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Success: Another Major Retailer Bans Fur

Fox_By_KayfedewaSierra 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.

Success: Animal Hoarder Banned From Owning Animals

Photo-Credit-Lori-Stephan-310x310A 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.

Success: Owner of Illegal Slaughter House Pleads Guilty

Dirty Pig by Maret HosemannThe 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.

Success: SeaWorld Will Never Again Breed Orcas

Orcas Robert PittmanSeaWorld 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.

Applaud Jail Program That Operates Special Animal Farm

Sloth_by_Harald_KoesterA 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.

Success: New Law Prevents Overfishing

Anchovy by OARHundreds of dead or dying sea lions have been washing ashore due to starvation. Chile has recently implemented new laws that restrict overfishing practices in its oceans. Sign this petition to thank the government of Chile for protecting the delicate balance of marine life.

Success: Gaza Zoo Selling All Remaining Animals to Save Them

Tiger sleeping by reonisFifteen 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.

Praise Corporations for Pledging to Combat Wildlife Trafficking

USWTA_Rnd 8_option 2A partnership geared toward ending the illegal wildlife trade has recently been announced by an alliance of major corporations. Praise these efforts to fight wildlife trafficking and cut off the supply of illegal animal products in the U.S.

Success: Protections Upheld for Fragile Polar Bear Habitat

Polar_Bear_AdF-By-Arturo-de-Frias-MarquesMassive amounts of Arctic land, including polar bear habitat, will remain protected from oil and gas development thanks to a responsible court decision. Thank the court for saving polar bears and fragile habitat from harmful fossil fuel activities.

Success: Sale of Commercially Bred Animals Banned in Local Pet Stores

pexels-photo by Shashank KumawatThe 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.

Success: Wildlife Crime Police Unit Receives Funding

national-wildlife-crime-unit-by-nwcu.police.ukAn important wildlife crime unit has been saved from closure by government funding that will support its actions for at least four years. Sign this petition to thank the U.K. government for agreeing to fund this valuable police unit and urge them to continue taking steps to fight wildlife crime.

Success: Zoo Held Accountable for Animal Abuse

Cricket HollowA 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.

Success: Icelandic Whaling Company Cancels Hunt for Fin Whales

HvalurIceland’s only whaling company just announced that they will not be hunting endangered fin whales this summer. Sign this petition to thank the company for cancelling this season’s hunt and urge them to continue taking steps to protect endangered whales.

Success: USDA Drops Deadly Plan to Speed Up Chicken Processing

Chicken ProcessingA 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.

Success: Fashion Brand Stopped Using Angora Fur

Angora OldhausEvery 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.

Success: Florida Panther Remains on Endangered Species List

Florida_panther_(Felis_concolor_coryi)_at_Jacksonville_Zoo_(3)-By-Moe-EpsilonFlorida panthers are remaining on the endangered species list, despite some people arguing that they should lose much needed protections. Applaud efforts to keep these animals on the endangered species list in order to protect this suffering species.

Success: California Protects Rare Species From Extinction

Marten_with_Flowers_by_US_FishandWildlifeCoastal martens are now protected as candidates for the California Endangered Species Act. Help us thank the California Fish and Wildlife Department for taking action to save this species from extinction.

Success: Public Park Saved From Disruptive Development

crystal-springs-by-unknownThe Washington State Parks Department has dropped plans for a privately owned RV park that would have harmed local wildlife by driving them away from planned animal highway bridges. Applaud the director for choosing to keep animals safe.

Applaud Researchers Working Toward Replacing Animal Testing

Rat by Janet StephensResearchers 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.

Applaud Volunteers Who Saved Dog Destined to Die

Before After Petra Valia OrfanidouVolunteers 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.

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