By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized critical trade protections for African elephants. Serious threats such as poaching, habitat encroachment and climate change continue to imperil this endangered species; African elephants have suffered a severe population decline over the last 100 years. The new rule under the Endangered […]
FDA reportedly finds animal lab issues at Neuralink facility
A screen grab from a Neuralink video of a monkey playing Pong through its BCI. [Image courtesy of Neuralink] Reuters reports that FDA inspectors identified issues with record keeping and quality controls for animal experience at Neuralink. This isn’t the first time questions have been raised over the Elon Musk-backed brain-computer interface company’s animal practices. […]
How did your Members of Congress score on animal protection issues in 2023?
The results are in! Our final 2023 Humane Scorecard is now available, providing a snapshot of where federal legislators stood on our core priorities for the first session of the 118th Congress. Among the bills we scored for 2023 was a new one, the Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act (S. […]
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 […]
Cotswold animal shelter issues ‘urgent’ funding plea for surgery to save Prince Louis’ eyes
A Cotswold animal shelter is asking the public to help it raise enough money to save Prince Louis, a stray Maine Coon cat, from blindness. The large princely four-year-old has seen better days and needs the public’s help to ensure he gets to see better days again. The charity says Louis arrived in an “awful […]
Alabama animal service law raises issues in the wiregrass | WDHN
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN)—It’s now a crime in Alabama for a business to prohibit a person and his or herservice animals from entering. It’s a misdemeanor. Recently, a Geneva County man says he was told by an area dentist not to ever bring his service dog back to his office. (nat.Sound)Jeff Sheler and his best friend, […]
JMFC Court Issues Process Against Mission Possible Foundation For Animal Cruelty In Pune – Punekar News
Pune, 13th February 2023: A Judicial Magistrate (First Class) court has issued process against De. Ravindra Kasbekar, Padmini Stump, and the Mission Possible Foundation for animal cruelty. They are accused of caging 200-250 dogs and 40-50 cats without following due process of law or established principles for citizens and foundations. The complainants, Anil Kalra, Cathreena […]
2022 in review: How did your Members of Congress score on animal protection issues?
Today, I’m pleased to share our Humane Scorecard for the second session of the 117th Congress, a strong reflection of the success of our animal protection agenda in 2022. The scorecard tracks key co-sponsorships, votes and other animal-friendly actions by federal lawmakers. It’s more than just an accountability tool, however. It creates greater awareness and […]
Sheffield animal charity issues warning over online pet sales
A Sheffield cat shelter has warned of the abuse experienced by many pets sold online. By Zoe Head-Thomas 4 minutes ago Sheffield Cats Shelter has issued a warning about pets sold online The warning came on the 24th International Animal Rights Day last weekend, which aims to raise awareness of animal mistreatment, abuse and abandonment. […]