Animal Welfare

Success: Aquarium Agrees to Stop Keeping Sea Mammals Captive

The Vancouver aquarium has finally given in to public pressure from animal rights groups and will be ceasing their captivity of whales and dolphins. Captivity of these creatures has led to many deaths over the years, and it is a relief that this aquarium will help put an end to this. Sign this petition to thank the Vancouver Aquarium for taking a step forward regarding the well-being of sea mammals.

Success: Airline Steps Up for Hurricanes’ Forgotten Victims

Bolstered by the unified voices of unwavering advocates, a global airline forged powerful partnerships that ultimately rescued scores of animals from devastating conditions. Hurricanes Harvey and Maria left untold victims and survivors in their wake, among them the many animals that inhabit Texas and Puerto Rico. Lend your support to rescue efforts underway for these animals and encourage future aid.

Success: Nosey the Elephant Granted Permanent Home at Elephant Sanctuary

Long-suffering elephant Nosey, who was rescued after a decade of abuse and exploitation in a traveling circus, finally has a new home that will ensure her continued freedom. Support this huge victory and the protection of this innocent elephant.

Stop Zoo From Killing Healthy Animals

Nine healthy baby lions have been needlessly killed at a zoo in Sweden since 2012. Demand that this zoo change its cruel policy of putting animals down simply to reduce their numbers.

Success: Michael Kors Stops Using Fur

Famous designer Michael Kors has announced it will no longer use fur on its products. Countless animals are trapped within fur farms and face unimaginable horrors daily. Sign this petition and praise Michael Kors for no longer supporting this cruel industry.

Success: Montreal to End Pit Bull Ban

Montreal is ending its ban on pit bulls roughly a year after it was put into place. This is wonderful news for pit bulls and their owners, who would have been charged a fee and subjected to a criminal background check should the ban have remained. Sign this petition to thank Montreal for rolling back this unfair law.

Punish Officers Who Forced Man to Behead His Own Dog

A sheriff’s officer is believed to have forced a man to behead his own dog after he was shot and killed for attacking a neighbor. No animal owner should have to endure this trauma. Sign this petition and demand that a full investigation take place into this dog’s death and the officer’s actions.

Success: UK Law to Recognize that Animals Feel Pain

Animals’ ability to think and feel will be officially recognized by UK law, according to the environment secretary. Support this promise to acknowledge animal sentience and protect animal welfare.

Success: University Stops Starving and Gassing Lab Animals

Cruel research was being conducted on countless animals, in which the animals were reportedly starved for extended periods of time and then gassed to death. Thankfully, St. Mary’s University put an end to these barbaric experiments. Sign this petition and praise the university for ending the research.

Success: BCBG Bans Fur and Angora

Fashion giant BCBG has made the decision to stop selling products using fur and angora wool. Countless animals are trapped within these industries and face unimaginable horrors and death daily. Sign this petition and praise BCBG for no longer supporting these barbaric industries.

Success: Resort Ends Cruel Big Cat Show

A popular Las Vegas resort has finally dropped an inhumane big cat show. The owner of these cats has been cited for countless violations, including denying the animals exercise and forcefully declawing them. Sign this petition and praise the resort for ending its support of this cruelty.

Success: Nosey the Elephant Rescued From Owner

An elephant who has spent the past 25 years of her life confined in isolation and denied proper veterinary care was finally rescued and removed from her owner’s care. Sign this petition to thank the animal control officer responsible for intervening on behalf of Nosey the Elephant.

Dairy Cows Allegedly Beat With Metal Rods by Workers Deserve Justice

A chilling undercover video shot at a Florida dairy farm appears to show farm workers savagely beating cows with metal rods and kicking them in the head. Sign this petition to demand that this farm be shut down immediately if these allegations are proven to be true.

Cat Killed After Being Strapped to Exploding Fireworks Deserves Justice

A cat was discovered horribly mutilated after two rockets strapped to his or her back had exploded. This sickening act of abuse must not go unpunished. Demand that police find and severely punish whomever is responsible.

Don’t Force Dogs to Fight Boars in Indonesia

Dogs and boars are pit against each other and forced to fight to the death in rural Indonesian villages, a practice that is defended as a ‘tradition’ despite its horrific cruelty to the animals. Sign this petition to demand the country ban these fights now.

Save Dogs From Being Strapped to Outside of Moving Vehicles

Video shows a dog tied to the top of a trailer speeding down the highway. However, the owner, a man driving his dog to hunt, wasn’t punished since authorities claim this was “not a crime.” Sign this petition to demand laws be passed to ensure that no dogs can be abused in this way again.

Success: Gucci Promises to Go Fur-Free

Luxury brand Gucci has promised to stop using animal fur in its products in a huge victory for animal welfare. Support this decision to stop supporting the fur industry and to instead stand for animal rights and human compassion.

Success: Guggenheim Museum Pulls Cruel Animal ‘Art’ from Exhibit

‘Art’ works depicting animal cruelty will be removed from the Guggenheim Museum’s exhibit following much controversy and outrage. Support the decision to remove the exploitative pieces.

Success: Foie Gras Ban Reinstated

A ban on foie gras in California has been reinstated by the The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The production of foie gras is a cruel process that sees feeding tubes shoved down birds’ throats. Sign this petition in support of the ban and mandate.

Success: Anti-Puppy Mill Bill Passed

In a critical victory for innocent pets, the California Senate has passed a bill to put a stop to mass breeding and deplorable puppy mills. Support this important and humane decision.

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