Turkey’s stray dogs killed in droves after passage of Erdogan-backed law The legislation was rammed through parliament last month by AKP lawmakers and their nationalist allies in the face of nationwide protests. Turkey
Turkey passes controversial stray dog bill amid fears of imminent mass culling Activists fear the bill will lead to massacres of the country's roughly 4 million stray dogs and government critics are concerned it will be used to coerce opposition-controlled municipalities. Turkey
Analysis Turkey’s opposition fears political motives behind stray dog bill As Turkey inches closer to passing a bill that could lead to the mass culling of stray dogs, some critics argue that it will provide a mechanism for the government to turn up the heat in opposition-held municipalities. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Turkey walks back controversial stray dogs bill amid fears of mass cullings The Turkish president’s ruling party will introduce a change to the draft bill to narrow down the conditions under which stray dogs will be euthanized. Turkey
Hebron mayor retracts order to kill stray dogs following backlash Backlash against the mayor of Hebron's statements about killing stray dogs prompted him to retract his decision. Palestine
Egypt’s first dog cafe opens Ola Loutfi established the first cafe for dogs in Egypt offering dog owners a place to go with their four-legged friends. Egypt
Gaza zoos rally to save newborn cubs In the past, cubs have been eaten by starving lionesses. Palestine
Pets suffer amid Egypt's economic crisis The Russian war on Ukraine has affected Egypt's economy in many ways and is now affecting Egyptians' ability to keep their pets at home. Egypt
Iraqi health authorities scramble to contain new animal virus outbreak Viral hemorrhagic fever is spread by contact with animals and can constitute a "public health emergency of international concern." Iraq
Israeli siege keeps medication from Gaza's horses The ongoing Israeli siege imposed on the Gaza Strip prevents the entry of many medications needed to treat animals, particularly horses, that also suffer from Israel’s repeated wars on the enclave. Palestine
Abandoned cats settle in at Dubai cafe The owner of the Cat Cafe in the UAE says her project is a safe haven for homeless cats abandoned by their owners, giving them a chance to find new homes through adoption. Gulf
Gaza's horses still in shock from last year’s war The Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip last year led to the death of several horses across the enclave and left dozens in a state of shock. Palestine
Egyptian researchers find ancient fossils of snakes, legless lizards An Egyptian team has discovered rare Squamata fossils that offer a glimpse into animal migrations in ancient times. Culture
Economic meltdown in Lebanon leaves pets homeless In Lebanon's ongoing economic collapse, hundreds of cats and dogs are thrown into the streets every month. Lebanon
Camels disqualified from Saudi beauty pageant over Botox injections More than 40 "enhanced" camels were barred from competing in the monthlong festival near Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
Idlib opens first zoo A zoo featuring both wild and domestic animals has opened in Idlib as part of a larger project to restore normal amenities to the war-torn region of Syria. Syria
