
Police Uncover Illegal Slaughterhouse in Zwijndrecht Shed
Belgian police uncovered an illegal slaughterhouse in a Zwijndrecht shed during Eid al-Adha, rescuing 45 live sheep from the gruesome scene.
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Animal WelfareLaw
Dessel Dog Breeder Loses License Over Animal Welfare
Flemish Minister Ben Weyts permanently revokes a Dessel dog breeder's license for repeated animal welfare violations.
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