By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block We’re pushing back hard against plans to fund expanded reliance on monkeys in experiments in the U.S., plans that would see even more of these intelligent, curious animals used in outdated and unreliable tests, often at taxpayer expense. Instead, we’ve advocated for broader investments in technologically-advanced methods that don’t […]
Fulton County Commissioners get heated during debate on animal control fight with City of Atlanta – WABE
Fulton County Commissioners rejected an effort Wednesday to restart animal control services in the City of Atlanta without an agreement between the two governments. Fulton County ended those services Friday because of the lack of intergovernmental agreement, which has been the case since the beginning of the year. Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr., led the effort […]
Breaking: We’re going to court to fight for wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Today, with our allies, we sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its decision to not reinstate federal protections for wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains. In 2022, most wolves in the U.S. regained their federal protections under the Endangered Species Act when a federal judge ruled in […]
‘We often see really hard things’: DC’s humane law enforcement officers fight back against animal cruelty
“The thing that keeps me up at night is the safety of my team,” said Chris Schindler, senior vice president of animal welfare, field response and rescue at the Humane Rescue Alliance. The people who answer calls and investigate cases of animal cruelty in the District of Columbia aren’t police, but they are involved in […]
Ranbir Kapoor says he was intimidated after Bobby Deol took shirt off in Animal; speaks about fight sequence
Animal starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna has been creating a lot of buzz since its release. Even though the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film continues to rock box office records, many called it ‘misogynistic’ expressing their concern over the film’s content. Apart from all this, Bobby Deol’s role garnered a lot of attention and received immense praise […]
China’s animal lovers fight illegal cat meat trade
An animal shelter in China’s Jiangsu province is home to scores of cats rescued from the country’s underground meat trade (Rita QIAN) When Han Jiali’s beloved cat Dabai was taken from her Shanghai home last year, she embarked on a hunt for her pet that took her deep into the bowels of China’s underground feline […]
A Decade Later: Vita’s Rescue Inspires Fight Against Yulin Dog Meat Festival
Ten years ago, a dog named Vita was rescued during an undercover investigation by Animal Equality. While Vita’s rescue was a shining moment, we must continue the fight to protect animals in the dog meat trade and sold during the annual Yulin Dog Meat Festival which began today. Vita’s rescue was nothing short of a […]
Wolf vs. Wild Boar: Which Animal Would Win a Fight?
Key Points Wolves are the largest canines, but they rely on hunting in packs to take down large prey in most cases. Wild boars are big, thickly built, aggressive creatures that can stand their ground against predators. Wild boars are bigger than most wolves, and a single boar would probably drive off a single wolf. […]
A Story of Courage, Conviction, and the Fight Against Animal Cruelty
We are up against a multi-million dollar industry that will do anything to prevent the secrets of animal cruelty from getting out. Our monthly supporters fund investigators who risk their lives every day to expose the truth. By becoming a monthly donor, you can help us continue our mission to create a world where animals […]
New progress in fight against puppy mills shows caring about companion animals is a nonpartisan issue
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a country where political tempers often run hot, agreement can seem incredibly rare. But, regardless of party affiliation, a consensus is emerging that our companion animals should be treated with basic decency—and this is not how kitten and puppy mills treat dogs and cats. While we advocate for […]