Animal rights activists took to the streets of İzmir on Saturday to protest against the mass killings of dogs in Altındağ and Niğde, condemning what they call the “massacre law” passed by the Turkish government. The legislation, which allows the euthanasia of stray dogs, has sparked outrage across the country, with activists vowing to continue […]
Animal activists argue over anti-cockfighting law
Roosters stand on top of their teepees at Troy Farms, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Wilson, Okla. Before Oklahoma became one of the last places in the U.S. to outlaw cockfighting in 2002, it wasn’t uncommon to see hundreds of spectators packed into small arenas in rural parts of the state to watch roosters, often […]
3 of New York’s Top Animal Activists! – Featured Category
These 3 rambunctious New Yorkers put the ACTIVE in animal activism! They have won campaigns that many thought were impossible, going up against massive corporations and brands. Meet Donny Moss, the documentary filmmaker and founder of TheirTurn.net, lobbyist Edita Birnkrant who is the executive director of NY Class and actress Jamie Logan, star of The […]
Need for nuanced approaches to address root cause of dog-related incidents, say animal rights activists
New Delhi: Animal rights activists have emphasised the need for nuanced approaches to address the root causes of dog-related incidents after the Centre directed states to ban the sale and breeding of 23 breeds of ferocious dogs. The central government has directed states to ban the sale and breeding of 23 breeds of ferocious dogs, […]
Animal activists call for the release of 2 elephants from Honolulu Zoo
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Zoo is facing a lawsuit that seeks the release of the zoo’s two Asian elephants to an elephant sanctuary. Check out more news from around Hawaii The petition filed this week by the Nonhuman Rights Project, a civil rights organization for animals, demands the elephants Mari and Vaigai be freed […]
Activists say rules against animal cruelty lack teeth | Delhi News
NEW DELHI: Several activists came together at Jantar Mantar on Sunday to hold a rally, Jeene Bhi Do Yaaro, in a continuation to their No More 50 campaign that demands stricter rules against cruelty to animals.Under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, any offender, despite the nature of cruelty against an animal, can currently […]
Animal activists want mass killings to control avian flu to use more humane methods
Mass killings to control highly contagious, highly pathogenic avian influenza are being criticized by at least one animal activist organization. The non-governmental Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has petitioned the USDA’s Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS), asking the government to “incentivize producers to adequately plan for the rapid killing of infected and exposed animals.” The […]
Animal rights activists target Perry Barr dog track racegoers in new protest after Michelin eatery fury
Animal rights activists confronted Birmingham greyhound racing fans in fresh protests targeting the city. Animal Rising returned for a new demonstration weeks after police were called in to remove them from Adam’s Michelin-star restaurant in the city centre. Protesters were at the gates to Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium yesterday, June 17, in a latest bid […]
Animal Cruelty at Perdue Chicken Slaughterhouse, Activists Allege
Photo: Courtesy of Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) Hours before dawn on Tuesday, eight animal liberation activists entered the Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse facility in Sonoma County, California, disguised as workers, with the aim of rescuing as many chickens as possible. Meanwhile, approximately 175 protesters gathered outside the property, where up to 49,000 chickens are killed every […]
Animal activists pledge to shut down Epsom on Derby day
Animal Rising previously disrupted the Grand National in April Animal rights activists have pledged to “cancel or severely delay” the Epsom Derby on Saturday as police brace for disruption. A spokesman for Animal Rising has said that protesters will attempt to shut down the race in their bid to protect the animals. The warning came […]