Animal Welfare

Stop Criminalizing Compassion: Don’t Ban Feeding Stray Animals

Feeding or caring for stray animals may soon be illegal. Meanwhile, these same animals may face death through a mass cull. End the criminalization of compassion and seek accountability for any unlawful killings.

Husky Apparently Beaten and Dumped in Trash Bag Deserves Justice

Simba, a three-year-old husky, was seemingly bludgeoned with stones and a stick and then dumped in a trash bag. Demand the suspect’s swift arrest.

Beef Up Animal Protection Services to Prevent Needless Deaths

A lack of protective oversight is allegedly leading to the neglect and deaths of multiple animals in a California county. Demand leaders fill in gaps that are reportedly endangering lives.

End Pet Abandonment that Leads to Overcrowded Shelters and Animal Suffering

Underweight, ill, and frightened pets are being abandoned at an overwhelming rate, leading to overcrowding of shelters. Demand strong penalties for abandonment and neglect—and real support for affordable spay/neuter and vet care that prevents this suffering.

Shelter Evacuated After Meth Burn Fills Kennels with Toxic Smoke: Demand Justice for Sickened Animals

A drug burn at a community shelter filled kennels with toxic smoke—sickening staff, endangering kittens, and forcing an emergency evacuation. Demand a permanent ban on hazardous incinerations at animal facilities and full accountability for those responsible.

Demand Justice for 19 Animals Allegedly Rescued From Filthy Residence

Nineteen animals were reportedly left in squalid conditions. Call for appropriate action.

Demand Justice for 126 Animals Allegedly Abused by Repeat Offender

A woman allegedly abused 126 animals, subjecting them to horrific living conditions that jeopardized their health and safety. Demand urgent action to ensure prevent further suffering.

Demand Justice for Dogs Allegedly Starved and Killed With Benadryl at Kennel

An investigation allegedly revealed decomposed animals and dogs euthanized with Benadryl at a kennel. Demand justice.

Protect Animals and People From Lax Safety Measures at Zoos

The alleged mauling of a zookeeper is a horrific reminder of alleged safety failures at one of Asia’s largest zoos. Call for change to prevent further tragedies for both animals and humans.

Hundreds of Zoo Animals Could Be Left Behind as Park Closes: Demand Safe Transfers

Hundreds of animals remain at a closing “danger” zoo after years of alleged permit violations and risky predator encounters. Demand immediate relocation for every animal and strong penalties for anyone found liable.

End Live Lamb Cutting That Leaves Millions of Lambs With Agonizing Open Wounds

Lambs are being pinned down while skin is cut from their hindquarters, leaving raw agonizing wounds. Demand a national, time-bound end to live lamb cutting and real penalties for those who continue this practice.

Prosecute Illegal Bullfights and Cockfights That Stab, Mutilate, and Torment Animals

Bullfights, cockfights, and steer-tailing have been banned. Now demand strict, nationwide enforcement and maximum penalties to end these blood sports for good.

Fin Whale Found Dead: Demand Crackdown on Ship Strikes and Polluters

A fin whale—Earth’s second-largest animal—was found dead with the cause unknown. Demand authorities investigate fully and, if reckless ship strikes, illegal dumping, or bycatch violations are uncovered, impose tough penalties and enact immediate protections to prevent another loss.

Pit Bull Starved and Abandoned in Trash Bag Deserves Justice

A severely emaciated pit bull died after being abandoned inside a trash bag. Demand maximum charges and stronger statewide penalties for those who starve, abandon, or torture animals.

Hold Students Accountable for Allegedly Butchering a Bear in Dormitory

Demand an Immediate Halt to Trophy Hunting Practices That Allegedly Endanger Vulnerable Black Bear Populations and Ecosystem StabilityTwo students allegedly killed a 120-pound black bear and butchered it in their university dorm. Demand accountability.

Demand Justice for Dog Allegedly Dead From Malnourishment and Dehydration

A German Shepherd named Rosie was allegedly found emaciated and dehydrated while her owner decorated her home. Demand justice for Rosie.

Dogs Reportedly Attacked With Hammer and Thrown Out Like Trash Deserve Justice

A man is accused of attacking two beloved dogs, Rawhide and Tiny, with a hammer while their owner slept. Their bodies were reportedly discarded like garbage. Demand justice be served.

Dogs Reportedly Kept in Filth Until One Died: Demand Justice

Twenty-five dogs reportedly lived in filthy, unsafe conditions, with one found dead due to the mass neglect. Demand justice.

Protect Animals Used in Pet Food: Stop Exporting Uninspected Animal By-Products

Guts, bladders, intestines, hides, and bones used for pet food leave animals vulnerable when exported without required inspections. Demand strict enforcement and tough penalties for any exporter skirting humane veterinary safeguards.

Success: Reba the Bulldog Inspires Decisive Action Against Animal Cruelty

One dog’s tragic death became a rallying cry for all abused and exploited animals in one state. Celebrate the success of a new template for animal protection.

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