This ‘Bridezilla’ Goldfish Story Is Exactly Why Pet Stores Are the Worst

Using living beings as wedding favors isn’t just unromantic—it’s deplorable. It may be too late to help these goldfish, but we can still make a difference for others.

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#BoycottJimmyJohns Goes Viral on Twitter After CEO’s Hunting Obsession Exposed

It only took one tweet to remind the Twitterverse of Jimmy John Liautaud’s twisted obsession with murdering large animals for “sport.”

VIDEO: Children Scream As Lion Goes After Abusive Circus Trainer

“I was covered in blood,” the handler said. Here’s why it’s not surprising that a big, dangerous predator with teeth and claws chose to protect himself.

This Cartoon of a Cow Breastfeeding a Man Is Causing an ‘Udder’ Panic

Overnight, millions of people saw a viral PETA tweet showing a man breastfeeding from a cow. Now, they can’t un-see the disturbing truth about dairy.

UPDATE: April the Giraffe Is Victim of Yet Another Breeding Scheme

“Animal Adventure Park keeps breeding baby giraffe after baby giraffe—all of whom will endure a lifetime of confinement.” —Dr. Rally, veterinarian

Why the Video of a Dolphin/Trainer ‘Kiss’ at SeaWorld Is Heartbreaking

Dolphins don’t belong on a ledge between two trainers who force them to perform tricks—they belong in the ocean. Find out how to help them.

Kayla Becomes 42nd Orca to Die on SeaWorld’s Watch

SeaWorld must send the remaining marine mammals to seaside sanctuaries—before they, like Kayla and 41 orcas before her, die in their cramped tanks.

Why That ‘Screaming Hamster’ Viral Tweet Isn’t Funny

Animals like this petrified hamster are sold like trinkets at pet stores such as PetSmart and Petco. Find out what you can do to help them.

Knickers the Giant Steer Is Too Big to Eat, but All His Friends Will Die

Internet sensation Knickers has been spared slaughter—here’s how you can help save his brothers and sisters around the world.

We Doubt This Cat Is Doing ‘Sit-ups’—There’s Something More Dangerous Happening

While people debate what this cat is actually doing (sit-ups, really?), many may not realize that the animal is in imminent danger.

‘Tiger King’ Villain Jeff Lowe Is a Wanted Man in Las Vegas (Again)

Less than a month after feds seized 69 big cats from his ramshackle Tiger King Park (and less than a week after he was arrested on suspicion of DUI), Jeff Lowe is in more legal hot water.

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VIDEO: A Lion, a Little Girl, and a Tragedy—Using Animals in Circuses Must End

Had this circus company opted to do the right thing by featuring only willing human performers, this tragic incident would never have occurred.

Days After Bull Leads Cops on Chase, Another Truck Tips Killing 11 Cows

Every time we see animals on the news who’ve escaped from transport trucks, gone running, and dodged traffic, we root for them.

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Tiger Collapses From Seizure Moments After Being Forced to Jump Through Fire

Moments after being forced to jump through fire, the animal collapsed and started convulsing— mere feet from the front row of the crowd.

VIDEO: Camel Forced to Give Rides During Shrine Circus Panics—at Least Six Children Injured

Had the Shriners left animals out of their show, this camel and these children would have been spared this terrifying experience.

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