Success: National Institutes of Health to End Testing on Chimps
Chimpanzees at the National Institutes of Health will no longer be used for research testing and will be moved to sanctuaries. Applaud this positive move for animal rights.
Petitions:
Success: Kikkoman Stops Testing on Animals
Soy sauce company Kikkoman has put an end to testing its products on animals. Applaud the company’s decision and urge them to ensure this move away from animal testing is definitive.
Success: Kikkoman Ends Cruel Animal Testing
The popular soy sauce company, Kikkoman, has put an end to their cruel animal testing practices. Sign this letter and thank the company for listening to the public, being innovative, and sparing hundreds of lives from unnecessary pain and death.
Success: Georgia Aquarium Will Not Import Beluga Whales
Eighteen wild beluga whales will no longer be imported from Russia to the Georgia Aquarium. Applaud this win for the animals and those who have worked to protect them.
Save Migrating Shorebirds From Big Oil
Thousands of shorebirds are at risk of being killed by a disastrous oil spill if a new oil terminal in their habitat gets build. Protect these helpless birds and other wildlife from the threat of a toxic catastrophe.
Success: Fence Built to Protect Endangered Panthers
Florida panthers will soon be better protected from drivers once a 10-foot high fence that stretches for miles along a major highway is built. Thank the transportation department for proceeding with this very intelligent decision.
Success: SeaWorld to End Killer Whale Shows
SeaWorld has announced a change in its killer whale show in favor of an educational “orca experience” after years of public outcry and financial losses. Thank them for making orca health and safety a priority.
Success: Sumatran Rhino Finds New Hope in Indonesian Sanctuary
A Sumatran rhino has journeyed from an American zoo to a sanctuary in Indonesia where he will be breed with others of his kind. Through this breeding program, conservationists hope to save this endangered species. Praise the zoo for its efforts in saving the Sumatran rhino from extinction.
Success: Government Agrees to Cut Bullfighting Funds
Thousands of bulls are killed each year during barbaric bullfights that have been funded by the government for years. Applaud the decision to cut subsidies for bullfighting.
Don’t Let Mexican Gray Wolves Disappear Forever
Barely more than a hundred Mexican gray wolves still survive in the wild, and now these last survivors are in danger of disappearing forever. Don’t let the Mexican gray wolf go extinct.
Stop the Sale of Abused Puppy Mill Dogs
Puppies and dogs raised in horrifically cruel puppy mills are being sold at flea markets around the country. Help crack down on this loophole that allows puppy mills to continue to operate.
Save Wolves From Extinction
Wolves are under threat because of industrial activity encroaching into their forest home. Speak up to save the last wild wolves in Canada before it’s too late.
Success: Germany Bans Grinding Up Chicks Alive
Male chicks are either thrown into the trash or ground up alive in the egg industry because they’re considered “unprofitable.” Germany is now the first country to ban this practice. Applaud Germany and the German agriculture minister for this huge step in addressing this problem.
Success: County Bans Selling Commercially Bred Animals
Salt Lake County has banned the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats, and rabbits at pet stores. Applaud the council members for taking a step toward ending inhumane puppy mills and improving animal welfare.
Success: Animal Abusers’ Names to Be Disclosed
Animal abusers will soon be easier to recognize thanks to a law that will reveal the names of such people through an online registry. Sign this petition to thank the Tennessee governor and activists like those in the ForceChange community for helping to make this much needed law a reality.
Success: Breeding of Orcas at SeaWorld Banned
The California Coastal Commission has banned the orca breeding program at the San Diego SeaWorld. The 11 orcas currently held captive at this facility will most likely be the last to ever be confined in these tanks. Sign to applaud the ban on captive breeding of orca whales.
Success: Cat Killing Vet’s License Revoked
A vet who bragged on social media about shooting a cat in the head with an arrow will have her veterinary license suspended. Support justice for the innocent cat who was killed in this brutal manner.
Success: Judge Overturns Idaho’s Ag-Gag Law
A judge overturned an Idaho law prohibiting the use of undercover surveillance inside factory farms. Judge Winmill ruled the law violated the First Amendment right to free speech and criminalized whistleblowers. Sign the petition and applaud Judge Winmill for protecting public health and animal welfare.
Success: Arctic Drilling Operations Ceased
Shell Oil has decided to halt Arctic drilling operations, likely as a result of severe public criticism. Sign this petition to thank Greenpeace and other activists for doing whatever possible in order to stop this destructive project.
Success: U.S. and China Make Deal to Ban Ivory Trade
An agreement between the U.S. and China to ban the ivory trade is the largest step thus far in shutting down the harmful industry. This is a victory for wildlife activists who’ve been fighting to save elephants from poaching. Applaud China’s President for enacting this vital ban.
