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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A zoo was recently brought to justice for its horrific conditions and animal abuse. Praise the Animal Legal Defense Fund for bringing a lawsuit against Cricket Hollow Zoo.
A proposal to increase in the speed of chicken processing lines has been dropped, thanks to public outcry. Celebrate community action against this inhumane proposal and the USDA’s abandonment of it.
Every three months, angora rabbits on fur farms have their fur plucked or sheared from their bodies in order to be used in clothing. Many retailers have decided to end the use of angora fur. Sign this letter and thank this international fashion brand for ending its use of angora fur.
Researchers have been working towards more humane methods of toxicity testing, moving away from using animal organs. Applaud their efforts and encourage them to continue their research and perfect the process.
Volunteers rescued a dog dying on the side of the road in Greece. Now she is happy, healthy and ready to be re-homed. Read her story and show your support for the volunteers’ hard work and Petra’s recovery.
A beloved pet dog was shot dead by a hunter because the dog interfered with his hunt, say police. Demand that this hunter is vigorously prosecuted for this alleged act of heinous cruelty.
A woman accused of leaving her two elderly dogs outside in a New York blizzard finally turned one over to the Guardians of Rescue. Help us thank the rescue organization for providing special care to Prince who is old and extremely ill.
New legislation will require convicted animal abusers to register with the county, leading to greater awareness in the community and preventing the sale or transfer of ownership of animals to these abusers. Applaud New York City for implementing this act and protecting innocent animals from further abuse.
A neglected dog is getting a second chance at life after being saved from the barren mud pit he was confined to. Sign this petition and thank the local police department for taking this matter so seriously and for saving the dog.
Major grocer Whole Foods Market has stopped selling rabbit meat. Thank the company for taking this reasonable decision and urge it to go further by decreasing its sale of other meat items.
In 2015, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced that they would be retiring all their elephants in 2018. However, the plan has changed and now all the elephants will be retired in May 2016. Sign this petition and thank Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for recognizing that these highly intelligent animals deserve happiness sooner rather than later.
