Animal Equality–in collaboration with Animal Partisan and a local Colorado attorney–has requested criminal charges against Colorado Lamb Processors and one of its supervisors. On March 28, 2023, a USDA Public Health Veterinarian inspected a Colorado Lamb Processors facility in Brush, Colorado. The USDA representative found a fully conscious lamb loaded onto a conveyor belt, ineffectively […]
Spanish pig farm owners face criminal trial for animal cruelty
A nationwide scandal surrounding a pig farm in Spain will finally go before a jury on January 24, 2024. The Carrasco brothers–owners of the Hermanos Carrasco pig farm in the state of Murcia–will stand trial for 14 charges of animal abuse. The criminal trial follows a 2018 investigation by Animal Equality, along with journalist, producer, […]
‘Enough is enough,’ community rallies for animal cruelty
Community rallies in Nanakuli to address animal cruelty issue on Jan. 20, 2024. Courtesy: Chantell M. Moniz HONOLULU (KHON2) — Animal lovers around the island of Oahu joined together on Saturday to rally against animal cruelty cases. Check out what’s going on around the nation on our National News page Community members met in Nanakuli […]
Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 55 Dogs, Recovers 20 Deceased Animals from Horrific Conditions in Stone County, Missouri
The dogs are headed to HSMO’s Macklind headquarters for emergency veterinary treatment ST. LOUIS, Jan. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Late yesterday afternoon, the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) – one of the nation’s largest animal-rescue and disaster-response teams – rescued 55 dogs, mostly large-breed mixes, from a property in Stone […]
Animal cruelty charges filed against Penn Township couple after nearly 80 animals seized – WPXI
WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. — Five months after nearly 80 animals were removed from a home in ‘deplorable’ condition, charges have been filed against a couple police say is responsible for animal cruelty and endangering the welfare of a teenage boy. According to new court documents, police said there was a strong smell of feces, urine, […]
Denny’s and Finn Partners: allies in animal cruelty
Almost one year after launching a campaign to ban extreme confinement in Denny’s supply chain, Animal Equality has appealed to Finn Partners to use its influence to protect animals. Denny’s is a client of Finn Partners, a marketing and public relations firm aiming to “make a positive impact in the world.” Despite considering itself “champions […]
Lowell woman caught on video beating her dog facing animal cruelty charges – NBC Boston
It was a disturbing act of animal cruelty, caught on camera. On Tuesday, a woman faced a judge after police said she admitted to kicking her dog multiple times in Lowell, Massachusetts. There are cameras all over the apartment building where the incident occurred, but if it weren’t for a car crash that forced the […]
Michelin-Starred Chef Embraces Plants, Rejects Foie Gras Cruelty
Meet Alexis Gauthier, a Michelin-starred French chef, restaurant owner, and MasterChef judge who broke the rules of French dining. After discovering the truth about foie gras production, he created plant-based menus and launched his own faux foie gras. Bonjour, I’m Alexis Gauthier, a classically trained and Michelin-starred French chef. You might know me for my […]
B.C. RCMP investigating caught-on-camera animal cruelty case
Mounties in B.C.’s southern Interior are investigating a shocking and fatal case of animal cruelty that was caught on video and shared on social media. On Nov. 24, the Merritt RCMP were alerted that “a suspect posted a video of a pit bull violently attacking a white goat inside a house, where onlookers […]
Denny’s Issues Shocking Response to Consumer Concerns of Animal Cruelty
In a recent demonstration organized by Animal Equality, the son of a Denny’s executive sparked controversy by responding to peaceful protestors with an obscene gesture. This response comes after thousands of consumers shared with Denny’s leadership their concerns that the company abandoned its commitment to ban cages for mother pigs. Ryan Magro, son of the […]