Animal Welfare

Success: University Cancels Puppy Raffle

goldendoodle-godsgirl_madiA university was planning on raffling off a goldendoodle puppy to a random “winner.” Dogs are a huge responsibility and commitment. Thankfully, after hearing from the concerned public, the university decided to cancel this raffle. Sign this petition and thank the university for making the compassionate choice.

Success: Company Stops Cutting Open Pigs for Sales Pitches

pig-duncan-hullPigs were being cut open and killed in order to demonstrate how a well-known company’s products work to its sales personnel. Thankfully, after hearing from many concerned citizens, the company has decided to end this cruel practice. Praise the company for sparing countless lives from unnecessary pain and death.

Success: Company Stops Selling Tickets to Cruel Animal Attractions

elephants-at-the-circus-by-alejandro-linares-garciaTripAdvisor has decided to end sales to cruel animal attractions, such as elephant rides and swimming with dolphins, on its website. Now, the company is trying to educate people on the negative effects that tourism has on wild animals. Sign this petition to thank the company for helping to prevent animal cruelty.

Success: Nation Bans Trophy Hunting

kodiak_brown_bears_by_lisa_huppThe Romanian government has announced a ban on the annual killing of thousands of large carnivores through the closing of a legal loophole. Applaud this progressive effort to save innocent animals from a senseless death.

Success: Major Retailer Ends Sale of Fur and Angora Hair

fox-john-leffmannA major international retailer has finally ended its use of fur and angora hair in its clothing. Fur and angora farms are notorious for raising animals in poor conditions and hurting or killing them in horrific ways. Sign this petition to thank the retailer for ending its support of this cruel industry.

Success: Convicted Animal Abuser Sentenced to Prison

Prison CellAn animal shelter worker who kept dogs in filthy conditions has been sentenced to a year in jail. Thank the judge who finally saved the animals who were under this man’s care.

Success: Thousands of Wild Horses Saved from Unnecessary Slaughter

Wild_Horses_by_BLMThousands of wild horses will be spared due to a government decision to cancel a plan that would have needlessly massacred them. Applaud the effort to work towards a more humane solution to control wild horse populations rather than simply exterminating these precious animals.

Success: California Bans Captive Orca Breeding

Orcas Robert PittmanThe cruel captive orca breeding industry has finally been banned in California. Applaud this groundbreaking move and help get all orcas out of captivity.

Success: Duck Strangling Festival Canceled

Duck Brandon WeeksFor years, a festival where revelers would fight to rip off a duck’s head has been allowed to continue. Thankfully, government officials have finally put an end to this savage event. Sign this petition and thank officials for sparing innocent ducks from unnecessary pain and death.

Success: Harmless Family Dog Seized by Authorities Finally Returned

Hank-by-LeonardCollinsA gentle dog taken from his owners by city authorities has finally been returned home. Thank the council for releasing him and urge them to overturn archaic breed-specific legislation so that no more dogs suffer the trial this one endured.

Success: Man Charged for Neglecting Puppy With Maggot-Infested Wounds

Libre-by-JanineGuidoThe breeder responsible for letting a young puppy suffer from dehydration, malnourishment, skin infections and maggot-infested sores has been charged with animal cruelty. Praise this decision and urge authorities to ensure all cases of animal abuse are severely punished by law.

Success: Man Charged with Animal Cruelty After Allegedly Beating Horse

horse-746635_960_720Police have identified, arrested, and charged the man allegedly responsible for beating his horse to death. Sign the petition to applaud their hard work and dedication to not only justice for human lives, but justice for animal lives as well.

Success: Minor League Baseball President Urges End of Monkey Rodeos

WhiteFacedCapuchinThe President of Minor League Baseball has spoken out against the use of monkeys and all other animals in MiLB’s events and promotions. Thank him for being a voice of compassion and reason.

Success: Lonely and Confined Elephant Finally Released to Sanctuary

Kaavan Free Kaavan the ElephantAfter nearly three decades of being shackled and alone in a zoo, Kaavan the elephant will finally get a taste of freedom. Kaavan has been approved to move to a sanctuary where he will be surrounded by elephant friends and a more natural environment. Sign this petition and thank the team who helped bring Kaavan freedom.

Find Criminals Who Stuck Puppies to Ground With Hot Tar

Hot-Tar-by-Karel-SiedlFour puppies are in critical condition after being stuck to the ground and covered in hot tar. Someone is intentionally torturing puppies since this is the second case. Demand that authorities find the criminal engaging in this horrific torture and bring them to justice.

Success: Rhode Island Becomes First State to Ban Cruel Elephant Training Tool

Elephant Mister-ERhode Island has become the first state to ban the bullhook, a training tool that uses pain to coerce elephants into doing tricks. This is a huge step for elephants stuck in the entertainment industry. Sign this petition and thank Rhode Island for protecting elephants from this cruel tool.

Success: Students Arrested for Throwing Dog Off Roof

Puppy_on_Halong_Bay_by_Andrea_SchafferTwo men have been arrested after a video surfaced that allegedly shows them dropping a helpless dog from a rooftop. Applaud the swift punishment of these senseless and cruel individuals.

Success: Dog Caged Without Exercise for Two Years Finally Set Free

Stella-pit-bull-by-Laura-KhanlarianA gentle dog caged by police for over two years without exercise has finally been released and rehomed. Thank decision-makers for finally taking this laudable step and urge them to act quicker in future cases so that no more dogs suffer the treatment this animal endured.

Success: Live Animals No Longer Used for Medical Training

Pig Nick SaltmarshThe last university in the U.S. to still use live animals for medical training has finally ended the practice. Now, countless animals will be spared from unnecessary pain and death. Sign this petition to thank the university for ending this practice.

Success: Starving Horses Rescued and Owners Charged

Emaciated-horse-by-Diana-BakerOver 40 horses have finally been rescued from a farm where they had been abandoned to starve. Praise the decision to save these horses and charge the people responsible with cruelty to animals.

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