Cassandra Snyder+FollowPuppy sales stir debate in Las VegasA Las Vegas vet is facing heat for selling Labrador puppies without a breeder’s permit—right after Clark County hiked fines for unlicensed breeding. The pups, offered at $1,800 each, were promoted to clients as “adoptions,” but animal advocates say this is exactly what new rules are meant to stop. With local shelters overwhelmed and euthanizing animals to make space, many are questioning whether even vets should be exempt from the law. Should personal pets be bred for profit, or is this a wake-up call for stricter enforcement? #Pets #LasVegas #AnimalWelfare00Share
Daniel Barajas+FollowFlorida boosts animal care with $750K grantsOver $750,000 is heading to animal facilities across Florida, thanks to specialty license plate sales. This funding means more free and low-cost spay and neuter services at local shelters—including three in Gainesville and two in Ocala. It’s a big win for pet owners and animal lovers, helping control stray populations and making it easier for families to care for their furry friends. Have you noticed more community pets getting fixed lately? How do you think this funding will impact our neighborhoods and local shelters? #Pets #FloridaPets #AnimalWelfare00Share
Matthew Kirk+FollowChicago zoos set the record straight on pet donationsChicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo and Brookfield Zoo want everyone to know: they don’t accept pets—living or deceased—as food for their animals. After a Danish zoo’s call for “unwanted pets” as predator feed sparked global outrage, Chicago’s zoos emphasized their strict sourcing from trusted vendors and the expertise of full-time nutritionists. Not only do they avoid donations for quality and safety, but even bringing your pet to the zoo is a no-go due to biosecurity and animal welfare concerns. What do you think about how zoos handle feeding their predators? Would you change anything about these policies? #Pets #ChicagoZoos #AnimalWelfare01Share
kellydesiree+FollowPigeon Forge divided over bears at local storeA giant animatronic bear named Bernard is turning heads in Pigeon Forge, thanks to PETA’s latest push to free River and Daisy, the twin bears living at Three Bears General Store. PETA says the bears deserve a real sanctuary, not a cement pit, and they’re urging folks to boycott the store until the bears are released. Some visitors say seeing the bears up close is a family highlight, while others walk away feeling uneasy about their living conditions. What do you think—should the bears stay as local ambassadors, or is it time for a new home? #Pets #PigeonForge #AnimalWelfare02Share
Cassandra Snyder+FollowZoo Wants Your Unwanted Pets (For Real)Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is asking people to donate unwanted small pets—like rabbits, guinea pigs, and chickens—to feed their predators. Yup, your ex’s bunny could become a lion’s lunch. The zoo says it’s all about keeping things natural for the animals, but not everyone’s loving the idea. There’s even a waiting list for horse donations (tax deduction included). Would you ever donate a pet to a zoo? Wild or what? #Pets #zoo #animalwelfare2145Share
kellydesiree+FollowZoo Wants Your Unwanted Pets (For Real)A Danish zoo is stirring up drama by asking people to donate their unwanted pets—think chickens, rabbits, even horses—to feed their predators. The zoo says it’s all about mimicking the natural food chain and nothing goes to waste, but people online are seriously divided. Some call it cruel, others say it’s just nature. Would you ever donate a pet to a zoo for this? Wild. #Pets #zoo #animalwelfare1828Share
William Mckinney+FollowCrocodile Farm Horror StoryImagine living near a farm where crocodiles kept escaping—and then turning on each other! That’s what happened in the West Bank, where dozens of neglected crocs were left in such bad shape they started cannibalizing each other. Authorities finally stepped in and euthanized them, saying it was the only way to protect locals and stop the animal abuse. Wild, right? This place was supposed to be a tourist spot, but it turned into a total nightmare. #Pets #wildlife #animalwelfare23793Share
Wesley Romero+FollowSecret chimp found in Missouri basementA hidden chimpanzee was just discovered living in the basement of Tonia Haddix, the star of HBO’s Chimp Crazy, after her recent arrest for dodging court orders and unpaid legal fees to PETA. Authorities raided her Missouri home and found the mature female chimp in a makeshift enclosure, complete with blankets and snacks. Haddix, who previously faked a chimp’s death to avoid surrendering him, is now in jail awaiting sentencing. PETA hopes this marks the end of her runarounds. What do you think—should private ownership of exotic animals face stricter consequences? #Pets #MissouriNews #AnimalWelfare28259Share
Ryan Horne+FollowWould You Cuddle a Lion Cub at Lunch?A restaurant in China is under fire for letting diners snuggle baby lions as part of a pricey afternoon menu. Pics of customers cuddling the cubs have gone viral, but most people online are calling it dangerous and cruel. Animal welfare groups say it’s risky for both people and the animals, and authorities are now investigating. Wild animal selfies might look cute, but at what cost? #Food #AnimalWelfare #ViralNews51326Share
Jacob Morgan+FollowZoo Door Fail Leads to Lion TragedyDid you hear about the Columbus Zoo? A faulty sliding door meant to keep rival lions apart broke, letting them all mix—and it ended in a heartbreaking fight. Sadly, lioness Asali didn’t make it, while Roary the male lion had minor injuries. The USDA cited the zoo, and now they’re upgrading their enclosures and sharing what happened so other zoos can avoid this nightmare. Wild, right? #Pets #ZooNews #AnimalWelfare27681Share
