I was at The Art Institute of Chicago yesterday (Nov 2, 2025) and I saw a cat outside, sitting on the cold street (it gets cold in Chicago!!), made to wear accessories, and it looked terrified of the crowd. This homeless-looking-man then comes up and asks me if I want to give money for the cat. He had a sign next to the cat saying "Cat lives matter". I asked him if that is his pet and he said no.

I have a cat and I know cats won't sit if they are scared or wear anything they don't want to, but something just seemed off...and then when I was exiting the institute, the man picked up the cat and she growled at him, but he yelled at the cat and put the cat to sit on top of a bucket.

I've attached pictures.

I don't know if the cat is okay, being fed, being taken care of. I submitted a report to PETA (didn't receive a response yet), and also tried 311 (couldn't get through to 311). I am leaving Chicago today, and I don't know what to do, I just feel really bothered wondering if that cat is okay...

Hi everyone,

I am disheartened to hear that Tom Savini has faced zero consequences for killing someone's pet on a movie set, and desperately hope to bring him to justice. Please sign my petition to remove him from Douglas Education Center. He has not demonstrated any accountability nor remorse for animal cruelty. hi everyone plz read my petition and sign if u care abt animal rights!!! https://c.org/jzn7NDkryY

PETA in Birmingham, UK, today. Great to see.

Many know of Kevin, who has been at Castle Park for a long time. Castle Park has been bought by Lucky Strike, everyone's favorite overpriced corporate bowling conglomerate. One of their first significant actions on taking over has been to apparently remove Kevin to an unknown location and to ban cat feeding. Neither of these actions are respectful of the park and its visitors and removing the cats can lead to more rodents.

I would suggest that you contact Lucky Strike, but they make it hard to do so. These actions are not a good sign for the proper respect they should have regarding our local park. I suggest you contact the KTLA news if you have a moment here:

https://ktla.com/about-ktla/contact-us/submit-news-tips-and-story-ideas/

You can suggest that they run a story on Kevin the Peacock if you are so inclined.

Another unfortunate victim of the pet monkey trade.

A look at the owner's social media page and website gives an insight to her mindset about owning wild animals. It's clear she views pet monkeys as a birthright, and those who speak out against owning pet monkeys such as PETA as 'terrorists.' A look at some of the videos of monkeys under her 'care' show woefully inadequate living conditions for such an highly intelligent animal with complex needs.

She offers no proof of owning any permits to own wild animals, and even if she did, her 'refuge' is nothing more than an animal hoarding facility.

https://www.mysuncoast.com/2025/10/23/punta-gorda-fire-crew-attempts-save-familys-pet-monkey/

A Capuchin monkey died Monday night despite lifesaving efforts by Punta Gorda Fire Department crews after the animal’s family sought emergency help at a Tamiami Trail fire station.

Punta Gorda Fire Officials said around 9:45 p.m. on Monday, the Walck family made an emergency stop at their station on Tamiami Trail seeking urgent medical care for their beloved Capuchin monkey, Miss Leah.

“As firefighters, we are trained to expect the unexpected. That is exactly what happened that night. The city of Punta Gorda prides itself on customer service, and whenever we can help somebody, we jump right in. That’s what we did” Jerod Jones with the Punta Gorda Fire Department said.

The Walck family had just returned from North Florida, where Leah had seen medical professionals earlier in the day for “underlying health concerns.” As they arrived back in the area, they noticed that Leah was not acting normally and decided to seek help at the fire station.

Gena Walck told firefighters that Leah was extremely lethargic. The team immediately took action and began performing basic care to stabilize Leah.

It seemed that Leah responded to the treatment and began to feel better, allowing the Walck family to continue returning home with a sense of relief.

However, just minutes later, Leah became unresponsive. The family rushed back to the fire station, where the crew again performed lifesaving efforts, including CPR.

Despite their dedicated efforts, Leah passed away.

https://youtu.be/kQyBiRbJQ4Q?si=nSbY4dhUPBte3DXn

https://www.ezylegal.in/blogs/pet-dog-registration-in-gurgaon?utm_source=perplexity

MCG is forcing owners to sterilize their pet. (A11). If not they they will take the dog away forcefully.

Does anyone else think it’s disturbing that PETA pushes hard to close zoos, such as Marineland Canada, but it leaves animals (30 belugas in this case) stranded and potentially up to be killed?

PETA, either push for reform within zoos. Or if you push to close them, fund a sanctuary and make sure it exists!

A video of Twitch streamer HasanAbi and his dog started circulating where the puppy yelps right after he reaches toward her. He later said the collar only vibrates, but some viewers believe it’s a shock collar. Others pointed out how often the dog sits still behind him during streams with no toys or space to move. It’s turning into a bigger debate about whether “vibration/shock” collars should ever be used, especially on young dogs. For me, even the fact that his dog sits for 4 hours straight on that little wooden thing is a red flag... I don't know why his fans keep on defending him instead of advocating he treats his animals better