[ad_1] During the Russian aggression, animals also faced the fate of evacuation, abuse, injuries, and shelling. Fleeing people often left them locked in their homes, where they died of hunger or thirst. At the same time, industrial farms continue to operate in Ukraine, where animals are forced to live in cramped conditions, grow as fast […]
2023: A winning year for dogs, cats and other companion animals
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Many people experience their first connections with animals through relationships with dogs, cats or horses. Just as these bonds are powerful and pervasive, so must our advocacy be since companion animals face myriad injustices and difficulties in the U.S. and around the world. We’ve already detailed the incredible […]
Houston animal rescue looking for fosters, forever homes for over 185 animals
[ad_1] HOUSTON – One of Houston’s largest animal rescues is urgently seeking fosters or forever homes for their over 185 animals in their care. Special Pals is currently over capacity. The rescue said fosters are urgently needed from December 23 to December 27. The rescue has 99 puppies (under 5 months of age), 35 dogs, […]
Albuquerque Animal Welfare collects dog houses to help keep animals warm
[ad_1] Albuquerque’s Animal Welfare Department is collecting donated dog houses and giving them away to low-income families across the metro. Albuquerque’s Animal Welfare Department is collecting donated dog houses and giving them away to low-income families across the metro. A lieutenant for the department says they cite dozens of people a year for leaving their […]
2023: A truly historic year in our work for farm animals
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block May 11, 2023, stands out as historic for animal protection: On that day, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision upholding California’s Proposition 12, the nation’s strongest farm animal protection law, a move that rejected the pork industry’s challenge to the law. We led the campaign for the […]
53,000 Voices for Animals Face Hostility at Denny’s Headquarters
[ad_1] Today, December 11th, Animal Equality is in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to carry out actions against restaurant giant Denny’s. Representatives from the organization, including President Sharon Núñez, traveled from various parts of the country to stage a demonstration at the Denny’s headquarters in downtown Spartanburg. In front of members of the press, the advocates attempted […]
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal’s characters are flawed, Saloni Batra admits | Bollywood
[ad_1] Saloni Batra in a new interview reacted to claims that her film Animal promotes violence, toxic masculinity and misogyny. She told Bollywood Hungama in an interview that although the characters are flawed in the film, none of these were created for preaching purposes. She plays the role of Ranbir Kapoor’s character, Ranvijay’s sister. Also […]
UN recognizes children’s right to be free from exposure to violence against animals
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The United Nations’ Committee on the Rights of the Child has formally recognized the damage that witnessing violence, including violence to animals, can cause to children. The U.N. declared that children have a right to be protected from exposure to that violence. This is an important moment for […]
In 2023, we fought for wild animals all over the world
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Wild animals face a chilling multitude of threats. At a time when so many are vulnerable to the unprecedented impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and ongoing human encroachment on shrinking habitats, imperiled animals continue to be killed for nothing more than a trophy, a prize, a pelt […]
Britain’s animal rights campaigners swoop down on hunters of grouse and game
[ad_1] A dog rushes across a heather moorland, driving a red grouse to flutter hastily into the air.A gunshot rings out and the bird falls dead to the ground. The dog trots back to the hunter, holding the prey in its mouth. Britain’s hunting season has just opened, though increasingly, campaigners are putting pressure on […]