Stop Treating Animal Cruelty as a Lesser Crime
Serious crimes often have one common undercurrent: animal cruelty. Demand lawmakers recognize this distinction and act with urgency to strengthen current laws.
Serious crimes often have one common undercurrent: animal cruelty. Demand lawmakers recognize this distinction and act with urgency to strengthen current laws.
The leading authority in horseracing is committed to protection – the protection of individuals accused of endangering the welfare of horses. Demand much stronger safeguards for racehorses and true accountability for their exploiters and abusers.
A suspected poaching network was disbanded by conservation officers, resulting in convictions for men accused of illegally killing dozens of wildlife. Applaud this win for environmental justice.
A pet dog was allegedly beaten to death by a kennel employee. Demand the state where this reported crime took place strengthen safeguards for animals temporarily in the custody of professional care providers.
Christmas trees can give captive animals much-needed joy and stimulation. Urge a major expansion of tree donation programs to zoos and other wildlife facilities.
An underfed dog was found after being tied to a post and callously abandoned. Demand a robust investigation to find and punish the person responsible.
An invasive species of flatworm is posing a direct threat to the guardians of life-enriching soil. Demand leaders mitigate the spread of hammerhead worms.
The tourism industry is finally taking a stand against cruel animal-centered excursions. Applaud this important move that will inspire wider-scale bans on exploitation.
Vulnerable puppies are being targeted and shot, in some cases even used as target practice. Demand perpetrators of such heinous crimes be brought to justice.
A crucial link in Antarctic and global ecosystems could crumble in the absence of urgent action. Demand world leaders step up efforts to save Antarctic krill.
Animal abandonment and neglect claim untold lives every year in America. Demand stronger legal penalties for these often-deadly acts of cruelty.
Animal cruelty is a costly crime that often leaves good Samaritans to shoulder the burden. Demand nationwide guidance on holding abusers financially accountable for the harm they have caused.
Millions of pets will go hungry on Thanksgiving and well beyond. Demand leaders stop putting up roadblocks to feeding animals living in impoverished homes.
Shark attacks make headlines, but less prevalent are the many instances where shark deterrence kills. Urge investment in drone technologies that can prevent unnecessary loss of life.
Fireflies and other glowing insects are at risk of extinction. Demand a rescue plan for these unique wildlife that light up the night skies.
An abandoned, defenseless duck became the victim of a lethal act of animal cruelty. Call for punishment for anyone responsible for this animal’s dark fate.
Chance, a dog, fought for his life following a brutal stabbing that left him in need of urgent surgery, according to reports. Demand justice for Chance.
A defenseless mouse was allegedly exploited and put in harm’s way for social media views. Call for full accountability in this case of reported torture and cruelty.
Black cats have historically gotten a bad rap, often putting them at risk of harm and death. Demand these innocents stop being sacrificed to superstition.
One of the world’s most beleaguered sea creatures is navigating out of rough waters and potentially escaping a tragic fate. Commend conservation efforts that have helped bring the North Atlantic right whale back from the brink of extinction.