Stray dogs will no longer be killed in Russia, thanks to a new law. This law prohibits the inhumane capture and slaughter of stray animals and implements the use of shelters to house them. Praise Russia for its decision to end animal cruelty.
Every bite of many South Korean ‘delicacies’ comes laden with the worst cruelty imaginable. For too long, dog slaughterhouses have electrocuted, tortured, and slayed without impunity. Celebrate the imminent demise of South Korea’s slaughterhouse leader.
The vaquita porpoise has been given a second chance thanks to the United States Court of Appeals. The judges ruled against lifting a ban on imported seafood obtained using gillnets, a fishing method that is extremely dangerous for sea mammals. Praise the judges for protecting this endangered species.
The endangered red wolf could have been driven to extinction by a rollback of protections, but a court ruled to stop that rollback and ensure the wolf’s protection. Support this stand for justice and the preservation of this iconic species.
A groomer will serve jail time after a dog died in her care. The dog suffered fatal injuries throughout his body after the groomer choked and kicked him repeatedly. Thank the prosecutor for seeking the harshest penalty in this horrific case.
Donkeys enduring injury and abuse at the hands of Greece’s tourism industry now have a needed lifeline. Support promising new restrictions that better safeguard the well-being of these exploited animals.
Elephants will no longer suffer abuse and neglect following the cancellation of the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament. IBM withdrew its financial sponsorship of the sporting event in a valiant stand against animal cruelty. Thank IBM for its dedication to animal welfare.
A woman has been convicted of felony animal cruelty after three dogs starved to death and another was decapitated on her property. The judge sentenced her to jail time under Ohio’s new law, allowing for felony convictions and harsher penalties for animal cruelty offenders. Thank the prosecutor for his his hard work and dedication in this horrific case.
Earlier this year, two stray dogs were allegedly shot and run over in Delaware—just one example of unchecked violence committed against America’s homeless animals. The state where this heinous crime was allegedly committed has now taken important steps to protect these at-risk populations. Applaud more stringent animal rights laws that aid and protect free-roaming animals.
The cruel slaughter of whales for profit will not be legalized, thanks to a recent vote. Applaud the International Whaling Commission (IWC) for its decision to uphold whale conservation.
Charges have been dropped against an animal rescuer who opened up a temporary shelter for dozens of animals during Hurricane Florence. Applaud this action that acknowledges that this woman acted out of compassion and therefore should not be punished.
After being stripped of their Endangered Species Act protections, grizzly bears in the Yellowstone region were being put even further at risk, as legal trophy hunts were scheduled to begin for the first time in four decades. Now, however, these hunts have been banned and protections reinstated in a huge victory for animal welfare. Support this win for compassion and preservation.
A pregnant cat was reportedly sealed inside of a public dryer, leading to her painful and horrific death. CCTV footage shows two men placing the cat into the dryer and then later inserting coins to start the machine. Demand justice for this innocent cat.
A dog was allegedly buried alive in a horrific case of animal cruelty. He had serious internal injuries, veterinarians stated, and had to be euthanized to ease his suffering. Demand justice for this innocent dog.
More than 1500 animals, including hundreds of dogs and chickens, were reportedly found living on a filthy property owned by a would-be dog and cockfighting ring operator and his partner. Demand that this couple be punished severely if found guilty of subjecting these innocent animals to such cruelty.
A stray dog was tortured with a shoelace and shot with a pellet gun in a horrific case of animal cruelty. The person responsible is still at large. Demand justice for this innocent dog.
Days before wild Yellowstone grizzly bears were set to be slaughtered, a restraining order has at least temporarily halted the deadly hunt. Support the groups who fought for this victory and encourage reinstated protections for the grizzly bear.
Turbo the police dog died after reportedly being left in a car for six hours on a 94 degree day. Demand the officer accused of this crime be fired and then arrested.
Wild mares living in the western United States will no longer be subjected to dangerous sterilization procedures following a university’s decision to withdraw its participation from this government proposal. Sign this petition and applaud this institution for not agreeing to carry out these inhumane and experimental surgeries.
The inhumane dog and cat meat trade that has brutally slaughtered thousands of innocent animals will soon be banned in Indonesia. Thanks to the newly proposed ban, these animals will no longer have to endure lives spent in captive abuse only to be killed to satisfy consumer demand. Sign this petition to thank Indonesian officials for calling for this important and life-saving ban.
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