Success: Innocent Dog Not Euthanized
A dog wrongly accused of harassing a farmer’s sheep will not be euthanized. Thank the attorney general for helping to save this innocent animal.
Animal Welfare
Success: Killing Bulls Outlawed In Spanish Town
Killing bulls to celebrate an annual festival is now illegal in a town in Spain. Sign the petition to thank the local government officials for outlawing this cruel practice.
Success: Bull Stabbing Festival Banned
Every year during the Toro de la Vega festival, men on foot and horseback would chase, torture, stab, beat and kill a lone, innocent bull. Thankfully, the government has put an end to this atrocity and banned the festival. Sign this petition and thank the government for ending this barbaric event.
Success: Greyhound Racing Ends in Arizona
The cruel practice of greyhound racing will end in Arizona thanks to a new bill. Sign the petition to support eradicating this inhumane sport.
Success: Lonely Chimp at Roadside Zoo Finally Retired to Sanctuary
Joe the chimpanzee has been stuck for years alone at a roadside zoo but now has finally been given the life he deserves. The chimpanzee now thrives at a sanctuary surrounded by nature and friends. Sign this petition to thank the zoo for finally retiring Joe from his life of imprisonment.
Success: Zookeeper Finally Charged With Animal Cruelty
An animal trainer and zookeeper was caught on tape whipping a tiger until the animal defecated in fear. After an investigation, this alleged animal abuser is now charged with five counts of animal cruelty. Sign this petition to thank all the efforts put forth to investigate this zookeeper and his alleged abuse toward animals.
Success: Dogs in Hot Cars May Now Be Rescued
Pets and children left alone in hot cars may now be rescued in Florida. Thank the governor for making this much-needed adjustment to the law making it easier for good Samaritans to help animals and people in distress.
Success: Inhumane, Dangerous Poultry Plan Abandoned
Plans for poultry deregulation were on the table in the United Kingdom. Thanks to the many voices protesting this dangerous decision, the government has decided to abandon this course of action. Applaud the success of ending the privatization of health standards in the poultry industry.
Success: Plan to Let Animal Agriculture Industry Self-Regulate Abandoned
Plans 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: French Slaughterhouse Shut Down
A slaughterhouse came under fire after an activist group released footage of employees violently abusing animals. Since then, public outcry and petitions have demanded justice for these animals and the slaughterhouse was shut down. Praise management and officials for taking this action.
Success: Country Club Stops Raccoon Slaughter
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.
Success: County Animal Shelter Manager Resigns
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.
Success: Dynamite Ends Use of Angora Fur
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.
Success: Another Major Retailer Bans Fur
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.
Success: Animal Hoarder Banned From Owning Animals
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.
Success: Owner of Illegal Slaughter House Pleads Guilty
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.
Success: SeaWorld Will Never Again Breed Orcas
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.
Applaud Jail Program That Operates Special Animal Farm
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.
Success: Gaza Zoo Selling All Remaining Animals to Save Them
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.
Success: Sale of Commercially Bred Animals Banned in Local Pet Stores
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.
