A country club was planning on killing a large group of raccoons that lived on the grounds. After public outcry, the organization decided to use a more humane form of animal control. Sign this petition and thank the country club for its compassionate choice.
Two animal shelter administrators have resigned in the face of public allegations that improper enforcement of procedures resulted in the deaths of hundreds of pets, including a 22-year-old dog. Thank them for accepting responsibility for their wrongdoing.
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A global clothing retailer has made the decision to stop supporting the cruel fur trade by banning the use of angora fur in its clothes. Sign this petition to thank Dynamite for making such a progressive decision.
Sierra Trading Post, a major Wyoming-based company, has decided to ban fur from all of its products. This is a huge step in the right direction for animal welfare. Take time to thank Sierra Trading Post for making this important decision.
A woman was sentenced to five years of probation and banned from owning animals after law enforcement found 80 neglected animals on her property. Sign this petition to thank the prosecutor for the strong case he made against the animal hoarder.
The owner of an illegal slaughter house pleaded guilty and is banned from working around animals for the rest of his life. Sign the petition to show your support for this big win in the animal rights community.
SeaWorld has stated that all of its parks will end the captive breeding program. This means that the current generation of orcas at SeaWorld will be the last. Sign this petition and thank the Humane Society of the United States for all the hard work it has put into making this idea a reality.
A detention center farm and animal rescue program allows inmates to contribute to their community, feel pride in their work, and have a better chance of leading successful lives after serving their sentences. Applaud Stock Island Detention Center for doubling as an animal farm and rehabilitation program for inmates.
Hundreds of dead or dying sea lions have been washing ashore due to starvation. Chile has recently implemented new laws that restrict overfishing practices in its oceans. Sign this petition to thank the government of Chile for protecting the delicate balance of marine life.
Fifteen starving and at-risk animals will be rescued from a zoo in a war-torn area. Show your support for sending these animals to new homes, and help raise awareness about the need to find them new caretakers.
A partnership geared toward ending the illegal wildlife trade has recently been announced by an alliance of major corporations. Praise these efforts to fight wildlife trafficking and cut off the supply of illegal animal products in the U.S.
Massive amounts of Arctic land, including polar bear habitat, will remain protected from oil and gas development thanks to a responsible court decision. Thank the court for saving polar bears and fragile habitat from harmful fossil fuel activities.
The sale of animals sourced from puppy mills is now banned in a New York town. Thanks to previous legislation, this local government could enact this new law. Applaud the fact that this town had the power to ban commercially bred animals from their pet stores.
An important wildlife crime unit has been saved from closure by government funding that will support its actions for at least four years. Sign this petition to thank the U.K. government for agreeing to fund this valuable police unit and urge them to continue taking steps to fight wildlife crime.
A zoo was recently brought to justice for its horrific conditions and animal abuse. Praise the Animal Legal Defense Fund for bringing a lawsuit against Cricket Hollow Zoo.
Iceland’s only whaling company just announced that they will not be hunting endangered fin whales this summer. Sign this petition to thank the company for cancelling this season’s hunt and urge them to continue taking steps to protect endangered whales.
A proposal to increase in the speed of chicken processing lines has been dropped, thanks to public outcry. Celebrate community action against this inhumane proposal and the USDA’s abandonment of it.
Every three months, angora rabbits on fur farms have their fur plucked or sheared from their bodies in order to be used in clothing. Many retailers have decided to end the use of angora fur. Sign this letter and thank this international fashion brand for ending its use of angora fur.
Florida panthers are remaining on the endangered species list, despite some people arguing that they should lose much needed protections. Applaud efforts to keep these animals on the endangered species list in order to protect this suffering species.
