By Conner Tighe For years, two goldfish named Fede and Magui swam in near-total anonymity inside a 10-gallon glass display case built into the facade of a sushi restaurant in a fashionable Buenos Aires neighborhood, exposed to sun and street noise with little notice from passersby. That changed when a legal case brought their situation to court, culminating in a ruling that recognized the pair not as property but as sentient beings with rights, according to CNN. The court ord

Partnering for Better Fish Care This month, we’ve been strengthening our network by connecting and collaborating with more professionals in fish welfare, veterinary medicine, and science. Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve standards of care for pet fish. Proposed Legislation to Ban Fish as Prizes in NYC (Intro 963) Betta World For Bettas has been working with New York City Council Members Vickie Paladino and Frank Morano to support Intro 963, legislati

This month, we’re featuring Betta Life Rescue and Sanctuary, a betta fish rescue based in Hanover, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2024, the rescue provides individualized care for bettas in need and helps educate the public about proper fish care. 1. Tell us about your rescue I was personally taking in rehomed betta fish for a couple years when I realized how under-cared for they generally are, and that they are often seen more as a decoration than an individual being with their