Italy Outlaws Puppy Yoga Classes Amid Welfare Concerns

Italy's Ministry of Health has banned "puppy yoga", a wellness trend that involves puppies roaming around a yoga class or being incorporated into poses. The ban was announced after an investigation by the Italian news show "Striscia la Notizia" revealed alleged mistreatment of puppies. Animal rights groups had previously called for a ban, citing concerns about the welfare of the puppies involved in these activities.