[ad_1] 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 […]
Good news to start 2024: These laws are now in place to help animals
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Inscribing the humane treatment of animals into our laws takes years, and so we are heartened by some key measures at the state level taking effect in 2024, which are the result of so much rallying and advocacy, and which will contribute to shaping the humane world we […]
Animal Equality’s Top 10 Moments for Animals
[ad_1] From the United States to India, animal protectors have been waging a battle against animal cruelty, making 2023 a historic year for the movement. Discover the top ten moments for animals in 2023… From demonstrations at iconic landmarks to investigations inside the most secretive and abusive places, 2023 marked pivotal moments for animals trapped […]
From romps to smacks: The funniest animal group names and where they came from
[ad_1] Test your knowledge with 13 of the most weird and wonderful names in the animal kingdom. ADVERTISEMENT If you’ve ever stumbled across a ‘charm of goldfinches’ or a ‘crash of rhinos’, you’ll know that the names we give groups of animals can be particularly poetic in the English language. Some of them are self-explanatory […]
Animals Believed to Be Extinct Were Found All Over the World This Year
[ad_1] The past year brought a glimmer of positive conservation news as several animal species thought to be extinct were rediscovered. Species have gone extinct at a much higher rate than is expected with evolution, and the blame has largely been placed on humans and their detrimental impact on certain species’ environments. Experts believe that […]
As a New Year dawns, so does a new era in the treatment of animals raised for food
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block As the New Year dawns, we rightly celebrate the dozens of humane laws taking effect in 2024, signs of a better day for animals everywhere. Those laws address a range of animal protection concerns including pet store sales of puppies from puppy mills, the use of animals in […]
State police remove 58 animals from Butler County house during animal neglect search warrant
[ad_1] Pennsylvania State Police removed 58 animals from a house in Butler County last week. According to state police, troopers served a search warrant in relation to an animal neglect case at a house in Eau Claire Borough on Dec. 21. State police found 58 animals in the house, including dogs, cats, snakes, fats, a […]
We got political for animals in 2023, and you did too!
[ad_1] There are a couple of fundamental premises that guide HSLF’s political advocacy for animals. Every year is an election year—and every election is an opportunity to improve the lives of animals. This year was no exception. Thankfully, more and more animal advocates have joined our ranks—and as a result, an increasing number of candidates […]
The 10 most captivating animal stories of 2023 in Southern California – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] Animals and wildlife rarely fail to captivate our attention, and 2023 was no exception. From groundbreaking discoveries to heartwarming rescue stories, the year was filled with noteworthy events that underscored the importance of relationships and encounters with wildlife. Live on T.V. with a 15-foot snake NBC4 reporter Robert Kovacik had a close encounter with […]
2023’s wins for animals in labs signals a future without animal testing
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Artificial intelligence, organ-on-chip technology and 3D bioprinting: These advancements promise to dramatically reshape our world, and they’ll play a part in making animal experiments obsolete. Sophisticated testing and research methods that use human cells or human biology-based technology will one day completely replace experiments on animals—a game-changer not […]