Articles written by: Anissa Putois

Success: Harmless Family Dog Seized by Authorities Finally Returned

Hank-by-LeonardCollinsA gentle dog taken from his owners by city authorities has finally been returned home. Thank the council for releasing him and urge them to overturn archaic breed-specific legislation so that no more dogs suffer the trial this one endured.

Success: Man Charged for Neglecting Puppy With Maggot-Infested Wounds

Libre-by-JanineGuidoThe breeder responsible for letting a young puppy suffer from dehydration, malnourishment, skin infections and maggot-infested sores has been charged with animal cruelty. Praise this decision and urge authorities to ensure all cases of animal abuse are severely punished by law.

Success: Dog Caged Without Exercise for Two Years Finally Set Free

Stella-pit-bull-by-Laura-KhanlarianA gentle dog caged by police for over two years without exercise has finally been released and rehomed. Thank decision-makers for finally taking this laudable step and urge them to act quicker in future cases so that no more dogs suffer the treatment this animal endured.

Success: Starving Horses Rescued and Owners Charged

Emaciated-horse-by-Diana-BakerOver 40 horses have finally been rescued from a farm where they had been abandoned to starve. Praise the decision to save these horses and charge the people responsible with cruelty to animals.

Success: Woman Who Duct-Taped Dog’s Mouth Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty

duct-taped-dog-by-Katherine-LemanskyA woman who duct-taped her dog’s mouth shut and posted a picture of the abuse on social media has been found guilty of animal cruelty and sentenced to suspended jail time. Praise this great decision that proves that animal abuse is serious and punishable under the law.

Success: Retailer Commits to Stop Selling Eggs From Caged Hens

Chickens-in-battery-cages-by-MaqiA major food retailer has decided to ban eggs from caged hens, but these eggs will slowly phase out in the stores in the span of nine years. Sign this petition to thank the retailer for deciding to only sell cage-free eggs, but to also urge the company to immediately ban eggs from caged hens.

Success: Plan to Let Animal Agriculture Industry Self-Regulate Abandoned

Caged-chickens-by-Sangamithra Iyer and Wan ParkPlans to scrap current animal welfare regulations in the UK have been abandoned. Thank the government for repealing this dangerous proposal and urge them to strengthen welfare standards to ensure better protection for the millions of helpless animals who suffer in meat, dairy and egg production.

Success: Whole Foods Stops Selling Rabbit Meat

rabbit-217012_960_720Major grocer Whole Foods Market has stopped selling rabbit meat. Thank the company for taking this reasonable decision and urge it to go further by decreasing its sale of other meat items.

Success: Baby Monkeys No Longer Tortured In Lab

NIH-Baby-Monkey-in-Cage1-1024x623Cruel experiments on baby monkeys that involved purposefully causing the infants psychological distress have finally ended after 30 years. Thank the congresswoman who helped it happen.

Success: Military Dogs Will be Sent Home

Nellis AFB officials host joint training exercise for local canine unitsMilitary service dogs will now be sent home upon retirement rather than being left overseas, thanks to a new law. Thank President Obama for improving the lives of these heroic animals by helping their former handlers adopt them easily and rapidly.

Success: Kikkoman Stops Testing on Animals

Kikkoman soy sauce Barn Images FlickrSoy sauce company Kikkoman has put an end to testing its products on animals. Applaud the company’s decision and urge them to ensure this move away from animal testing is definitive.