Animal abusers – especially abusers who face minimal punishment – often escalate their dangerous behaviors and commit a wide expanse of violent crimes. Compel the legal system to take this threat seriously.
The FBI has opened its doors to applicants guilty of one of the worst animal cruelty offenses imaginable: bestiality. Demand this agency stop lowering its standards to deplorable new levels.
Controversial horse carriage rides will soon be a relic of the past in one of America’s most influential cities. Commend this victory against animal tourism abuse.
Animal abusers are going unchecked because of a legal system that has lost its teeth and its drive for accountability. Call for stronger and enforced criminal culpability for offenders.
An iconic and important marine species is at dire risk. Help save the ocean’s ancient roamers.
Bycatch takes a devastating toll on marine life. Demand deterrence that will save thousands of birds, whales, dolphins, and sharks.
A woman lost her job for helping rescue an injured kitten from a roadside. Echo calls for mercy and understanding made on her behalf.
Three college students are poised to receive a slap on the wrist for allegedly killing two ducks and then taking pictures of the deadly actions. Call for punishments that fit the reported crime.
A man already convicted of assault stands accused of killing a dog and dumping the animal’s body in a creek. Demand justice in the event of a guilty finding.
Labor Day festivities became the site of alleged animal cruelty at a presidential-owned property. Call on the Trump country club that reportedly endangered defenseless goldfish to take accountability.
Polluters and wildlife killers are in their hey-day, with the full-throated support of politicians whose main allegiance is to powerful and wealthy allies. Compel America’s elected leaders to say no more to these harmful enablers.
Off-leash dogs cause too many legal troubles and preventable tragedies. Demand lawmakers treat this pressing issue with the seriousness it deserves.
Prolific and notorious rhino horn traffickers are at last facing legal repercussions for their wildlife crimes. Commend the tireless advocates in their pursuit of justice.
A Washington locality has seemingly become ground zero for an epidemic of cruelty and an epidemic of legal light touches to these disturbing cases. Call on prosecutors to seek maximum charges.
A petting zoo became ground zero for a potential rabies outbreak. Urge much stronger national safeguards to prevent deadly exposures for both animals and people.
Animals are being tortured and slaughtered for high fashion and fancy food. Call for an end to the import of cruelty.
Seabirds are in crisis, but a strategy focused on breeding conservation brings new hope. Demand environmental leaders make the investment.
A young dog was surrendered to a shelter covered in what appeared to be bites, head wounds, and infection. Demand legal leaders determine the scope and criminal culpability of these alleged acts of violence.
Another federally protected land is being sliced and diced for political special interests. Demand government leaders stop destroying the homes of thousands of animals and plants.
Dozens of animals allegedly in the throes of starvation and dehydration were discovered by police, but aid came too late for half of these living beings. Demand maximum penalties if the accused are found guilty.