Dallas Police say a tiger was among the animals seized Friday during an ongoing animal cruelty investigation. In a statement Friday afternoon, police said four search warrants were served at a residence along Johnson Lane. At the home, an enclosure was found with a tiger inside. Elsewhere on the property police found dogs, roosters and […]
Fighting for the Rights of Chickens in the European Union
An important decision was made by the EU Commission of Petitions on May 24th, 2023, to keep a petition open that aims to bring an end to the breeding of fast-growing chickens. The petition that Animal Equality submitted was accompanied by crucial evidence from an investigation in Northern Italy, uncovering the cruel treatment of chickens, […]
New Images by Animal Equality Show the Short But Harsh Life of Chickens
Animal Equality is a beacon of light that shines on the darkest corners of the agricultural industry worldwide. With a commitment to exposing the hidden truths behind the closed doors of factory farms and slaughterhouses, our global organization is a powerful force for change in the fight for animal protection. Animal Equality has been keeping […]
EU Commission Recognizes Plight of Fast-Growing Chickens for Meat
“Fast-growing” chickens, which are selectively bred for their ever-increasing volume of breasts and thighs, are profitable animals for the chicken meat industry. Their unnatural and accelerated growth often hampers their mobility, blood circulation, and ability to breathe, condemning them to severe suffering and a two-month lifespan on average. That is why Animal Equality stepped in […]
Burke County staff seeking help to rehabilitate neglected animals
MORGANTON, N.C. (WBTV) -Burke County Animal Services is asking for donations and volunteers to help after the organization took in nearly 90 animals that were involved in a neglect and cruelty case. Kaitlin Settlemyre, the director of Burke County Animal Services, said the former owner of the animals, 54-year-old Julie Sherrill, has been on the […]
Camel the latest animal to be rescued by emergency service personnel during NSW floods
A lost camel has become the latest of a variety of animals that have needed to be rescued from floodwaters in NSW in the past two months. Key points: Gina the camel was rescued from floodwaters in southern NSW on Wednesday The SES say they have rescued more than 50 animals across the state in two months Specialist […]
Memphis Animal Services gets hundreds of chickens from cruelty case
Staffers at Memphis Animal Services are preparing for the arrival of some 223 chickens at their main facility on Appling City Cove. The chickens were rescued by MAS officers after being confiscated from the owners. Those owners will be charged with 223 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, one count for every bird, the shelter said. […]