Animal Welfare

Success: Abusive Zoo Finally Closes

Tiger hanna_boehm0An abusive and neglectful zoo is finally closing down after the police led an investigation into the reported atrocities. Sign this petition and thank the police for taking this matter seriously and bringing about the closure of this awful zoo.

Success: National Aquarium to Release Dolphins to Sanctuary

Dolphin Aude SteinerThe National Aquarium has recently announced that it will be releasing all eight of its bottlenose dolphins to a seaside sanctuary. Now these dolphins will be able to swim in the sea, feel the tides, and interact with wild dolphins. Sign this petition and thank the National Aquarium for making the compassionate decision.

Success: Egg Industry to Phase Out Mass Killings of Male Chicks

Chicks Benjamin RondelA major egg production cooperative has vowed to stop the culling of male chicks, a cruel practice in which the young animals are ground up, gassed, or suffocated. Praise this move, which will set a precedent for egg producers all over the world.

Success: Woman Who Duct-Taped Dog’s Mouth Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty

duct-taped-dog-by-Katherine-LemanskyA woman who duct-taped her dog’s mouth shut and posted a picture of the abuse on social media has been found guilty of animal cruelty and sentenced to suspended jail time. Praise this great decision that proves that animal abuse is serious and punishable under the law.

Success: Justice Obtained for Murdered and Neglected Pit Bulls

pitbull_by_ildar_sagdejevTwo allegedly neglectful and abusive pit bull owners who left their pets to go hungry and suffer from parasites are behind bars pending charges. Celebrate the swift justice brought to these alleged animal abusers.

Success: Woman Who Abandoned Dog at Shelter Prosecuted

mzelle-laure-lab-mixA woman accused of cruelly abandoning her dog, resulting in its death, has been brought to justice. Commend the police department that filed a criminal complaint against this animal abuser.

Success: PetSmart Stops Supporting Abusive Animal Mill

PetSmart Mike MozartOver 100 animal welfare violations were discovered at one of PetSmart’s suppliers. Thankfully, PetSmart decided to end its business relations with the horrific animal mill. Sign this petition and thank PetSmart for making the compassionate choice.

Success: Animal Advocacy Groups Sue for Orca’s Freedom

Orca in Tank by XurbleAdvocacy groups are rallying to free an orca held captive for 45 years. The container used to hold her is too small to be legal. Applaud these groups’ efforts to return this suffering animal to the ocean.

Success: Retailer Commits to Stop Selling Eggs From Caged Hens

Chickens-in-battery-cages-by-MaqiA major food retailer has decided to ban eggs from caged hens, but these eggs will slowly phase out in the stores in the span of nine years. Sign this petition to thank the retailer for deciding to only sell cage-free eggs, but to also urge the company to immediately ban eggs from caged hens.

Success: Innocent Dog Not Euthanized

1023px-Alaskan_Malamute_Appanachi-By-MalamuteA dog wrongly accused of harassing a farmer’s sheep will not be euthanized. Thank the attorney general for helping to save this innocent animal.

Success: Killing Bulls Outlawed In Spanish Town

speared bull by Manuel González Olaechea y FrancoKilling 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

Bull jackmac34Every 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

greyhound by BergadderThe 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

car window dog w tonguePets 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

chickens-by-gettyPlans 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

Caged-chickens-by-Sangamithra Iyer and Wan ParkPlans 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

le-vigan-by-boris-horvatA 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

Raccoon Paxson WoelberA 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.

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