Christine Coulson founded Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre in 1997 and in turn, saved the lives of thousands of animals in need of a loving home. Following her passing, Ms Coulson has been remembered as having played a pivotal role in animal welfare in Ireland. In a tribute posted on the Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre Facebook, […]
Brian May resigns from RSPCA citing ‘appalling’ animal welfare | News
Brian May has announced his resignation as vice president of the RSPCA amid a growing crisis at the animal welfare organisation. The Queen musician said “appallingly bad standards of animal welfare at member farms of the RSPCA Assured scheme” had led to the decision. He wrote in a post on Instagram that he “cannot in […]
How one dog’s tragic plight led to the Animal Welfare Act
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Pepper was a beloved dalmatian living on a family’s farm in Pennsylvania until June 1965, when she suddenly vanished. Her family spent days and days searching for her, thinking she may have been hit by a car, which would have already been a heartbreaking loss. Instead, her fate was […]
Bridging Companion and Wild Animal Welfare
The intricate relationship between companion and wild animals often goes unnoticed in animal welfare discussions. However, as Jennifer Toussaint, Chief of Animal Control and Senior Director of Community Resources at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) in Virginia, U.S., explains, there is a deep intersectionality between the two realms. So, how can we get […]
The Role of Digital Marketing in Advancing the Welfare of Animals
Gone are the days when discussions about animal welfare were confined to the sidelines of society, whispered among the compassionate few over cups of ethically sourced coffee. Today, we’re witnessing a seismic shift, where the welfare of both farmed and wild animals is not just a topic of conversation but a rallying cry for change […]
Championing animal rights through words
Bhavani Sundaram is not just a prolific Indian author of motivational and inspirational books; she is also a passionate animal lover and activist. Her deep love for animals and unwavering commitment to their welfare have culminated in two remarkable books: ‘Furry Tails’ and ‘Rescued Stories’. These books offer a poignant glimpse into the real-life rescue […]
Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: Former volunteer unsurprised by animal welfare allegations
1News also outlined a gorilla’s death by infection after pleas for treatment were ignored, and an otter that died after it got trapped in a pool suction pipe when the filter cap fell off. Serena Smith volunteered at the park from 2009 until the end of 2014. She told NZME she witnessed multiple “eyebrow-raising” moments […]
Breaking: We’re asking the SEC to investigate world’s largest meat company’s animal welfare promises
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Today, we filed a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against the largest meat and poultry company in the world, JBS and its subsidiary, Pilgrim’s Pride. Together with the Center for Biological Diversity, and in partnership with the Farmed Animal Advocacy Clinic at Vermont Law and Graduate […]
Envigo dog breeding facility pleads guilty to animal welfare, pollution crimes
A Virginia dog breeding facility will pay a record fine of over $35 million for animal welfare and pollution crimes. A representative for Envigo entered guilty pleas Monday and is set to be sentenced in October. Have breaking news stories delivered right to your inbox This comes after the Department of Justice investigation in 2022 […]
Mandatory CCTV is a ‘big step forward’ for animal welfare -BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has praised new laws making the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in Wales to become mandatory this year. The BVA stated that this is a “big step forward for animal welfare, but also for the confidence of consumers who buy animal products”. BVA senior vice president, Malcolm […]