A committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) approved late Tuesday amendments to a law safeguarding animal welfare after three days of tense debates. Colloquially known as the “stray animals bill,” the proposal by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) pitted those seeking to end attacks by feral dogs that cost lives […]
Fulton County Commissioners get heated during debate on animal control fight with City of Atlanta – WABE
Fulton County Commissioners rejected an effort Wednesday to restart animal control services in the City of Atlanta without an agreement between the two governments. Fulton County ended those services Friday because of the lack of intergovernmental agreement, which has been the case since the beginning of the year. Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr., led the effort […]
Impending Animal Kingdom Shutdown Sparks Guest Debate
Several changes are coming to the Walt Disney World Resort, but some of the latest developments surrounding Disney’s Animal Kingdom have left guests in an uproar. Should Disney proceed with the plans? Credit: Disney The multiple parks of the Walt Disney World Resort are quite literally the reasons for visiting. From the Magic Kingdom to […]
Animal Equality Joins the Brazil Senate Self-Control Bill Debate
On Monday, December 12th, Animal Equality participated in a Senate session to debate Brazil’s proposed ‘Self-Control’ bill. The organization was joined in opposition of the bill by World Animal Protection, the Institute for Consumer Protection, the National Union of Agricultural and Livestock Fiscal Auditors (ANFFA Sindical), and other animal, environmental and consumer protection organizations. The […]