A pet superstore chain is investigating whether “live animals” were thrown away at a number of locations in the US, after “dumpster divers” found unwanted pets including hamsters and a parakeet. The ...

Two teenage girls filmed themselves apparently killing a hamster - while laughing - then shared it online with their friends. The disturbing clip shows the poor hamster being launched from a small ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...