Animal rights groups ask South African high court to declare Johannesburg Zoo elephants have rights enshrined in the Constitution, arguing for their release from captivity (IOL)

Hundreds join 5 kilometer charity race in Sofia [Bulgaria] to support animal rights protection, organized by Campaigns and Activism for Animals in the Industry (Bulgarian News Agency)

US: National Institutes of Health urged to formally prioritize non-animal, human-centered research in its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine)

Spain: Espanyol football team brings abandoned dogs onto pitch before La Liga match, aiming to find new homes for rescues (The Independent)

“Good girl and true hero”: Gita, 13-year-old rescue dog in Stevens County [Washington, US], saves injured 84-year-old caregiver by alerting police and leading them to remote cabin (The Independent)

Survey finds 87% of dog parents are more likely to believe in “love at first sight” with their animals than with people, with 80% reporting instant connection to their dog (Good News Network)

Conception Bay South [Newfoundland, Canada]: Goat named Mr. Joshua spontaneously joins half-marathon during final few kilometers of the race, and receives a medal from the mayor at the finish line (Good News Network)

Glasgow Vegan Festival [Scotland, UK] returns for 7th year, featuring 70+ stalls with vegan food, products, and activities at Hutchesons’ At Pollok Park on Oct 12, 2024 – more info at VeganEventsUK.co.uk/glasgow-vegan-festival (GlasgowLive)

Vegan chef Ryan Jennings of Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen [Rochester, New York, US] debuts web show “Plant Powered with Chef Ryan”, showcasing healthy, flavorful vegan cooking (VegOut)

Vegan company Mindful FÜD wins US$73,600 in Canada Post contest for Bee Mindful Hunnie, vegan honey made from discarded apples, now stocked in 250 stores across Canada (Vegan News)

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