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How one dog’s tragic plight led to the Animal Welfare Act

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Pepper was a beloved dalmatian living on a family’s farm in Pennsylvania until June 1965, when she suddenly vanished. Her family spent days and days searching for her, thinking she may have been hit by a car, which would have already been a heartbreaking loss. Instead, her fate was […]

Animal rescue organisations under strain as owners cast off COVID pets and designer breeds

In short: Animal rescue organisations in Canberra say they’re struggling to cope amid a surge in pet surrenders. Some of the pets being surrendered include designer dog breeds, with the organisations suspecting many people who got dogs during the COVID period are now giving them up. What’s next? People looking for a pet are being […]

Federal agency must swiftly address contractor’s willful act of cruelty at Nevada wild horse gather

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block We condemn in the strongest terms a disturbing act of cruelty caught on video by a wild horse advocacy organization at a Bureau of Land Management wild horse gather in Pershing County, Nevada. The video footage, taken on July 26, showed a BLM contractor kicking a wild horse mare […]

Animal Legal Defense Fund Demands Endangered Species Act to Be Enforced – One Green Planet

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The Animal Legal Defense Fund has taken a decisive step towards protecting endangered gray wolves housed at […]

In a win for animals, U.S. Supreme Court leaves Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act intact

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to review a challenge to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, which was signed into law in 2020 in an effort to better ensure the safety of horses used in racing in the U.S. Prior to the passage […]

32 animals that act weirdly human sometimes

Humans often think we are unique, with abilities and behaviors far more complex than our distant animal cousins. But in fact, many creatures, from tiny insects to our closest living relatives, exhibit a surprising repertoire of behaviors that can seem eerily human. From elephants mourning their dead to bees that get pessimistic when faced with […]

These legislators stood up for animals and against dangerous EATS Act in U.S. Congress

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Every year, our Humane Awards recognize elected officials who help animals through public policy efforts in the U.S. Congress. As sponsors of positive legislation, and as champions of strong regulatory reforms, these legislators are in the vanguard of the fight for creating more protections for animals. In addition to […]

Wildlife ACT Highlights 2023 – Wildlife ACT

Wildlife Monitoring Project Highlights In 2023, Wildlife ACT continued to provide intensive daily wildlife monitoring support to six KwaZulu-Natal Protected Areas. This included a combination of government, private, and community-owned Protected Areas, thereby providing a holistic approach to endangered species monitoring in the region. Our focus on endangered and priority species continued to include African […]

Undercover video of Sloth Encounters shows need for Better CARE for Animals Act

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Our goal in supporting passage of the Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act is to strengthen multi-agency collaboration in enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act. Recent footage from an investigation at a Long Island, New York captive wildlife petting zoo offers the latest evidence […]

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