Vol. 7 Issue 7, August 20, 2025

Letter from the President

Man Bites Dog: Indian Supreme Court Conundrum

On August 11, 2025, the Indian Supreme Court ordered all stray dogs in New Delhi moved to shelters after a child’s rabies-related death. The suo motu ruling overturns earlier precedents.

Defining Animal Welfare

From Broom’s 1986 coping-based definition to today’s focus on animals’ felt experiences, this article explores what “animal welfare” means. It introduces the “Welfare Footprint,” a new way to measure suffering and positive states. READ MORE

Great White Sharks in Film and Life

Jaws sparked fear of sharks 50 years ago, but new research reveals great whites as vital to ocean ecosystems. From shark tagging to conservation insights, science is rewriting the story. READ MORE