A scoping review has brought to light five key ways in which the health of homeless pet owners and their animals can be significantly improved. Despite the fact that around 10% of homeless individuals have pets, detailed information on how to effectively support their health has been scarce. These pets often serve as the sole […]
Animal Equality Urges UK Government to Better Protect Farmed Fish
On Wednesday, January 24, Animal Equality took a stand for farmed fish in the UK Parliament. Abigail Penny, Executive Director of Animal Equality UK, was invited to a roundtable discussion to speak alongside leading retailers, industry experts, lawyers, and fellow animal advocates. Penny stressed the need for better legal protections for farmed fish at the […]
Breaking: US Fish and Wildlife Service fails to protect wolves from state-sanctioned slaughter
By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its reckless decision that wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains do not warrant federal relisting under the Endangered Species Act, despite ongoing and brutal carnage in the region. Wolves in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming have faced relentless persecution from trophy hunters, […]
Breaking: U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposes to protect native carnivores on national wildlife refuges
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it will be proposing a rule that would ban predator control on the National Wildlife Refuge System. When finalized, this rule will be a huge victory for countless wildlife living on refuges. The National Wildlife Refuge System is home to thousands […]
Taking On Corporate Giants to Protect Animals
Going head-to-head with America’s largest corporations is no small task. Fortunately, Animal Equality’s Corporate Outreach and Campaigns teams are always up for a challenge. This past year, our team committed to ending one of the cruelest practices in the animal agriculture industry: the use of gestation crates. It’s a practice that confines pregnant pigs in […]
EU Commission Falls Short on Commitment to Protect Animals
As the President laid out the Commission’s goals, critics noted that the government body had promised to review animal protection laws by the third quarter of 2023. Not only did they fail to discuss their plans to do so, but animal welfare issues were not mentioned in the agenda for 2024. European Commission President Ursula […]
Breaking: New regulations could finally protect horses from ‘soring’ cruelty
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block There’s new hope for ending the painful practice of horse soring: a long-awaited new administrative rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one that’s badly needed and long overdue. Horse soring is an undeniably cruel practice in which trainers covertly and deliberately torment show horses by slathering their limbs […]
U.S. Congress has new chance to better protect animals with game-changing bill
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Responsibility for animals’ welfare rests with us all, including the federal government. Our work spans a range of federal agencies, all of which can do something to support the prevention of animal cruelty and suffering. A whole-of-government approach is consistent with the growth of our movement and its influence, […]
Animal Equality Introduces Legislation to Protect Animals in Brazil’s State of São Paulo
Animal Equality, with State Deputy Carlos Giannazi, recently organized a public hearing at the State of São Paulo’s Legislative Assembly to discuss four crucial animal protection bills. The proposed legislation aims to end some of the cruelest practices endured by farmed animals. If these bills are passed, they would have the following impacts: Live animal […]
Leave a Lasting Legacy: Protect Animals for Generations to Come
Animal Equality has partnered with FreeWill to provide an opportunity for individuals to leave a meaningful legacy behind. Your generosity will provide crucial support for our work, advocating for animal rights, promoting animal protections, and pushing for meaningful change in factory farming. When you invest in the well-being of farmed animals, you are investing in […]