By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Last week, Washington became the 12th U.S. state to pass a law to ban the sale of cosmetics newly tested on animals. This is a win for all the guinea pigs, rabbits, mice and rats who will never have to suffer through painful testing, including having cosmetics chemicals forced down […]
Good news to start 2024: These laws are now in place to help animals
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 envision. […]
It’s time we end cruel animal testing in the UK for good
(Alamy) 4 min read53 min I was shocked, actually, in disbelief, when I learnt that we still test on animals in the United Kingdom. This came to my attention when I discovered the breeding facility MBR Acres. Shockingly, they breed around 2,000 beagles a year in the UK, selling them to […]
‘Worst roadside zoo in the country’ closed for good after PETA lawsuit
Comment on this storyComment The attractions at Waccatee Zoo included lemurs with abnormal growths on their bellies and a tortoise with a deformed and splitting shell, according to a 2022 lawsuit from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Lila, an ailing tiger, died sometime between late 2020 and 2021 after becoming so emaciated that […]
Good Form | My Shetland
Yesterday it felt like I did nothing but go and check Bibble. I walked miles around his field and I took this photo last thing before I went to bed. Yes, he was fine. And looking pretty good. So majestic. This morning I found an almost-back-to-normal-in-himself Bibble happily eating his breakfast food. A pink bucket […]
New Disney ticket good for 2 days at Epcot, Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World has introduced a two-park ticket that’s valid at just two of its parks: Epcot and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The deal, available to Florida residents only, is called the Disney 2-Park Explorer Ticket, sells for $159. This ticket doesn’t come with a park-hopper option; it’s one theme park per today for a total […]
Good news: Big Cat Public Safety Act rules are now a reality
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block For over a decade, we have been fighting hard to prevent the suffering and abuse of captive big cats, confronting a dangerous industry and the individuals who take advantage of these animals. And we celebrated in December of last year when President Biden signed the Big Cat Public Safety […]
Good things…. | My Shetland
A well known English phrase or saying – “Good things come to those who wait”. “I see you Monster. I know what you want (our Sunday lunch) and I think not. Make good choices today.” And Monster was a good boy and he didn’t jump onto the counter to steal our lunch. Nope. He wanted […]
Breaking: New anti-doping program is good news for racehorses
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Today marks a critical turning point for thoroughbred racehorse safety, and it comes just in time for the upcoming Triple Crown season. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority just launched its Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program, ushering in a new era of safety and welfare for racehorses and increased […]
Rosie Labs Showcases the Power of NFTs for Good With Rosie Rosé Wine Initiative Benefitting Near & Far Animal Foundation
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rosie Labs, the New York City-based global marketing services collective, today announced its new Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace, Rosie Labs for Good, with the aim of helping rescue efforts of the Near and Far Animal Foundation (NAFAF), a rescue dedicated to finding “forever homes” for animals in the direst of circumstances. Designed to […]