Endangered species are recovering at a record rate thanks to proactive government protections. Applaud these extremely encouraging statistics and thank the officials responsible for protecting these vulnerable animals.
A 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.
The 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.
Police 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.
The 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.
Orangutan populations are finally increasing at a major national park. Thank the people responsible for helping to make this a reality.
After 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.
Four 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.
Rhode 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.
Two 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.
A 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.
The 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.
Over 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.
Florida black bears will be safe from hunters this year thanks to caring commissioners and advocates. Thank the amazing people who fought to stop the senseless killing of these spectacular animals.
An 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.
A valuable, non-profit animal conservation center has been saved from closure. Sign this petition to applaud the approval of a 20-year permit that will enable the organization to continue its rescue and rehabilitation work.
Virtually all sales of ivory from African elephants will now be banned in the U.S. Praise officials for this vital action that is essential to protecting elephants from illegal poaching and extinction.
The 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.
A 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.
A 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.
