Pets have emerged as collateral damage of immigration raids in Los Angeles County that picked up this summer under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, when their owners get detained or deported. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/06/world/society/pets-la-shelters-immigration-raids/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #society #losangeles #california #pets #dogs #cats #animalwelfare #immigration #migration #us #donaldtrump
Thailand's captive lion population has exploded in recent years, with nearly 500 registered in zoos, breeding farms, petting cafes and homes in the country where ownership of the big cat is legal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/29/asia-pacific/society/thailand-pet-lion-problem/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #society #lions #thailand #pets #animalwelfare #southeastasia

It’s a huge win for #AnimalWelfare - and a powerful reminder that how we treat #animals reflects who we are.
Let’s hope the rest of the world follows Sweden’s lead. Because cruelty isn’t tradition—it’s a choice.
It’s a huge win for #AnimalWelfare - and a powerful reminder that how we treat #animals reflects who we are.
Let’s hope the rest of the world follows Sweden’s lead. Because cruelty isn’t tradition—it’s a choice.