Animal welfare NGOs told Yabiladi Sunday that they are filing a complaint against the Frenchman who ran into a flock of sheep with his car in El Mansouria, a small town near Casablanca. Outraged by the inhuman act, they called for the review of animal protection laws in the country.
In 1923, British national Kate Hosali and her daughter Nina founded the Society for the Protection of Animals in North Africa. They both helped working animals in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
As Agadir inaugurates its first Dolphin attraction park, UK’s largest travel company Thomas Cook stops selling animal attractions’ ticket to its customers, citing animal welfare.
The American Fondouk is a hospital for sick animals in Fez. It was built in 1929 by American travelers who visited the Kingdom and noticed how animals were treated at the time.
Comme Chiens et Chats is an animal rescue association established to help stray dogs and kittens and find them a new home. Their objective is to build a refuge for all the pets they rescue, and raise awareness among Moroccans.